hugo-theme-relearn/README.md

# Hugo Relearn Theme

A theme for [Hugo](https://gohugo.io/) designed for documentation.

[★ What's new in the latest version ★](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/introduction/releasenotes)

![Image of the Relearn theme in light and dark mode on phone, tablet and desktop](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/images/hero.png)

## Overview

The Relearn theme is an enhanced fork of the popular [Learn theme](https://github.com/matcornic/hugo-theme-learn). It aims to address long-standing issues and incorporate the latest Hugo features while trying to maintain compatibility with its predecessor.

## Key Features

- **Versatile Usage**
  - [Responsive design for mobile devices](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/sidebar/width)
  - [Looks nice on paper](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/sitemanagement/outputformats) - if it has to
  - [Usable offline with no external dependencies](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/sitemanagement/deployment#offline-usage)
  - [Usable from your local file system without a web server](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/sitemanagement/deployment#file-system) via `file://` protocol
  - [Integration with the VSCode Front Matter CMS extension](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/introduction/tools#front-matter-cms) for on-premise CMS capabilities

- **Customizable Appearance**
  - [Flexible brand image configuration](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/branding/logo#change-the-logo)
  - [Automatic light/dark mode switching based on OS settings](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/branding/colors#adjust-to-os-settings)
  - [Many pre-defined color variants](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/branding/colors#shipped-variants)
  - [User-selectable variants](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/branding/colors#multiple-variants)
  - [Built-in stylesheet generator](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/branding/generator)
  - [Customizable syntax highlighting](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/branding/modules/#change-syntax-highlighting)

- **Advanced Functionality**
  - [Chapter and site-wide printing capabilities](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/sitemanagement/outputformats#print-support)
  - [Versatile search options: in-page, popup, and dedicated search page](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/sidebar/search)
  - [Customizable top bar buttons](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/customization/topbar)
  - [Configurable menus](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/sidebar/menus)
  - [Support for hidden pages](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/content/hidden)
  - [Comprehensive taxonomy support](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/customization/taxonomy)
  - [Social media integration](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/sitemanagement/meta#social-media-images)

- **Multilingual Support**
  - [Full right-to-left (RTL) language support](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/sitemanagement/multilingual)
  - [Extensive list of supported languages](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/sitemanagement/multilingual): Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Turkish, Vietnamese
  - [Multilingual content search capabilities](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/sidebar/search#mixed-language-support)

- **Enhanced Markdown Features**
  - [CommonMark and other Markdown extensions](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/authoring/markdown#standard-and-extensions)
  - [Support for Obsidian callouts](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/authoring/markdown#obsidian-callouts)
  - [Advanced image manipulation like lightbox, sizing, shadows, borders, and alignment](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/configuration/customization/imageeffects)

- **Rich Shortcode Library**
  - [Customizable marker badges](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/shortcodes/badge)
  - [Flexible buttons](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/shortcodes/button)
  - [Child page listing](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/shortcodes/children)
  - [Expandable content areas](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/shortcodes/expand)
  - [Font Awesome icon integration](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/shortcodes/icon)
  - [File inclusion capabilities](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/shortcodes/include)
  - [Math support for mathematical and chemical formulae](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/shortcodes/math)
  - [Mermaid diagram integration](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/shortcodes/mermaid)
  - [Styled notice boxes](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/shortcodes/notice)
  - [OpenAPI specification rendering](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/shortcodes/openapi)
  - [Page bundle resource display](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/shortcodes/resources)
  - [Site configuration parameter display](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/shortcodes/siteparam)
  - [Tab-based content organization](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/shortcodes/tab) and [multi-tab panels](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/shortcodes/tabs)

## Getting Started

For a comprehensive guide on the theme's capabilities, please refer to the [official documentation](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/introduction/quickstart).

## Updates and Changes

Visit the [What's New](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/introduction/releasenotes) page for feature highlights or the [detailed changelog](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/introduction/changelog) for a complete list of updates.

## Contributing

We welcome contributions for bug fixes and new features. Please see the [contribution guidelines](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/development/contributing) before getting started.

## Licensing

The Relearn theme is distributed under the [MIT License](https://github.com/McShelby/hugo-theme-relearn/blob/main/LICENSE).

## Credits

This theme builds upon the work of [many contributors](https://mcshelby.github.io/hugo-theme-relearn/more/credits).