Question 1

How to install Cobalt on Windows?

Accepted Answer

Install Rust via rustup, then use Cargo to run 'cargo install cobalt-bin'. Ensure your system meets Rust's requirements, and refer to the user documentation for platform-specific tips.

Question 2

Cobalt vs Hugo: which is faster for building sites?

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Cobalt, built in Rust, often has faster build times due to Rust's performance, but Hugo has a larger ecosystem and more features. Choose Cobalt for speed and simplicity, Hugo for community support.

Question 3

Can I use React components with Cobalt?

Accepted Answer

No, Cobalt generates static HTML from Markdown and Liquid templates, so it doesn't natively support React. You'd need to integrate React separately via static files or build steps.

Question 4

How to customize permalinks in Cobalt?

Accepted Answer

Configure permalinks in the 'cobalt.yml' file or front matter using YAML. The documentation provides examples for flexible URL structures, such as date-based or category paths.

Question 5

Does Cobalt support multilingual sites?

Accepted Answer

Cobalt doesn't have built-in i18n support; you'd need to implement it manually using templates and front matter, which can be more work compared to generators with native i18n features.

Question 6

How to deploy a Cobalt site to GitHub Pages?

Accepted Answer

Build the site with 'cobalt build', then push the '_site' directory to a GitHub repository. Set up GitHub Actions or use a script to automate deployment, as detailed in the user docs.

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