Documentation

Library

Complete reference for all theme features and configuration options.

Getting Started #

Installation - Install Shiloh and set up your development environment
Configuration - Site-wide settings and theme parameters
Front Matter - Page-level options and overrides
Customization - Custom CSS, extend head, and template overrides

Features #

Dark Mode - Theme switching and appearance customization
Search - Full-text search with Fuse.js
Accessibility - WCAG compliance and best practices

Content #

Shortcodes - Available shortcodes for enhanced content

Accessibility

Shiloh is designed with accessibility as a core principle. The theme follows WCAG guidelines and implements semantic HTML, ARIA attributes, and keyboard navigation. Semantic HTML # Document Structure # The theme uses proper HTML5 semantic elements: <header>  <main>  <article>  <nav>  <aside>  <footer>  Heading Hierarchy # Pages maintain proper heading hierarchy:

December 7, 2025 3 min read

Shortcodes

Shortcodes extend markdown with reusable components. Shiloh includes custom shortcodes and supports all Hugo built-ins. Lead # Creates a larger, muted paragraph for introductory text. Useful for article summaries or key points. {{< lead >}} This is lead text that introduces the article. {{< /lead >}} This is lead text that introduces the article. The lead shortcode applies:

December 7, 2025 2 min read