Installation
There are several ways to install the Helios theme for Grav.
GPM Installation (Preferred)
The simplest way to install this theme is via the Grav Package Manager (GPM) through your system's terminal:
bin/gpm install helios
This will install the Helios theme into your /user/themes/helios directory.
Manual Installation
To install this theme manually:
- Download the zip version of this repository
- Unzip it under
/your/site/grav/user/themes - Rename the folder to
helios
You should now have all the theme files under:
/your/site/grav/user/themes/helios
Required Plugins
Helios works best with the following plugins:
| Plugin | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleSearch | Yes | Powers the search functionality |
| Shortcode Core | Recommended | Enables shortcode syntax for callouts and tabs |
| SVG Icons | Recommended | Provides icon support throughout the theme |
| Github Markdown Alerts | Recommended | Required for callout support |
| Codesh | Recommended | Server-side syntax highlighting with 200+ languages and VS Code themes |
| Page TOC | Recommended | Generates table of contents from headings |
| API Doc Import | Optional | Import OpenAPI/Swagger specs as API documentation pages |
Install the recommended plugins via GPM:
bin/gpm install simplesearch shortcode-core svg-icons github-markdown-alerts codesh page-toc
For API documentation features, also install:
bin/gpm install api-doc-import
Skeleton Packages
Looking for Helios demo skeleton packages to get you started? You can download them directly from GitHub and follow the instructions in the README.md file of the repository.
The quickest way to download the files is to simply click the green Code button then click the Download ZIP.
Next Steps
Once installed, proceed to Configuration to customize your theme.