jcook3701 · jcook3701 · Jan 29, 2026 · Jan 27, 2026 · Jan 28, 2026 · Jan 28, 2026
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@
 
 <p><a href="LICENSE"><img src="https://img.shields.io/github/license/jcook3701/github-docs-cookiecutter" alt="License" /></a></p>
 
+<!-- [![CLA assistant](https://github.com/jcook3701/github-docs-cookiecutter/actions/workflows/cla.yml/badge.svg)]() -->
 <p><img src="https://github.com/jcook3701/github-docs-cookiecutter/actions/workflows/dependency-check.yml/badge.svg" alt="dependency-check" />
 <img src="https://github.com/jcook3701/github-docs-cookiecutter/actions/workflows/format-check.yml/badge.svg" alt="format-check" />
 <img src="https://github.com/jcook3701/github-docs-cookiecutter/actions/workflows/lint-check.yml/badge.svg" alt="lint-check" />

@@ -154,17 +154,38 @@ Feat 014 (#43)
 - Merge pull request #46 from jcook3701/develop
 
 Feat 015 (#45)
+- Feat 016 (#47)
+
+* fix(docs): Docs are not being updated with upgrade for some reason.  debugging.
+
+* fix(docs): Revert. Docs are not being updated with upgrade for some reason.  debugging.
+
+* fix(template): figured out _is_sub_template needs to be false for the documents.  Need to fix the cookiecutter-cookiecutter hooks.
+
+* fix(configuration): cookiecutter upgrader configuration fix.
+
+* fix(template): Forgot to add configuration setting to main settings file.
+
+* fix(template): Forgot to add configuration setting to main settings file.
+
+* fix(theme): Update to latest just the docs theme.
+
+* fix(template): minor fix.
+- Merge pull request #48 from jcook3701/develop
+
+Feat 016 (#47)
 
 ### 🐛 Fixed
 
 - *(template)* Updates to template cookiecutter.json file.
-- *(docs)* Docs are not being updated with upgrade for some reason.  debugging.
-- *(docs)* Revert. Docs are not being updated with upgrade for some reason.  debugging.
-- *(template)* Figured out _is_sub_template needs to be false for the documents.  Need to fix the cookiecutter-cookiecutter hooks.
-- *(configuration)* Cookiecutter upgrader configuration fix.
-- *(template)* Forgot to add configuration setting to main settings file.
-- *(template)* Forgot to add configuration setting to main settings file.
-- *(theme)* Update to latest just the docs theme.
+- *(configuration)* I think this should fix the last of the problems with main showing up where master should for this repository.
+- *(links)* Major fixes for documentation links.
+- *(docs)* Fixed license image shield.
+
+### 🚀 Added
+
+- *(docs)* Updates to setup, getting-started, and initial tutorials.
+- *(faq)* Added the Frequently asked questions page.
 ## [0.1.0] - 2025-12-05
 
 ### ⚙️  Miscellaneous

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 # Changelog:
 # --------------------------------------------------
 
-## [0.1.1] - 2026-01-27
+## [0.1.1] - 2026-01-29
 
 ### ⚙️  Miscellaneous
 
@@ -154,14 +154,35 @@ Feat 014 (#43)
 - Merge pull request #46 from jcook3701/develop
 
 Feat 015 (#45)
+- Feat 016 (#47)
+
+* fix(docs): Docs are not being updated with upgrade for some reason.  debugging.
+
+* fix(docs): Revert. Docs are not being updated with upgrade for some reason.  debugging.
+
+* fix(template): figured out _is_sub_template needs to be false for the documents.  Need to fix the cookiecutter-cookiecutter hooks.
+
+* fix(configuration): cookiecutter upgrader configuration fix.
+
+* fix(template): Forgot to add configuration setting to main settings file.
+
+* fix(template): Forgot to add configuration setting to main settings file.
+
+* fix(theme): Update to latest just the docs theme.
+
+* fix(template): minor fix.
+- Merge pull request #48 from jcook3701/develop
+
+Feat 016 (#47)
 
