Creator — Building a Ghost Theme (Work Log)

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Building Creator, a free open-source multipurpose Ghost theme — documented step by step, in the open.

Build log 30 Jul 2026 1 min read

Part 30 — Packaging and releasing the theme

Shipped Creator v1.0.0.

Package

npm run build
npm run zip   # produces creator.zip

Release

  • Tagged v1.0.0, wrote a changelog, cut a GitHub Release with the zip.
  • Polished README: screenshots, install steps, routes.yaml note, license.
  • Added CONTRIBUTING.md for anyone who wants to help.
  • (Optional) submitted to the Ghost Marketplace.

Closing reflection

Built a real, multipurpose Ghost theme from the Starter up — and learned Ghost from install to release. This log is done; Creator is out in the open.

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