jekyll-ui-web-designer

Generate Jekyll site scaffolds with layouts, includes, and KaTeX, Mermaid, and Reveal.js assets.

Updated Dec 10, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sweeden-ttu/canvas-lms-mcp --skill jekyll-ui-web-designer
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Skill: jekyll-ui-web-designer
Source: https://github.com/sweeden-ttu/canvas-lms-mcp/tree/main/.cursor/skills/jekyll-ui-web-designer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sweeden-ttu/canvas-lms-mcp --skill jekyll-ui-web-designer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Clean, accessible UI scaffolds for Jekyll and other static site builders, enabling rapid creation of consistent layouts, components, and content structures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Layout scaffolding: _layouts with default.html, page.html, post.html, slides.html
  • Reusable includes and navigation: _includes, _data/nav.yml
  • Asset framework: assets with CSS/JS initializers for KaTeX, Mermaid, Reveal.js
  • Content conventions: outlined patterns for pages, posts, and slides
  • Slide-ready decks: Slides directory with Reveal.js decks

Quick Start

Run the Jekyll UI Designer workflow to generate the recommended project structure, including layouts, includes, data nav, assets, and a slides deck.

Frequently Asked Questions about jekyll-ui-web-designer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold Jekyll UI layouts for a static site?

Scaffolding Jekyll UI layouts generates a complete project skeleton with _layouts, _includes, _data/nav.yml, and assets, providing consistent page and post structures for static sites.

Can I add Reveal.js slide decks to a Jekyll site?

Yes, you can add Reveal.js slide decks to a Jekyll site by generating a dedicated slides directory and a slides.html layout equipped with the necessary asset initializers.

How do I integrate KaTeX and Mermaid into Jekyll pages?

Integrating KaTeX and Mermaid into Jekyll pages uses generated asset frameworks containing CSS and JavaScript initializers, enabling mathematical typesetting and diagram rendering directly in layouts.

Do I need existing layouts to build a Jekyll static blog with this scaffolder?

No, you do not need existing layouts; the scaffolder creates a full project skeleton from scratch, including default, page, and post layouts, along with reusable includes and navigation data.

What's the best way to create consistent navigation for GitHub Pages?

Creating consistent navigation for GitHub Pages involves generating a centralized _data/nav.yml file and reusable _includes, ensuring uniform site structure across all statically generated pages.