Many thanks for creating this kit Seyal. I’d been thinking about making something myself to make using Context easier for small pieces of writing, but this looks great..
> On 21 Sep 2025, at 1:37 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I'm excited to share a new project with the ConTeXt community: > **ConTeXt-StarterKit**, a ready-to-use template designed to streamline the > creation of professional documents using **ConTeXt LMTX**. > > After working with ConTeXt for some time, I realized there was a need for a > robust yet easy-to-use boilerplate that helps users quickly get started, > manage their projects efficiently, and maintain a clean structure. > ConTeXt-StarterKit aims to address this by providing a comprehensive > framework that separates content, configurations, and resources, making > document creation more organized and portable. > > **Key features of ConTeXt-StarterKit include:** > > * **Modular Structure:** A clear and organized directory layout > (`Sections`, `Setups`, `Sources`) that keeps your project tidy. > * **Automated Resource Discovery:** Recursively finds and registers files > in `Sections` and `Sources`, meaning you simply drop your content or > resources into the right folder, and they become instantly available. > * **Portable Font Management:** Use custom fonts by simply placing them in > the `Fonts` directory – no system-wide installation required. > * **Streamlined Symbol Definition:** Includes a dedicated workflow (with > Python support) for creating and parameterizing custom symbols effortlessly. > * **Centralized Bibliography:** Manage all your `.bib` files and citation > settings in one place. > * **Ready to Compile:** Get started immediately with a pre-configured > `starter-template.ctx` and a simple `context starter-template.ctx` command. > * **Dedicated `Backups/` directory:** A safe, isolated place for drafts and > old versions, ensuring they don't interfere with your main build. > > The goal is to provide a solid foundation, allowing you to focus more on your > content and less on initial setup complexities. Whether you're starting a new > book, a report, or any other ConTeXt LMTX project, this kit offers a > structured and efficient way to manage it. > > You can find the project, along with a detailed `README` and usage > instructions, on GitHub: > > https://github.com/seyalco/ConTeXt-StarterKit > > I would be thrilled if other ConTeXt users try it out, share their feedback, > and suggest any improvements or features they'd like to see. > > Hopefully, ConTeXt-StarterKit can make the document creation process smoother > and more enjoyable for everyone. > > Best regards, > > Seyal > ___________________________________________________________________________________ > If your question is of interest to others as well, please add an entry to the > Wiki! > > maillist : [email protected] / > https://mailman.ntg.nl/mailman3/lists/ntg-context.ntg.nl > webpage : https://www.pragma-ade.nl / https://context.aanhet.net (mirror) > archive : https://github.com/contextgarden/context > wiki : https://wiki.contextgarden.net > ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ If your question is of interest to others as well, please add an entry to the Wiki! maillist : [email protected] / https://mailman.ntg.nl/mailman3/lists/ntg-context.ntg.nl webpage : https://www.pragma-ade.nl / https://context.aanhet.net (mirror) archive : https://github.com/contextgarden/context wiki : https://wiki.contextgarden.net ___________________________________________________________________________________
