Astro +
Cloudflare
Kickstart Project
Build and launch with one framework, one vendor, zero hassle.
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<h1> Easy to use </h1>
<p> Infinitely Extensible </p>
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Deploy faster
A Smarter Starting Point for Modern Websites
In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, getting a project off the ground often involves juggling tools, vendors, and architectural decisions that can easily spiral into complexity. What if there was a way to cut through all of that—an opinionated but flexible quickstart that makes it easier to build and scale a web project, even when you don’t know the final scope yet?
That's why I created this quickstart project. It’s a thoughtfully designed boilerplate project that gives you everything you need to go from concept to deployment—with zero guesswork and near-zero overhead.
Built to Be Simple by Default, Powerful When Needed
At its core, this quickstart template is built around Astro, a modern static site generator (SSG) that emphasizes zero-JavaScript-by-default for blazingly fast performance. Astro is perfect for sites that are mostly static but occasionally need sprinkles of interactivity—thanks to its Islands Architecture and seamless integration with React and other frameworks.
By default, your site is entirely static and can be hosted anywhere. But with a flip of a switch, you can scale up to dynamic server-side rendering, add APIs with Astro Endpoints, and even manage forms or backends—all without needing to rethink your architecture. With this kickstart project you get:
- SSG by Default. Astro keeps your technical overhead low while making it easy to add additional functionality through client side rendering only when you need to.
- Streamlined Dev Experience. At its core, Astro takes care of common web dev chores like image optimization, SEO best practices, routing, etc. while keeping development simple. Editing .astro files feels like writing plain HTML until you want to do something more.
- Efficient and Accessible. Lightning fast. 100/100 Lighthouse performance.
- Extensible. Use the Starlight integration to create a beautiful documentation site. Use Astro's server actions to connect to a DB or data source. Use Astro's content collections to create a static blog or portfolio without the need for a CMS. The possibilities are endless.
“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”
One Vendor to Rule Them All
Here’s where the template really shines: Cloudflare. Instead of stitching together multiple providers for domain registration, DNS, SSL, hosting, CAPTCHA, and database services, Cloudflare gives you a unified platform for all of these services along with a generous free hosting tier.
With Cloudflare you can get your entire site up and running for only the cost of your domain!
Why Use This Kickstart
At the end of the day, what you are building is more important than the tools you use to build it. This kickstart project is designed to eliminate friction and accelerate your web development workflow. Whether you're building a landing page, a documentation hub, or a full-fledged web app, this boilerplate gives you a solid, production-ready foundation—without the usual complexity. It combines the simplicity of Astro with a thoughtfully curated tech stack and first-class integration with Cloudflare, so you can go from idea to deployment in minutes. No more wrestling with scattered tools or architecture decisions. Just clean code, smart defaults, and the flexibility to scale when you're ready.