Chalk
A high quality, completely customisable Jekyll blog theme. Features an elegant two-column layout, full-text search, category filtering, and subtle animations that make the experience feel alive.
About this Theme
Chalk stands out in the crowded minimal blog space by adding just enough polish to feel premium without feeling heavy. The sidebar layout makes good use of horizontal space on desktop, and the subtle CSS animations — hover states, transitions, loading effects — give the whole site a crafted, alive feeling.
The built-in Lunr.js search and category filtering are genuinely useful, and the theme’s careful attention to cross-browser consistency means it looks right everywhere.
Who is it for? Developers and bloggers who want a minimal aesthetic with a bit more visual refinement and user-friendly features like search and category browsing.
Features
- Two-column layout with elegant sidebar
- Full-text search powered by Lunr.js
- Category filtering on the post listing
- Subtle CSS animations throughout
- Cross browser compatible
- Disqus comments
- Google Analytics
- Apple touch icon support
- Environment-based configuration
- SVG social icons
100% Free & Open Source
Free
MIT License · No sign-up required