 ### 🐛 Fixed
 
 - *(template)* Updates to template cookiecutter.json file.
-- *(docs)* Docs are not being updated with upgrade for some reason.  debugging.
-- *(docs)* Revert. Docs are not being updated with upgrade for some reason.  debugging.
-- *(template)* Figured out _is_sub_template needs to be false for the documents.  Need to fix the cookiecutter-cookiecutter hooks.
-- *(configuration)* Cookiecutter upgrader configuration fix.
-- *(template)* Forgot to add configuration setting to main settings file.
-- *(template)* Forgot to add configuration setting to main settings file.
-- *(theme)* Update to latest just the docs theme.
+- *(configuration)* I think this should fix the last of the problems with main showing up where master should for this repository.
+- *(links)* Major fixes for documentation links.
+- *(docs)* Fixed license image shield.
+
+### 🚀 Added
+
+- *(docs)* Updates to setup, getting-started, and initial tutorials.
+- *(faq)* Added the Frequently asked questions page.
@@ -9,15 +9,15 @@
     "America/Los_Angeles"
   ],
   "license": [
-    "MIT",
     "AGPL-3.0-or-later",
     "AGPL-3.0-only",
+    "Apache-2.0",
     "GPL-3.0-or-later",
     "GPL-3.0-only",
-    "Apache-2.0",
     "BSD-3-Clause",
     "BSD-2-Clause",
     "0BSD",
+    "MIT",
     "Unlicense"
   ],
   "contribution_model": [

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
     "__year_range": "2025-2026",
     "_checkout": "main",
     "_copy_without_render": [],
-    "_default_branch": "main",
+    "_default_branch": "master",
     "_extensions": [
         "jinja2.ext.do",
         "jinja2.ext.loopcontrols"

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ GEM
     addressable (2.8.7)
       public_suffix (>= 2.0.2, < 7.0)
     base64 (0.3.0)
+    bigdecimal (4.0.1)
     colorator (1.1.0)
     concurrent-ruby (1.3.6)
     csv (3.3.5)
@@ -112,6 +113,9 @@ PLATFORMS
   x86_64-linux
 
 DEPENDENCIES
+  base64
+  bigdecimal
+  csv
   faraday (~> 2.14)
   faraday-retry (~> 2.3)
   jekyll (~> 4.4)
@@ -122,6 +126,7 @@ DEPENDENCIES
   jekyll-seo-tag
   jekyll-sitemap
   just-the-docs (~> 0.11)
+  logger
 
 BUNDLED WITH
    2.5.23
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ Template cookiecutter project for Github Pages (Jekyll).  This project can utili
 
 [![License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/jcook3701/github-docs-cookiecutter)](LICENSE)
 
+<!-- [![CLA assistant](https://github.com/jcook3701/github-docs-cookiecutter/actions/workflows/cla.yml/badge.svg)]() -->
 ![dependency-check](https://github.com/jcook3701/github-docs-cookiecutter/actions/workflows/dependency-check.yml/badge.svg)
 ![format-check](https://github.com/jcook3701/github-docs-cookiecutter/actions/workflows/format-check.yml/badge.svg)
 ![lint-check](https://github.com/jcook3701/github-docs-cookiecutter/actions/workflows/lint-check.yml/badge.svg)

@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ PUBLISHDIR ?=
 # 📚 Documentation (Sphinx + Jekyll)
 # --------------------------------------------------
 RUBY_INSTALL := bundle install
-JEKYLL_BUILD := bundle exec jekyll build --quiet
+JEKYLL_BUILD := bundle exec jekyll build --trace --verbose
 JEKYLL_CLEAN := bundle exec jekyll clean
 JEKYLL_SERVE := bundle exec jekyll serve
 # --------------------------------------------------

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # {{ site.title }}
 
-[![License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/{{ cookiecutter.github_username }}/{{ cookiecutter.project_slug }})](LICENSE.md)
+[![License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/{{ site.github_username }}{{ site.baseurl }})](LICENSE)
 
 __Author:__ {{ site.author }}  
 __Version:__ {{ site.version }}  
@@ -18,24 +18,25 @@ __CI/CD Check List:__
 * ![typecheck]({{ site.repo_url }}/actions/workflows/typecheck.yml/badge.svg)
 
 ***
+<!-- NOTE: This page is currently included in _copy_without_render which is why there are no raw or endraw tags. And no calls to {{ cookiecutter.etc }}. -->
+<!-- NOTE: On this page all links need to be from site.github_io_url and not jinja2 links -->
 
 ## Getting Started
-* [Get {{ cookiecutter.project_name}}]
-* [Installation guides]
+* [Installation guide]({{ site.github_io_url }}/manual/introduction/installation-guide)  
 
 ## Documentation
-The {{ cookiecutter.project_name }} documentation is available at [docs]({{ site.github_io_url }})
+The {{ site.title }} documentation is available at [docs]({{ site.github_io_url }}).  
 
 ## Contributing
-If you're interested in contributing to the {{ cookiecutter.project_name }} project:
-* Start by reading the [contributing guide]({{ site.github_io_url }}/developer-resources/contribute.md).
-* Learn how to setup your local environment, in our [developer guide]({{ site.github_io_url }}/contribute/developer-guide.md).
-* Look through our [style guide]({{ site.github_io_url }}/contribute/style-guides/index.md).
+If you're interested in contributing to the {{ site.title }} project:  
+* Start by reading the [contributing guide]({{ site.github_io_url }}/developer-resources/contribute).  
+* Learn how to setup your local environment, in our [developer guide]({{ site.github_io_url }}/contribute/developer-guide).  
+* Look through our [style guide]({{ site.github_io_url }}/contribute/style-guides/index).  
 
