Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
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Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is the recommended editor for Ownable. While you can edit raw files directly, we recommend installing Ownable CMS to configure your site visually.
✨ Ownable CMS
No YAML required!
The Studio extension provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for your configuration files. Change themes, update your bio, and toggle features using simple forms instead of editing complex YAML.
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Install the Extension
Search for "Ownable" in the Extensions marketplace or click below:
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Open the Configurator
Click the Ownable icon (H) in the Activity Bar (left sidebar).
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Edit Visually
Select a section like Appearance or Identity to start customizing. Changes are auto-saved!
⚡️ Power User Workflow
Prefer raw code? VS Code is fantastic for that too.
- Split View: Open
params.yamlon the left and your live preview on the right. - IntelliSense: Ownable config files have built-in schema support, giving you autocomplete and validation errors if you type an invalid key.
- Terminal: Run
hugo serverin the integrated terminal (Ctrl + ~) to see build logs in real-time.
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