Setting Up a Gemfile for Your Jekyll Project on Windows

When trying to use Forestry to build your project and unlock its powerful Preview and Publish functionality, you may encounter an error message indicating that your Jekyll project doesn't have a Gemfile. This is because Forestry requires that your Jekyll projects contain a Gemfile at the root of the repository. In this article, we'll guide you through setting up a Gemfile for your Jekyll project on Windows.

Jekyll is a ruby application that uses Bundler to manage project dependencies. Bundler is a dependency manager for the Ruby programming language that can read Gemfiles, resolve the dependency graph, and install those gems. A Gemfile includes a list of project dependencies and where to find them. This directory typically contains a 'bundle/' folder.

When you view an error log from Forestry, you may see a message like: 'Could not locate Gemfile or'. This indicates that your Jekyll project is missing the essential Gemfile. To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

1. Open your terminal and navigate to the root directory of your Jekyll project.

2. Run the command `bundle init` to create a new Gemfile.

3. Open the newly created Gemfile in a text editor and add the required dependencies for your project.

After setting up your Gemfile, you can run Bundler to install the required gems by using the command `bundle install`. This will ensure that all necessary dependencies are installed and available for your Jekyll project.

By following these simple steps, you'll be able to create a Gemfile for your Jekyll project on Windows and unlock the powerful features of Forestry. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to reach out to our support team for assistance.

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