cre8magic ♾️ - Oqtane Theme Templates

The cre8magic ♾️ - Oqtane Theme Templates simplify the creation of custom Oqtane themes by providing a structured starting point with modern best practices.

Package Overview

The ToSic.Cre8magic.Theme.Templates.1.0.0.nupkg package includes the following templates:

cre8magic-basic:
A theme template based on cre8magic ♾️ - Oqtane Theme Basic. It enhances the original Oqtane Basic Theme with Bootstrap 5 best practices, such as CSS variables, and other improvements.
cre8magic-template-packager:
A specialized template for deploying all theme templates within a local Oqtane.Server installation or creating a package for distribution. Developers can use this to create and share their own Oqtane theme templates.

Distribution Channels

The cre8magic ♾️ - Oqtane Theme Templates package is available through:

GitHub Releases: Download the latest version.
Oqtane Marketplace: Access the package directly from the marketplace.

Installation Guide

Follow these steps to install the cre8magic ♾️ - Oqtane Theme Templates:

Download the Package:
Get the ToSic.Cre8magic.Theme.Templates.1.0.0.nupkg file from the GitHub Releases.
Place the File:
Copy the .nupkg file to the Oqtane.Server/Packages folder in your Oqtane installation.
Restart Oqtane:
Restart the Oqtane application to load the new templates.
Verify Installation:
The new templates will appear in the Oqtane.Server/wwwroot/Themes/Templates folder.

Creating a Custom Theme

Access Theme Management:
In the Oqtane Admin UI, navigate to the Themes Management section and click Create Theme.
Fill in Details:
Provide the following information:
- Owner Name
- Theme Name
- Select the desired template from the list.
- Choose the Framework.
Then, click Create Theme.
Locate the Solution:
A Visual Studio solution for your new theme will be created near the oqtane.framework folder.
Customize in Visual Studio:
Open the solution in Visual Studio and start customizing it. Building and packaging work as usual.

History

Released 2025-07-11.