This aims to be an ultra-minimal theme for Discourse. Various elements of the UI has been removed in favour of simplicity.
Some of the removed elements:
- Homepage (topic list) posters avatar column
- Homepage (topic list) views column
- Composer preview pane
- Composer toolbar
- Topic map
- Topic footer buttons
- Topic timeline footer controls
Homepage:
Homepage with composer open:
Topic page:
Topic reply composer:
Here is the feedback topic I created for this theme – Envisioning an ultra minimal theme for Discourse.
Let me know how this theme can be further improved. Enjoy! ![]()
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