How to Install Chirpy on Linux Mint Latest?

Chirpy is an open-source project under MIT License that provides developers with a great starting point for their Jekyll project. It comes with modern design and all the tools you need to get your project up and running faster. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Chirpy on Linux Mint Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing Chirpy, make sure you have the following software installed:

• Git
• Ruby
• RubyGems

To install Git, Ruby, and RubyGems, run the following command:

sudo apt-get install git ruby-full build-essential

Steps to Install Chirpy

1. First, clone the Chirpy repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/cotes2020/jekyll-theme-chirpy.git

2. Move to the Chirpy theme directory:

cd jekyll-theme-chirpy

3. Install the required gems:

bundle install

4. Build the site:

bundle exec jekyll build

5. Finally, run the site:

bundle exec jekyll serve

After running the site, you should see a message that looks something like this:

Server address: http://127.0.0.1:4000

Now open your web browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:4000 to see your Chirpy Jekyll project.

Conclusion

Now you know how to install Chirpy on Linux Mint Latest. Chirpy provides you with a great starting point for your Jekyll project. If you have any problems or questions, feel free to reach out to the Chirpy community for help.

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