1 Abstract
SuzuBlog is a Next.js–based blog system designed for maintainability and reader ergonomics rather than CMS feature bloat. The project favors file-based authorship (Markdown + YAML frontmatter), a single-site config (config.yml) for policy and branding, and a deployment model that keeps output fully static by default. The result is a minimalist personal blog with clear provenance, predictable performance, and low operational overhead.
2 Design Rationale
- Reading first. Typography, spacing, and navigation are intentionally quiet; the sakura-inspired theme keeps cognitive load low and rhythm consistent across devices. Docs foreground “Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Themes” and accessibility-aware defaults.
- Content provenance. Every post is a file with explicit frontmatter. Policy toggles (e.g., license, comments) are visible and auditable in version control.
- International reach. i18n is configuration-led. Language strings and metadata adapt via
config.yml, enabling multilingual personal sites without per-page boilerplate. - Assistive defaults. Semantic HTML and generated meta (sitemap/OG/Twitter/JSON-LD) are part of the template’s baseline, supporting discoverability and assistive tech.
3 System Overview
Architecture.
- Framework: Next.js (App Router) + TypeScript + Tailwind CSS.
- Content model: Markdown posts with YAML frontmatter. Special pages live under
_pages(e.g., About, Friends). - Configuration:
config.ymlis the single source of truth for SEO, social links, language, analytics, special pages, and integrations. - Build & delivery: Targets SSG/ISR for predictable speed and hosting portability.
Operational ergonomics.
- Template sync. A GitHub Action (“Sync SuzuBlog Main Branch”) keeps downstream sites in step with template updates while protecting content and config—useful for long-lived academic pages.
- Release hygiene. Versioned releases document changes (e.g., SEO/JSON-LD improvements; code highlighting via Shiki), aiding reproducibility and citation.
4 Configuration-as-Policy
Single-file governance. SuzuBlog centralizes site policy in config.yml, which covers:
- Site identity & meta: title/description/keywords, author, canonical URL.
- i18n knobs: language code and localized naming; optional AniList page under
/about/anime. - Comments: choice of Disqus or self-hostable Twikoo, enabled by two keys (no code edits).
- Custom head/footer & scripts: controlled injection points for analytics or research pixels—kept explicit and versioned.
This approach preserves auditability (changes are diffs), encourages principled defaults, and avoids hidden runtime state common in CMS plugins.
5 LLM Readiness & Content Stewardship
SuzuBlog can emit an /llms.txt file to guide assistant crawlers toward canonical, plain-text sources—an emerging convention analogous (but not identical) to robots.txt. This strengthens content provenance for AI tools without adding authoring burden. The feature shipped in v1.9.0 and aligns with current community proposals around llms.txt semantics (Check what is llms.txt).
6 Performance & Reliability
- Static by default → fast TTFB and stable render path.
- Deterministic builds → simple rollbacks, easy diffs, and predictable performance envelopes.
- Minimal JS at rest → the template favors content over interactivity unless explicitly requested in a post/page.
7 Extensibility
- Pluggable comments: Disqus or Twikoo via config flags; it’s trivial to disable for research pages that disallow public discussion.
- Programmable pages: Simple data-driven sections (e.g., Friends) render from structured content files.
- Theme surface: Tokenizable Tailwind layer keeps design swaps localized.
8 Security & Privacy Posture
- No admin panel, no server session by default → smaller attack surface.
- Explicit embeds only (e.g., comments/analytics via config) → easy to review and strip for compliance.
- Provenance via Git → every public change is reviewable.
9 Use Cases on an Academic Portfolio
- Research notes & preprints with clear licensing and metadata.
- Project showcases where each page doubles as a reproducible artifact (files + config).
- Teaching pages that benefit from static, long-lived links and minimal maintenance.
10 Citation
If you use this software in your research or projects, please cite it as follows:
BIBTEX1@software{liu_2025_16729220, 2 author = {Liu, Zhuoran}, 3 title = {SuzuBlog}, 4 year = 2025, 5 publisher = {Zenodo}, 6 doi = {10.5281/zenodo.15377307}, 7 url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15377307}, 8}
Add version = {<specific version>} field for the specific version you want to exactly cited to.