Modern Multi-Layout Theme for GitHub Pages

HELIX Docs

The universal Jekyll theme for documentation, wikis, and project portals across the HELIX Origin organization.

Zero-Install Remote Theme: Use directly on GitHub Pages by adding remote_theme: HELIX-Origin/helix-docs to your _config.yml.

Architecture

Theme Capabilities

Built to eliminate layout duplication and provide a cohesive, dark-themed experience across all organization projects:

Seamlessly switch between portal landing pages, sequential documentation guides, deep technical wiki trees, and catalogues using simple frontmatter.

Works natively on GitHub Pages via jekyll-remote-theme without requiring local gem compilation or Ruby installations.

Zero-configuration multilingual support with persistent cookie storage and graceful offline fallback.

Automatically renders standard GFM mermaid blocks into dark-themed architectural diagrams.

Dual sticky sidebar architecture, breadcrumbs, reading navigation pager, and responsive table wrappers.

Layout Reference

Declare the desired layout in your page’s YAML frontmatter using layout: <name>:

Layout	Purpose	Content Wrapper	Navigation Support
`default`	Portals, landing pages, and standalone pages	Full shell + hero header	Header navigation & sidebar
`docs`	Focused reading guides & documentation	In-page Table of Contents	Sequential pager & breadcrumbs
`wiki`	In-depth technical catalogs & reference trees	Filterable tree + deep breadcrumbs	Live filter search box
`catalogue`	Grid showcase for assets, themes & tools	Responsive showcase cards	Live search & category pills
`catalogue-item`	Dedicated landing page for individual catalogue items	Media preview & specification header	Back to catalogue & breadcrumbs
`store`	Package marketplace & digital release center	Featured hero spotlight & app cards	Live search, pills & downloads
`store-item`	Dedicated product page for individual store items	App icon, version chip & download CTA	Back to store & breadcrumbs
`changelog`	Release milestones & version history	Glowing nodes along vertical timeline	Category tags (Feat, Fix, Break)
`faq`	Collapsible question & answer troubleshooting	Native accessible `<details>` accordions	Live Q&A search & category pills

Setup

To use this theme in any project’s GitHub Pages site (e.g. in the docs/ folder or root):

1. Add to _config.yml:

remote_theme: HELIX-Origin/helix-docs
plugins:
  - jekyll-remote-theme

2. Create your site’s index.md:

---
layout: default
title: My Project
summary: Description of the project...
nav_order: 1
---

## Overview
Your markdown content here...