Overview
Eleventy-Garden is a starter site for building a mind garden using 11ty. It is designed to help users create a digital garden where they can organize and display their thoughts and ideas. The theme is built with the intention of providing an intuitive and interactive experience for users.
Features
- Double-bracket links: The theme supports the use of double-bracket links, similar to the ones used in Roam, allowing users to easily create connections between their notes and navigate between them.
- Displays backlinks: Eleventy-Garden displays backlinks, showing users which notes link to the one they are currently viewing. This feature helps users understand the connections and relationships between their notes.
- Hovercards for backlinks: When users hover over a backlink, Eleventy-Garden displays a hovercard with a preview of the linked note. This makes it easier for users to quickly get an idea of the content of linked notes without leaving the current page.
- Related notes: The theme provides a feature to display related notes, based on the connections created through double-bracket links. This helps users discover related ideas and explore different perspectives.
- Integration with other garden themes: Eleventy-Garden can be used in conjunction with other digital garden themes, such as the Jekyll template by maximevaillancourt and the Gatsby template by mathieudutour. This allows users to customize and enhance their mind garden using different tools.
Installation
To install Eleventy-Garden, follow these steps:
- Clone the Eleventy-Garden repository.
- Navigate to the cloned repository in your terminal.
- Install the necessary dependencies by running the following command:
- Start the development server by running the following command:
- Open your browser and visit the specified localhost URL to view the Eleventy-Garden starter site.
Summary
Eleventy-Garden is a powerful starter site for creating a mind garden using the 11ty static site generator. With features like double-bracket links, backlink display, hovercards for backlinks, and related notes, it provides users with an intuitive and interactive way to organize and explore their thoughts. By integrating with other garden themes, Eleventy-Garden offers users the flexibility to customize their mind garden and enhance their overall experience. If you’re looking to build your digital garden, Eleventy-Garden is a great choice to get started.
