From 4554bbcba7cf8314e2be9c2691a5e6ac063a31b8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Katharina Irrgang Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:35:15 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Overhauled README.md (#9784) no issue - Significantly improved README.md - Highlight our cli install - Nicer formatting of links - And much, much more... - use V1 docs links for master --- README.md | 124 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------ 1 file changed, 83 insertions(+), 41 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 8c4fcc789a..ae4fa2ca00 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,65 +1,107 @@ -Ghost -Build status - -The project is maintained by a non-profit organisation called the **Ghost Foundation**, along with an amazing group of independent [contributors](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/contributors). We're trying to make publishing software that changes the shape of online journalism. - -- [Ghost.org](https://ghost.org) -- [Supported Node Versions](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/docs/supported-node-versions) -- [Latest Release](https://ghost.org/developers/) -- [Help & Support](https://help.ghost.org/) -- [Theme Docs](https://themes.ghost.org/v1.23.0/) -- [API Docs](https://api.ghost.org/v1.22.0/) -- [Contributing Guide](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/docs/contributing) -- [Developer Blog](https://blog.ghost.org) -- [Self-hoster Docs](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/) - -**NOTE: If you’re stuck, can’t get something working or need some help, please head on over and join our [forum](https://forum.ghost.org/) rather than opening an issue.** +  +

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A fully open source, powerful platform for building and running modern publications,
+ we power serious blogs, magazines and journalism from DuckDuckGo to OpenAI & Sky News.

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  -# Hosting a live Ghost site +--- -Ghost(Pro) +  + +Ghost(Pro) The easiest way to deploy Ghost is with our official **[Ghost(Pro)](https://ghost.org/pricing/)** managed service. You can have a fresh instance up and running in a couple of clicks with a worldwide CDN, backups, security and maintenance all done for you. -Not only will it save you hours of maintenance per month, but all revenue goes to the Ghost Foundation, which funds the maintenance and further development of Ghost itself. So you’ll be supporting open source software *and* getting a great service **at the same time**! Talk about win/win. :trophy: +Not only will it save you hours of maintenance per month, but all revenue goes to the Ghost Foundation, which funds the maintenance and further development of Ghost itself. So you’ll be supporting open source software *and* getting a great service! Alternatively if you'd like to support us, we're very grateful to all our backers on [Open Collective](https://opencollective.com/ghost) :heart: -## Self-Hosters +  -Other options are also available if you prefer playing around with servers by yourself, of course. The freedom of choice is in your hands. +# Quickstart Install -- [Self-hosting Guide](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/docs/getting-started-guide) +If you want to run your own instance of Ghost, in most cases the best way is to use our **CLI tool** + +``` +$ npm install ghost-cli -g +``` + +  + +Then, if installing locally add the `local` flag to get up and running in under a minute - [Local install docs](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/docs/install-local) + +``` +$ ghost install local +``` + +  + +or on a server run the full install, including automatic SSL setup using LetsEncrypt - [Production install docs](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/docs/install) + +``` +$ ghost install +``` + +  + +Check out our [official documentation](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/docs) for more information about our [recommended hosting stack](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/docs/hosting) & properly [upgrading Ghost](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/docs/upgrade), plus everything you need to develop your own Ghost [themes](https://themes.ghost.org/v1.25.0/docs) or work with [our API](https://api.ghost.org/v1.22.0/docs). + +  -# Theme Developers +# Getting Help -If you are developing a Ghost theme for your own site or creating themes for others to use we recommend installing Ghost on your own local machine. Luckily we have a brand new Ghost CLI to make this really easy 😄 +You can find answers to a huge variety of questions, along with a large community of helpful developers over on the [Ghost forum](https://forum.ghost.org/) - replies are generally very quick. **Ghost(Pro)** customers also have access to 24/7 email support. -- [Installing Ghost via the CLI](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/docs/install-local) -- [Theme Developer Docs](https://themes.ghost.org/v1.23.0/) +To stay up to date with all the latest news and product updates, make sure you [subscribe to our blog](https://blog.ghost.org) — or your can always follow us [on Twitter](https://twitter.com/tryghost/), if you prefer your updates bite-sized and facetious. :saxophone::turtle: + +  # Contributors & Advanced Developers -For anyone wishing to contribute to Ghost or to hack/customise core files we recommend following our development setup guides: - -- [General Contributor Guide](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/docs/contributing) -- [Developer Setup Instructions](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/docs/working-with-ghost) -- [Admin Client development guide](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/docs/working-with-the-admin-client) - - -# Staying Up to Date - -When a new version of Ghost comes out, you'll want to look over these [upgrade instructions](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/docs/upgrade) for what to do next. - -You can talk to other Ghost users and developers in our [forum](https://forum.ghost.org/) (it's pretty awesome). - -New releases are announced on the [dev blog](https://blog.ghost.org/tag/releases/). You can subscribe by email or follow [@TryGhost_Dev](https://twitter.com/tryghost_dev) on Twitter, if you prefer your updates bite-sized and facetious. :saxophone::turtle: +For anyone wishing to contribute to Ghost or to hack/customise core files we recommend following our full development setup guides: [General Contributor Guide](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/docs/contributing) | [Developer Setup Instructions](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/docs/working-with-ghost) | [Admin Client development guide](https://docs.ghost.org/v1/docs/working-with-the-admin-client)