Getting Started

By Amr

Quick start guides and initial setup for the Zer0-Mistakes Jekyll theme.

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Getting Started

Welcome to Zer0-Mistakes! Choose your path to get started with the theme.

Quick Start Paths

Path	Method	Best For
A	AI Install Wizard	Creating a new site (recommended)
B	GitHub Template Repo	One-click copy of the entire repo
C	GitHub Codespaces	Zero-install cloud development
D	Fork/Clone	Personal site & theme customization
E	Remote Theme	GitHub Pages without copying files
F	Ruby Gem	Traditional Jekyll workflow

Guides in This Section

• Quick Start Guide — Multiple installation methods from AI wizard to manual setup
• Theme Guide — Comprehensive guide to using and customizing the theme

Prerequisites

For most installation methods, you’ll need:

• Docker Desktop (recommended) or Ruby + Bundler
• Git for version control
• Text editor (VS Code recommended)

Next Steps

After installation:

1. Configure your site — Set up front matter for your pages
2. Enable features — Add diagrams, comments, analytics
3. Deploy your site — Publish to GitHub Pages or Netlify

See also

• [[Installation]]
• [[front-matter]]
• [[Customization]]
• [[Features]]
• [[Deployment]]
• [[Obsidian Vault Integration]]