 ## License
-{{ cookiecutter.copyright }}
+{{ site.copyright }}  
 
-This project is licensed under the __{{ cookiecutter.license }} License__.
-See the [LICENSE]({{ site.repo_blob }}/LICENSE.md) file for the full license text.
+This project is licensed under the __{{ site.license }} License__.
+See the [LICENSE]({{ site.repo_blob }}/LICENSE.md) file for the full license text.  
 
-SPDX-License-Identifier: {{ cookiecutter.license }}
+SPDX-License-Identifier: {{ site.license }}  
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@
 title: "{{ cookiecutter.project_name }}"
 author: "{{ cookiecutter.author }}"
 version: "{{ cookiecutter.version }}"
+license: "{{ cookiecutter.license }}"
+copyright: "{{ cookiecutter.copyright }}"
 timezone: "{{ cookiecutter.timezone }}"
 description: "{{ cookiecutter.description }}"
 remote_theme: "{{ cookiecutter.theme }}"

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ We're excited to hear your ideas! Before you submit a feature request, consider
 
 ## Your first feature request
 
-When you're ready to submit a feature request, use the [feature request template]({{ cookiecutter.repo_url }}/issues/new?template=02-feature_request.md). The template has three sections that help maintainers understand what you need and why.
+When you're ready to submit a feature request, use the [feature request template]({{ cookiecutter.repo_url }}/issues/new?template=02-feature-request.yml). The template has three sections that help maintainers understand what you need and why.
 
 <!-- TODO: Put together an example feature request.
 

@@ -13,6 +13,6 @@ Every contribution to {{ cookiecutter.project_name }}'s software begins with a [
 
 We know you're excited to create your first pull request. Before we get started, read these resources first:
 
-- Get started [contributing to {{ cookiecutter.project_name }}]({% raw %}{{ site.repo_url }}{% endraw %}/CONTRIBUTING.md).
+- Get started [contributing to {{ cookiecutter.project_name }}]({% raw %}{{ site.repo_blob }}{% endraw %}/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md).
 - Make sure your code follows the relevant [style guides]({% raw %}{% link _manual/contribute/style-guides/index.md %}{% endraw %}).
 - It's recommended you [set up precommit hooks]({% raw %}{% link _manual/contribute/developer-guide.md %}{% endraw %}) to auto-format when you commit.
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ parent: Contribute
 ---
 ## Git Commit Message Format Guide
 
-Commits are required to be conventional git commit messages.  This helps with the auto-generation of the changelog files and is enforced by pre-commit.  
+Commits are required to be conventional git commit messages.  This helps with the auto-generation of the changelog files and is enforced by [pre-commit](https://pre-commit.com/).  
 
 __example:__  
 

@@ -13,10 +13,10 @@ This page lists resources for developers who want to contribute to the {{ cookie
 ### Contribute code to {{ cookiecutter.project_name }}
 
 * [Developer guide]({% raw %}{% link _manual/contribute/developer-guide.md %}{% endraw %})
-* [Create a pull request] walks you through preparing a clear, descriptive pull request.
+* [Create a pull request]({% raw %}{% link _manual/contribute/create-pull-request.md %}{% endraw %}) walks you through preparing a clear, descriptive pull request.
 * [Create a feature request]({% raw %}{% link _manual/contribute/create-feature-request.md %}{% endraw %})
 * [Merge a pull request]({% raw %}{% link _manual/contribute/merge-pull-request.md %}{% endraw %})
-* Browse all [issues]({{ cookiecutter.repo_url }}/issues/new) to find a good first task. <!-- You can also filter by [help wanted](). -->
+* Browse all [issues]({{ cookiecutter.repo_url }}/issues) to find a good first task. <!-- You can also filter by [help wanted](). -->
 
 ### Contribute without code
 
@@ -26,7 +26,8 @@ This page lists resources for developers who want to contribute to the {{ cookie
 
