Question 1

bashblog vs Hugo for a simple blog

Accepted Answer

bashblog is better if you want extreme minimalism and zero dependencies, running from a single Bash script with no installation. Hugo offers more features like built-in themes, faster builds for large sites, and a larger community, but requires installing Go and has more complexity. Choose bashblog for quick, portable blogging on a shell-only server.

Question 2

How to add custom CSS to bashblog

Accepted Answer

You can customize the CSS by editing the `bb.sh` script directly to modify the embedded styles, or use header and footer files as mentioned in the wiki for external overrides. However, this requires manual changes and might break on updates, so it's best for users comfortable with Bash and HTML.

Question 3

Does bashblog support image uploads or galleries

Accepted Answer

bashblog does not have built-in image handling; you need to manually upload images to your web folder and reference them in posts using HTML or Markdown. For galleries, you'd have to write custom HTML or rely on third-party scripts, as the README focuses on text content generation.

Question 4

Can I use bashblog on shared hosting without SSH access

Accepted Answer

No, bashblog requires shell access to run the script and generate files, so it's not suitable for shared hosting with only FTP or a web control panel. You need a VPS, dedicated server, or local environment with SSH or terminal access to execute the Bash commands.

Question 5

Is bashblog still maintained and updated

Accepted Answer

As of the README, the project was maintained up to 2016 with updates like bug fixes and minor features, but recent activity might be limited. Check the GitHub repository for current issues and commits, as it's a stable tool but may not have active development for new web standards.

Question 6

How to migrate from WordPress to bashblog

Accepted Answer

Migrating requires exporting your WordPress posts to Markdown or HTML files, then manually importing them into bashblog by running `./bb.sh post` for each entry. There's no automated import tool, so it's a manual process best for small blogs with technical users willing to reformat content.

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