Getting Started with PaperAstro
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PaperAstro is a lightweight starter template designed to help developers build clean, content‑focused websites using Astro and PaperCSS. This example post demonstrates how a typical article is structured within the template.
Why PaperAstro exists
Many developers want a simple, minimal foundation for blogs or documentation sites without the overhead of a full design system. PaperAstro provides:
- A sketch‑inspired aesthetic powered by PaperCSS
- A clear and minimal project structure
- Built‑in support for MDX, RSS, and sitemaps
- Form handling through Fabform.io
- Fast performance enabled by Astro’s modern architecture
Writing content
Blog posts are stored in the src/content/blog/ directory and use frontmatter to define metadata such as:
titledescriptionpubDateheroImage
Content can be written in Markdown or MDX, depending on your needs.
Adding images
Hero images can be added by referencing files inside the src/assets/ directory. PaperAstro uses Astro’s built‑in image optimization to ensure images are responsive and efficient.
Customizing the layout
You can modify the blog layout by editing:
Thank you for reading. This article is part of the PaperAstro starter template.