 ### Best practices and style
 
-Our [style guides]({% raw %}{% link _manual/contribute/style-guides/index.md %}{% endraw %}) outline {{ cookiecutter.project_name }} style for frontend, backend, documentation, and more, including best practices. Please read through them before you start editing or coding!
-    * [Python style guide]({% raw %}{% link _manual/contribute/style-guides/python.md %}{% endraw %}).
-    * [Typescript style guide]({% raw %}{% link _manual/contribute/style-guides/typescript.md %}{% endraw %}).
-    * [YAML style guide]({% raw %}{% link _manual/contribute/style-guides/yaml.md %}{% endraw %}).
+Our [style guides]({% raw %}{% link _manual/contribute/style-guides/index.md %}{% endraw %}) outline {{ cookiecutter.project_name }} style for frontend, backend, documentation, and more, including best practices. Please read through them before you start editing or coding!  
+
+* [Python style guide]({% raw %}{% link _manual/contribute/style-guides/python.md %}{% endraw %}).  
+* [Typescript style guide]({% raw %}{% link _manual/contribute/style-guides/typescript.md %}{% endraw %}).  
+* [YAML style guide]({% raw %}{% link _manual/contribute/style-guides/yaml.md %}{% endraw %}).  
@@ -5,3 +5,49 @@ nav_order: 1
 parent: Introduction
 ---
 ## Getting started with {{ cookiecutter.project_name }}
+
+1. [Requirements]({% raw %}{% link _manual/setup-guide/requirements.md %}{% endraw %}) include python3, Nutri-Matic (docs & hooks), rust (rustup), and git-cliff (changelogs).
+    * Python3 Packages
+        1. [cookiecutter](https://github.com/cookiecutter/cookiecutter) is required to utilize templates from github.  
+        2. [Nutri-Matic](https://github.com/jcook3701/nutri-matic) is required to be sourced in python environment for template cookiecutter hooks to work.
+
+I find that it easiest to clone the nutri-matic repository. Use the included makefile to install all python dependencies with ```make python-install``` from within the cloned directory.  Then, source the created file, ```.venv/bin/activate```, or point the below script variable, ```PYTHON_VENV```, to desired python virtual environment.  
+
+### Examples
+
+ Bash script can be copied and pasted into a shell file.  Then, used to begin generating new projects.  
+
+__Template Options:__
+* [cookiecutter-cookiecutter](https://github.com/jcook3701/cookiecutter-cookiecutter) to generate new cookiecutter template projects.
+* [python3-cookiecutter](https://github.com/jcook3701/python3-cookiecutter) to generate python3 projects.
+* [ansible-cookiecutter](https://github.com/jcook3701/ansible-galaxy-cookiecutter) to generate ansible galaxy project.
+<!-- TODO: The below repositories are planned future work. -->
+<!-- * ansible-config-cookiecutter to generate local ansible configuration. -->
+<!-- * [typescript-cookiecutter](https://github.com/jcook3701/typescript-cookiecutter) to generate typescript project. -->
+<!-- * chrome-extension-cookiecutter to generate google chrome extension project. -->
+<!-- * [ROS2-cookiecutter](https://github.com/jcook3701/ROS2-cookiecutter) to generate Robot2 Operating System Package. -->
+<!-- TODO: Figure out how I want to display documentation templates. -->
+<!-- * [github-docs-cookiecutter](https://github.com/jcook3701/github-docs-cookiecutter) to add documentation to a templates [github pages](https://docs.github.com/en/pages). -->
+<!-- * [sphinx-docs-cookiecutter](https://github.com/jcook3701/sphinx-cookiecutter) to add python documentation generated by [Sphinx](https://github.com/sphinx-doc/sphinx). -->
+
+```shell
+#!/bin/bash
+
+PYTHON_VENV="~/Documents/git_repo/nutri-matic/.venv/bin/activate"
+
+PROJECT_NAME="example project name"
+TEMPLATE="cookiecutter-cookiecutter"
+LICENSE="AGPL-3.0-or-later"
+BRANCH="main"
+DESCRIPTION="Example cookiecutter template project."
+
+rm -rf $PROJECT_NAME/
+source $PYTHON_VENV
+cookiecutter git@github.com:jcook3701/$TEMPLATE.git \
+    --checkout $BRANCH \
+    --no-input \
+    project_name=$PROJECT_NAME \
+    description=$DESCRIPTION \
+    license=$LICENSE
+deactivate
+```
@@ -5,3 +5,6 @@ nav_order: 1
 has_children: true
 ---
 ## Introduction to {{ cookiecutter.project_name }}
+
+<!-- * [Installation Guide]({% raw %}{% link _manual/introduction/installation-guide.md %}{% endraw %}) -->
+* [Getting Started]({% raw %}{% link _manual/introduction/getting-started.md %}{% endraw %})
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+---
+layout: default
+title: "Installation Guide"
+nav_order: 1
+parent: Introduction
+---
+## Installation Guide for {{ cookiecutter.project_name }} (Linux)
@@ -6,4 +6,4 @@ has_children: true
 ---
 ## {{ cookiecutter.project_name }} Setup
 
-1. Install all [requirements]({% raw %}{%link link _manual/setup-guide/requirements.md %}{% endraw %}) to effectively pull and utilize cookiecutter template repository effectively.
+1. Install all [requirements]({% raw %}{% link _manual/setup-guide/requirements.md %}{% endraw %}) to effectively pull and utilize cookiecutter template repository effectively.