Question 1

How to set up Staticman with a Jekyll blog?

Accepted Answer

Add Staticman as a collaborator to your GitHub repo, create a staticman.yml file with form field configurations, and ensure your site rebuilds on pushes—detailed guides are linked in the README for step-by-step instructions.

Question 2

Staticman vs Disqus: which is better for comments?

Accepted Answer

Staticman offers full data control and no tracking, but requires self-hosting and setup effort. Disqus is plug-and-play with social features but adds third-party scripts and less privacy.

Question 3

Is Staticman secure for handling contact forms?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports validation and sanitization rules in the YAML config, but security relies on your setup, such as managing RSA keys and access tokens properly to prevent abuse.

Question 4

Can Staticman handle file uploads in forms?

Accepted Answer

No, it only processes text-based submissions as data files; file uploads would need external storage solutions and aren't natively supported by the service.

Question 5

How does moderation work in Staticman?

Accepted Answer

You can enable moderation mode where submissions create pull requests for manual approval before merging, or disable it for auto-commits to the main branch, as outlined in the README.

Question 6

What happens if my Staticman instance goes down?

Accepted Answer

Form submissions will fail until the service is restored, so you need to ensure high availability and backups if it's critical for your site's functionality.

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