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+ otherworld - a zola theme
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+you can see the demo [here](https://world.blek.codes)
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+## how to use
+
+### prerequisities
+1. a linux system. you can use windows for that, but this guide centers itself on linux based systems.
+2. you need to have these programs installed: `git` and `zola`
+3. some creativity, html and scss skills
+
+### steps
+#### 1. clone the repo
+(aka download the theme)
+
+lets assume that your website's directory name in `daftpunk`. it will appear in commands a few times, and you should replace it with your website's name.
+
+```sh
+$ git clone git@git.blek.codes:blek/otherworld.git daftpunk
+$ cd daftpunk
+```
+
+#### 2. open an another terminal
+in the same directory, run
+
+```sh
+$ zola serve
+```
+
+#### 3. edit files in the `content` directory...
+
+...as per [zola docs](https://www.getzola.org/documentation/getting-started/overview)
+
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