Overview

The Hugo Second Brain Theme is designed to help users easily create personal notes and knowledge bases in Markdown files. Described as your “second brain,” this theme supports various types of content including audio, video, images, math, code, Mermaid diagrams, and more. Users can edit their notes online using platforms like GitHub, Obsidian, or Visual Studio Code.

Features

• Markdown Based: Create and store notes in future-proof Markdown files.
• Supports Various Content Types: Audio, video, images, math, code, Mermaid diagrams, and more are supported.
• Edit Notes Online: Easily edit notes online using Git-connected Markdown apps like GitHub, Obsidian, or Visual Studio Code.
• Integrated Wowchemy Website Builder: Create a beautiful website with the integrated website builder and CMS.
• Customizable: Customize your website with widgets, light/dark themes, and language packs.

Installation

To install the Hugo Second Brain Theme, follow these steps:

1. Make sure you have Hugo installed. If not, you can download it from the official Hugo website.
2. Create a new Hugo site: hugo new site mysecondbrain
3. Change into your new site’s directory: cd mysecondbrain
4. Install the theme: git clone <theme-repository-url> themes/second-brain
5. Add the theme to your site’s configuration by editing config.toml:

   theme = "second-brain"
   

Summary

The Hugo Second Brain Theme is a versatile solution for creating personal notes and knowledge bases in a Markdown-based format. With support for various content types, online editing capabilities, and integration with the Wowchemy website builder, users can easily manage their knowledge repository while also creating a visually appealing website.