Configuring Your Site with _config.yml
The _config.yml file in your project root controls your site’s core settings, appearance, and metadata connections. Editing this file is one of the first steps after creating your repository.
Key Sections in _config.yml
URL Variables
url: # Full site URL
github: # GitHub repository URL
baseurl: # Path if not at root (optional)
source-code: # Link to your repository
Site Settings
title: Your Project Title
tagline: Short phrase for banner
description: "A longer description for SEO"
author: yourusername
Collection Settings
metadata: your-metadata-filename # (without .csv)
This links your site to your main metadata CSV in _data/.
Organization Branding (Optional)
organization-name: "Your Organization Name"
organization-link: https://your-organization-website.com
organization-logo-banner: https://path-to-your-banner-logo.png
organization-logo-nav: https://path-to-your-nav-logo.png
Search Engine Indexing
# noindex: true # Uncomment to prevent Google from indexing your site
Tips for Editing
- Use spaces (not tabs) for indentation
- Put quotes around values with special characters or colons
- Save and commit changes to see them live
Learn More & Tutorials
For advanced options, see the CollectionBuilder configuration docs.