Hiyd - the Jekyll Companion App

  • Advertiser: thechelsuk
  • Location: Anywhere
  • Salary / Price: Free (In-App Purchases)
  • Type: iPhone app (iOS 18.5+)
  • Posted: 13 September 2026
  • Closes: 13 March 2027

Hiyd is the note-taking companion built for Jekyll bloggers — write your post, fill in the front matter, and publish straight to GitHub without ever touching a terminal.

What It Does

  • Writes valid Markdown with front matter, ready to drop into any Jekyll blog
  • Publishes directly to GitHub using a personal access token — no Git client needed
  • Syncs files via iCloud and exports to apps like Working Copy
  • Configure your own custom front matter key/value pairs
  • Full-text search across your whole archive, with live Markdown preview
  • Shortcuts and App Intents support for automating your writing workflow

Why You’ll like It

  • Every feature is free to use — no paywalled functionality, ever
  • Customisable app appearance to match how you like to write
  • Optional tips and a Supporter subscription if you want to say thanks

Good For

  • Jekyll bloggers who want to publish from their phone
  • Writers who’d rather skip the terminal and Git commands
  • Anyone drafting posts on the go and syncing them home via iCloud

Download Hiyd today and take your Jekyll blog with you wherever you write.