jekyll-blog-post

Generate Jekyll blog posts with YAML front matter and Markdown formatting.

Updated Dec 29, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alxsbn/11h.dev --skill jekyll-blog-post
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Skill: jekyll-blog-post
Source: https://github.com/alxsbn/11h.dev/tree/main/.claude/skills/jekyll-blog-post
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alxsbn/11h.dev --skill jekyll-blog-post

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation and formatting of Jekyll blog posts for the 11h.dev blog, ensuring adherence to established conventions and technical requirements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Front Matter Generation: Creates compliant YAML front matter with required and recommended fields.
  • Filename Compliance: Generates Jekyll-compatible filenames (YYYY-MM-DD-slug.md).
  • Content Formatting: Ensures correct Markdown formatting, link integration, and image usage.
  • Use Case: When you have a draft article, use this Skill to transform it into a perfectly formatted Jekyll post ready for deployment on 11h.dev, including correct metadata and structure.

Quick Start

Use the jekyll-blog-post skill to create a new blog post with the title "My First Post" and content "This is the body of my first post."

Frequently Asked Questions about jekyll-blog-post

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I format a Jekyll blog post for GitHub Pages?

To format a Jekyll blog post for GitHub Pages, you need to generate compliant YAML front matter, create a Jekyll-compatible filename (YYYY-MM-DD-slug.md), and apply correct Markdown formatting for the content body.

What is the correct filename format for Jekyll blog posts?

The correct filename format for Jekyll blog posts is YYYY-MM-DD-slug.md. This convention ensures that Jekyll properly recognizes and chronologically orders the post files when building the GitHub Pages site.

How do I generate YAML front matter for a Jekyll post?

Generating YAML front matter for a Jekyll post requires defining required and recommended metadata fields. This process ensures adherence to specific blog conventions and validates the YAML syntax before final output.

Can I maintain consistent categories and excerpts across existing Jekyll posts?

Yes, you can maintain consistent categories and excerpts across existing Jekyll posts. The formatting process analyzes existing posts to ensure that newly created content matches the established category structure and excerpt style.

How do I convert a draft article into a Jekyll post?

Converting a draft article into a Jekyll post involves transforming the text into a deployment-ready format. This includes generating correct metadata, structuring the content with proper Markdown formatting, and integrating links and images.

What are the limitations of using Markdown formatting for Jekyll on GitHub Pages?

Limitations of using Markdown formatting for Jekyll on GitHub Pages include strict requirements for YAML syntax validation and adherence to specific platform conventions for links and image usage to ensure proper rendering.