Overview

The Eleventy Blog Staticman is a starter repository that demonstrates how to build a blog using the Eleventy static site generator. It also includes a commenting system powered by Staticman. The repository can be deployed with Netlify, making it easy to get started. The setup process involves providing a GitHub Personal Access Token, repository name, and optional reCAPTCHA site key and secret. The repository also includes instructions for local development and customization options.

Features

• Integration with the Eleventy static site generator
• Commenting system powered by Staticman
• Deployment with Netlify
• Optional integration with reCAPTCHA to protect against spam attacks
• Customizable configurations in .eleventy.js file

Installation

1. Clone this repository.
2. Navigate to the directory.
3. Review and update the configurations in .eleventy.js file if necessary.
4. Install the required dependencies.
5. Edit the _data/metadata.json file.
6. Run Eleventy to build the site.
7. Alternatively, build and host the site locally for local development.
8. Enable automatic build when a template changes by running npx eleventy --watch.
9. Enable debug mode by running DEBUG=* npx eleventy.

Summary

The Eleventy Blog Staticman is a starter repository that showcases how to build a blog using the Eleventy static site generator. It includes a commenting system powered by Staticman and can be easily deployed with Netlify. The repository provides instructions for installation and local development, as well as customization options. With its integration with Eleventy, bloggers can create a static site with a commenting system and deploy it efficiently.