Wire
Magazine$89
Personal
Core
Minimal Ghost theme for personal blogs and selected works, built around a narrow reading layout and a calm portfolio-friendly presentation.
September 11, 2026 last update6 releases since launchAI-ready agent instructions inside
Who it's for
One person writing long-form and showing selected work.
- Essays and case studies that deserve a narrow, undistracted column
- A portfolio living beside the writing, on its own route
- A calm homepage rather than a busy one
Not the right fit? A publication with several authors and a steady news cadence — look at Wire or Echo. Compare all themes.
Key Features
The core capabilities that define how the theme presents content, supports publishing workflows, and shapes the overall experience.
AI Agent ReadyShips with AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md and GEMINI.md, so any coding agent can customize it
Ghost 6.xLatest version support
Narrow LayoutFocused container width for long-form writing and case studies
Works CollectionSeparate blog and works routes with built-in portfolio structure
Journal + Works HomepageHomepage combines latest writing, selected work, and subscription CTA
Responsive DesignPerfect on all devices
Night ModeDark/light theme toggle
Customizable HomepageFlexible layout options
SEO OptimizedSearch engine friendly
Fast LoadingPerformance optimized
Native SearchBuilt-in Ghost content discovery without extra integrations
Native CommentsGhost-native comments without third-party embeds
Documentation IncludedComplete setup guide
Design & Layout
Layout patterns and visual decisions that determine how writing, imagery, and featured sections are presented across the site.
Video PostEmbed a video in your post or page to enhance its visual appeal
Video PreviewShow a video preview directly inside post cards for richer project presentation
Flexible Hero PageUse a dedicated home hero page with image, intro, and optional CTA
Gallery & LightboxBeautiful image presentation
Optimized ImagesWebP-ready images with lazy loading for faster media delivery
PaginationBuilt-in pagination for post lists, archives, and collections
Reading TimeEstimated read duration
Related PostsContent discovery enhancement
Social SharingBuilt-in sharing buttons for posts and pages
Retina ReadyHigh-resolution display support
Customization
Theme settings and content controls you can adjust directly in Ghost to fit your brand and publishing model without editing code.
10 Color SchemesTen ready-made palettes for quick visual customization
Collection FiltersControl which tags appear in sections, pages, and curated content blocks
Advanced FilteringFeatured, tags and authors
Navigation DropdownsNavbar and footer menus with built-in dropdown support
Hero SectionCustom title, excerpt, and image
Tag ColorsVisual content organization
Native TypographyBuilt-in font and typography controls from Ghost
Custom CSS SupportAdvanced styling options
Social LinksAdd your social media profiles
Pages Included
Built-in templates, collections, and supporting pages included to help you launch with a complete site structure from day one.
AuthorsDedicated page for listing all authors and contributors
TagsOrganized page for browsing all public tags
RecommendationsBuilt-in page for publishing Ghost recommendations
WorksPortfolio-style page for showcasing selected projects and case studies
BlogEditorial index page for browsing the latest posts in a clean chronological feed
ArchiveChronological archive page for browsing all published posts
ErrorStyled 404 and error states matching the theme layout
Customize with any AI agent
Core ships with the files AI coding agents look for — AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md and GEMINI.md — and a docs folder describing how the theme is built. Open the theme folder in Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Copilot, Gemini CLI or any tool that reads AGENTS.md, describe the change, and the agent finds the rules and recipes on its own, then rebuilds and checks the theme.
AGENTS.md
The entry point every agent reads first: what to read before editing what, the commands, the rules of the theme and a map of the folders.
CLAUDE.md · GEMINI.md
The same instructions for Claude Code and Gemini CLI, which look for their own file names.
docs/
How the theme is built: architecture, CSS and JavaScript conventions, Ghost gotchas, and step-by-step recipes — add a section, add a style to a section, a colour scheme, a translation, an override.
Build & check
npm run verify lints, builds and runs Ghost’s gscan; npm run package produces a fresh zip to upload. Nothing private is needed for either.
Try asking for
- Add a video section to the homepage, after the featured posts
- Center the hero and make the title larger
- Translate the theme to German
- Add a dark green colour scheme
Built with Core
Publications that ran Core. Click a screenshot for the full page. An archived entry has since moved to another theme — the screenshot stays as a record of the design.
GeekSphereArchivedgeeksphere.pt
Taking more than one?
Core on its own is $89. The bundle is every theme we have released — 2 more besides this one — and every theme we release from here on, for $199.
- $267 worth of themes at today's prices
- Every future release included, at no extra cost
- A separate single-site license for each theme
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Before you buy
The questions that usually come up at this point. Anything else, just ask — pre-sale questions are welcome.
What do I get when I purchase a theme?
When you purchase a theme, you receive the complete theme package (ZIP file) ready to upload to Ghost, the routes.yaml file for custom routing configuration, access to comprehensive documentation, free lifetime updates to the theme, and 6 months of customer support.
- The complete theme package (ZIP file) ready to upload to Ghost
- The routes.yaml file for custom routing configuration
- Access to comprehensive documentation
- Free lifetime updates to the theme
- 6 months of customer support
How many websites can I use the theme on?
Each purchase includes a Single Site License, allowing you to use the theme on one Ghost installation. If you need to use the theme on multiple websites, you'll need to purchase additional licenses. See our Terms of Service for details.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Every theme comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee — email us within 14 days of your purchase and we will refund it in full, no justification needed. You can still take a look first: try the live demos and the documentation, or ask us anything before buying. See our full Refund Policy for details.
Do I get free updates?
Yes! Your purchase includes lifetime free updates. Whenever we release a new version of the theme with improvements or bug fixes, you can download it at no additional cost.
What version of Ghost do your themes support?
Our themes are designed for Ghost 5.x and later versions. We regularly update our themes to ensure compatibility with the latest Ghost releases.
Can I customize a theme with an AI coding agent?
Yes, for themes marked AI-ready. They ship with AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md and GEMINI.md plus a docs folder, so Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Zed and any other tool that reads AGENTS.md can find the theme's conventions and recipes, make the change you describe, then rebuild and check the theme with npm run verify and pack a fresh zip with npm run package. Each AI-ready theme has a "Customizing with AI Agents" guide in its documentation.
Can I use the theme for a client project?
Yes! You can use our themes for client projects. However, each client website requires its own license. The client should purchase the license directly, or you can purchase it on their behalf.
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