v1.2.0

Full Changelog: https://github.com/brennanbrown/indiepaper/commits/v1.2.0

Added

• Theme usage instructions with 3 installation methods
• Direct download link for theme zip file (415KB)
• Lighthouse performance screenshot with PageSpeed link
• Theme attribution in footer linking to Berry House
• Download button styling for better UX

Changed

• Improved visual hierarchy with larger site title (2.5rem)
• Enhanced vertical rhythm between posts with subtle dividers
• Decluttered archive page by removing summaries
• Tags now display inline with metadata using hashtags
• Author link updated to brennan.day

Fixed

• Syntax highlighting contrast issues in dark mode
• Code block table styling conflicts resolved
• Tag background colors for proper dark mode visibility
• Git history cleanup removing large files
• Archive page spacing optimization

Improved

• Better post list scannability without summaries
• Cleaner meta line with tags, date, and word count
• Proper CSS variable usage for consistent theming
• Streamlined theme distribution without exampleSite
• Enhanced accessibility and WCAG compliance

v.1.1.0

Full Changelog: v1.0.0...v1.1.0

Added

• Complete favicon set with proper web manifest configuration
• Rich demo content with 5 migrated blog posts covering IndieWeb topics
• Netlify deployment configuration with optimized headers and caching

Changed

• Migrated from Twitter to Bluesky throughout theme and documentation
• Updated all URLs from example.com to indiepaper.netlify.app
• Redesigned footer for more compact, professional layout
• Consolidated demo site to use standard Hugo exampleSite structure
• Removed emojis from README for professional appearance
• Updated social links and syndication examples to use Bluesky

Fixed

• Code block contrast issues in dark mode (proper text color inheritance)
• Duplicate horizontal lines in webmentions section
• Removed HR elements from content that caused visual duplication
• Cleaned up duplicate CSS styles for better maintainability
• Fixed YAML front matter in migrated posts for theme compatibility

Improved

• Better content organization with proper categories (essays, guides, journal)
• Enhanced favicon support for all platforms and devices
• Optimized Netlify configuration with security headers and caching rules
• Streamlined project structure by removing redundant indiepaper-demo directory

v1.0.0

Full Changelog: https://github.com/brennanbrown/indiepaper/commits/v1.0.0

Indiepaper v1.0.0 - Initial Release

Indiepaper is a brutalist, smolweb-compliant Hugo theme that prioritizes accessibility, IndieWeb protocols, and performance. This first stable release delivers a complete blogging solution with zero external dependencies.

Features

Design Philosophy

• Brutalist Aesthetic: Pure black and white design with bold typography
• Smolweb Compliant: Minimal HTML, single CSS file, no external resources
• Performance First: Fast loading with optimized page weight
• Responsive Design: Natural mobile adaptation without media queries

Accessibility

• WCAG 2.1 AA Compliant: Full accessibility support
• Semantic HTML5: Proper use of header, main, article, section elements
• Keyboard Navigation: Skip links and focus indicators
• Screen Reader Friendly: ARIA landmarks and proper heading hierarchy
• High Contrast: 4.5:1 text contrast ratios

IndieWeb Native

• Microformats2: Complete h-card and h-entry support
• Webmentions: Built-in webmention.io integration
• Micropub: Publish from compatible clients
• POSSE Ready: Publish on your site, syndicate elsewhere
• Multiple Feeds: RSS, JSON, and Atom feed generation

Technical Features

• Hugo Module Support: Modern package management
• Zero JavaScript: Core functionality works without JS
• Dark Mode: Automatic system preference detection
• Print Optimized: Clean print styles
• SEO Ready: Open Graph, Twitter Cards, structured data

Installation

Hugo Module (Recommended)

hugo mod init github.com/yourusername/yoursite
hugo mod get github.com/brennanbrown/indiepaper

Git Submodule

cd themes
git submodule add https://github.com/brennanbrown/indiepaper.git indiepaper

Direct Download

cd themes
git clone https://github.com/brennanbrown/indiepaper.git

Quick Start

Add to your hugo.toml:

theme = "indiepaper"

[params]
  description = "Your site description"
  motto = "Your site motto"
  
  [params.author]
    name = "Your Name"
    email = "your@email.com"
    url = "https://yourwebsite.com"

Run your site:

hugo server -D

Documentation

• Specification Sheet - Complete design requirements
• README - Installation and configuration guide
• Demo Site - See the theme in action
• CHANGELOG - Version history

File Structure

themes/indiepaper/
├── layouts/
│   ├── _default/          # Base templates
│   ├── partials/          # Reusable components
│   ├── shortcodes/        # Custom shortcodes
│   ├── taxonomy/          # Taxonomy pages
│   ├── archive/           # Archive layout
│   ├── notes/             # Notes section
│   ├── index.html         # Homepage
│   ├── index.xml          # RSS feed
│   └── index.json         # JSON feed
├── static/
│   ├── style.css          # Single stylesheet
│   ├── favicon.ico        # Favicon
│   └── favicon.png        # Favicon
├── archetypes/            # Content templates
├── exampleSite/           # Demo configuration
├── theme.toml             # Theme metadata
└── README.md              # Theme documentation

What's Fixed

This release addresses numerous issues from the initial development:

• Dark Mode: Fixed undefined CSS variables
• Configuration: Proper nested author parameter structure
• IndieWeb: Correct rel endpoint values
• Templates: Fixed date formatting in notes
• Archive: Proper layout type detection
• Sitemap: Hugo v0.148+ compatibility
• Robots.txt: Template processing enabled

Requirements

• Hugo 0.148.2 or later
• Go 1.22 or later (for Hugo module support)

License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the smolweb and IndieWeb movements
• Built with Hugo's powerful templating system
• Design principles from brutalist web design

What's Next

Future versions may include:

• Enhanced webmention display options
• Additional typography choices
• Plugin system for extensions
• Performance optimizations

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Thank you for using Indiepaper!

If you encounter any issues or have feature requests, please open an issue.