Workflows

Telar offers two workflows for creating your exhibitions. Choose the one that best fits your needs and technical knowledge.

GitHub Web Interface

No installation required! Manage your entire project through GitHub’s web interface and Google Sheets.

Best for:

  • Storytellers and content creators
  • Teams collaborating on content
  • Quick prototyping
  • Users who prefer not to install software

Learn more about GitHub Web Interface workflow

Local Development

Preview changes locally before publishing. Full control over the build process.

Best for:

  • Developers
  • Advanced customization
  • Testing changes before deployment
  • Working offline

Learn more about Local Development workflow

Upgrading Telar

Keep your site up to date with the latest Telar features and improvements.

Best for:

  • Existing Telar sites
  • Getting new features and bug fixes
  • Maintaining compatibility
  • One-click automated updates (v0.3.4+)

Learn more about Upgrading Telar

Content Management Options

Both workflows support two content management approaches:

Manage content through a familiar spreadsheet interface. Ideal for teams and most users.

See Google Sheets guide

CSV Files (Optional)

Edit CSV files directly in your repository. Works entirely through GitHub without external services.


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Developed by Adelaida Ávila, Juan Cobo Betancourt, Santiago Muñoz, and students and scholars at the UCSB Archives, Memory, and Preservation Lab, the UT Archives, Mapping, and Preservation Lab, and Neogranadina