Overview

The Hugo Novela theme is a port of Narative’s Gatsby theme Novela. It is designed for use with Hugo extended version 0.65.0 or higher. The theme is easy to install and can be imported into the Forestry CMS in a single click. It also provides customization options and supports features such as light and dark mode, social media integration, and author registration.

Features

• Customization: Easily customize the theme by overriding specific files and adding your own logo in SVG format.
• Light and Dark Mode: The theme supports light and dark mode, allowing your website to adapt to different preferences.
• Social Media Integration: The theme includes social media functionality, making it easy to display your social profiles on your website.
• Author Registration: Register authors as a taxonomy in your project’s configuration file and assign authors to specific posts.

Installation

To install the Hugo Novela theme, follow these steps:

1. Import the theme in the Forestry CMS with a single click.
2. If you prefer not to use the starter, you can start from scratch and install the theme from the command line.
3. Create a new Hugo site and initialize your project as a Hugo module.
4. Edit your config.toml file to add the theme settings.
5. Create your first draft post and preview it locally.

Summary

The Hugo Novela theme is a powerful and customizable theme for the Hugo static site generator. With easy installation and a range of features, including customization options, light and dark mode, social media integration, and author registration, it provides a versatile solution for building stylish and functional websites.