Create Gatsby Blog Post

Overview

The utility and CLI tool, @dschau/create-gatsby-blog-post, is designed to streamline the process of creating blog posts in a Gatsby application. It provides a user-friendly way to generate posts that adhere to the Gatsby pages format, complete with a Markdown file initialized with default frontmatter data. This tool is particularly useful for developers looking to save time and maintain consistency in their blog’s structure.

With just a few commands, users can scaffold out new blog posts, making it easier to focus on writing content instead of worrying about the underlying file organization and metadata. This tool brings efficiency to content creation, ensuring that all necessary components are in place right from the start.

Features

• Simple Installation: Easily install the tool as a development dependency or globally with a single command (yarn add @dschau/create-gatsby-blog-post).
• Custom Date Handling: Pass in a custom date object to override the default “now” value, allowing for precise control over post publication dates.
• Flexible Date Formatting: Format the date according to your preferred specifications using the date-fns format string, enhancing readability.
• Specified Root Directory: Define the root directory for placing Markdown files, keeping your project structure organized.
• Built-in Tags Support: Optionally include a “tags” key in the frontmatter for each post, making it easier to categorize and search for content.
• User-Friendly CLI: The command-line interface allows for quick and efficient creation of blog posts with customizable options, streamlining the workflow for developers.