---
layout: post
title: How to run Jekyll locally
seo: Ways - run Jekyll locally

date: 2026-03-01
type: ways
---

- Clone the repository:

  ```bash
  git clone your_repo_url
  ```

- Navigate into the project directory:

  ```bash
  cd repo_name
  ```

- Install the required dependencies:

  ```bash
  bundle install
  ```

- Build the site:

  ```bash
  bundle exec jekyll build
  ```

- Build and serve the site locally:

  ```bash
  bundle exec jekyll serve --watch
  ```

- Open your browser and go to `<http://localhost:4000>` to see your site.

- To stop the server, press `Ctrl + C` in the terminal.

_Make sure you have Ruby and Bundler installed on your machine before running these commands._

- If you don't have a gemfile and bundler, you should just be able to run:

  ```bash
  jekyll serve --watch
  ```

This will start the Jekyll server and watch for changes in your files, allowing you to see updates in real-time as you edit your site.