Overview

Archie is a minimal and clean theme for Hugo that offers a markdown-ish UI. It is a fork from the Ezhil Theme and is designed to provide a simple and visually appealing interface for Hugo websites.

Features

• Google Analytics Script: Archie includes the capability to easily integrate Google Analytics into your Hugo website.
• Callouts: The theme provides callouts, allowing you to highlight important information or key points in your content.
• Tags: Archie supports the tagging feature, enabling you to categorize and organize your posts.
• Auto Dark Mode: The theme automatically adjusts the color theme based on the user’s system theme for better usability.
• Dark/Light Mode Toggle: Users can manually switch between dark and light mode themes with a single click.
• tl:dr; Frontmatter: Archie supports a “tl:dr;” section in the front matter of your posts, allowing you to provide a summary or key points for quick reference.
• Cache Busting for CSS Files: The theme provides cache busting functionality for CSS files, ensuring that users always see the latest version of your styles.
• Disqus Comments: Archie offers integration with Disqus, allowing visitors to comment on your posts.

Installation

To install the Archie theme:

1. Navigate to your Hugo website directory.
2. Create a new folder named “theme.”
3. Clone the Archie theme repository into the “theme” folder.
4. Edit the config.toml file and set the theme parameter to “archie.”

For more detailed instructions, refer to the official setup guide of Hugo.

Summary

Archie is a minimal and visually pleasing theme for Hugo that offers a markdown-ish UI. It provides various features such as Google Analytics integration, callouts, tags, auto dark mode, and a dark/light mode toggle. The theme also supports cache busting for CSS files and Disqus comments. Installing Archie is straightforward, and detailed instructions can be found in the official Hugo setup guide.