A Guide To Clay Theme - Gatsby 5 Web App 🚀

Getting Started With Clay Theme

If you're eager to create visually engaging web applications and want to elevate your projects, the Clay Theme for Gatsby 5+ is your ideal solution. Designed specifically for publishers, portfolios, photographers, and bloggers, this theme promises a seamless blend of design and UX/UI experience. In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk through the process of installing the Clay Theme to turn your vision into a stunning reality.

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Begin by cloning the Clay Theme repository to your local machine. Open your terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/lilxyzz/clay-theme.git

Step 2: Navigate to the Theme Directory

Move into the theme directory by using the following command:

cd clay-theme

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Install the necessary dependencies for the theme using npm or yarn:

yarn

Step 4: Start local dev server

let’s get up and running

gatsby develop or yarn dev

Theme Customization

Define Your Colour Palette

Tailor the colour palette to match your brand or personal style. Experiment with different colour schemes by updating the colors section in your vars.css file. You will also want to adjustment the _gatsby-plugin-manifest_ colors that are found at the bottom of the gatsby-config.js file.

gatsby-config.js file

vars.css file

Decap CMS

Decap CMS, formerly known as Netlify CMS, allows you to manage content in your Git repository via a user-friendly admin interface. By configuring a Git Gateway, you can connect Decap CMS to your local Git repository, enabling seamless content updates. Ensure you have Node.js and Git installed on your local machine.

Git Gateway:

Git Gateway, an open-source project by Netlify, lets you add editors to your CMS without giving them direct write access to your GitHub or GitLab repository.
Documentation

Working with a Local Git Repository:

You can connect Decap CMS to a local Git repository, instead of working with a live repo.
Documentation

Conclusion

Now that you've successfully installed the Clay Theme and customized the color palette to your liking, it's time to unleash your creativity and make the web app truly yours! Using Decap CMS or your favorite text editor, creating new pages is a breeze with Gatsby and the Clay Theme.

Whether you want to add a personal blog, showcase your latest photography work, or highlight your portfolio, the possibilities are endless. Simply create a new page, implement the components provided by the Clay Theme, and make adjustments as needed.

Let your imagination run wild, and enjoy the process of shaping your digital space into a visually stunning and uniquely online presence.

Demo Link: Clay Theme
GitHub Link: GitHub Repository

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If you have any ideas for improvements or spot a bug, feel free to contribute on GitHub.

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