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name: astro-static
description: Astro static site template principles. Content-focused websites, blogs, documentation.
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# Astro Static Site Template
## Tech Stack
| Component | Technology |
|-----------|------------|
| Framework | Astro 4.x |
| Content | MDX + Content Collections |
| Styling | Tailwind CSS |
| Integrations | Sitemap, RSS, SEO |
| Output | Static/SSG |
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## Directory Structure
```
project-name/
├── src/
│ ├── components/ # .astro components
│ ├── content/ # MDX content
│ │ ├── blog/
│ │ └── config.ts # Collection schemas
│ ├── layouts/ # Page layouts
│ ├── pages/ # File-based routing
│ └── styles/
├── public/ # Static assets
├── astro.config.mjs
└── package.json
```
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## Key Concepts
| Concept | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Content Collections | Type-safe content with Zod schemas |
| Islands Architecture | Partial hydration for interactivity |
| Zero JS by default | Static HTML unless needed |
| MDX Support | Markdown with components |
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## Setup Steps
1. `npm create astro@latest {{name}}`
2. Add integrations: `npx astro add mdx tailwind sitemap`
3. Configure `astro.config.mjs`
4. Create content collections
5. `npm run dev`
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## Deployment
| Platform | Method |
|----------|--------|
| Vercel | Auto-detected |
| Netlify | Auto-detected |
| Cloudflare Pages | Auto-detected |
| GitHub Pages | Build + deploy action |
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## Best Practices
- Use Content Collections for type safety
- Leverage static generation
- Add islands only where needed
- Optimize images with Astro Image
