A modern Craft CMS starter kit for agencies and developers — featuring Vite, Tailwind, Datastar, Vue, GraphQL, and DDEV.
The CraftCMS Lazy Starter Kit is an innovative solution designed for developers eager to create fast, clean, and maintainable websites using Craft CMS. It integrates modern tools like Vite, Tailwind CSS, Vue Web Components, and Datastar to provide a comprehensive and efficient development experience. This starter kit stands out for its ability to help agencies and freelancers quickly launch production-ready Craft projects, complete with practical examples and ready-to-use components.
By leveraging the features of Craft CMS 5, this kit promises not only a streamlined setup process but also robust functionalities that simplify various aspects of development. Whether you are building a blog, a portfolio, or any digital space, the CraftCMS Lazy Starter Kit offers a contemporary framework that enhances productivity while maintaining clarity and scalability.
Modern Tooling: Built with Craft CMS 5, Vite for fast bundling, and Tailwind CSS v4 for utility-first styling, ensuring a contemporary development stack.
Datastar Integration: Features real-world Datastar examples for seamless Craft integration, demonstrating server-synchronized states and reactive UI updates without additional build steps.
Clean Architecture: Offers a structured and maintainable foundation ideal for agencies and freelancers, including pre-built examples for Matrix Blocks and CKEditor integration.
SEO Optimization: Comes equipped with JSON-LD Organization Schema and tools like SEOMate for handling SEO meta tags, Open Graph, and sitemaps.
Interactive Elements: Utilizes Vue 3 for progressive enhancement with custom elements and Embla Carousel for touch-friendly sliders, enhancing user engagement and site interactivity.
Development Efficiency: Integrates DDEV for a reproducible local development environment, allowing developers to set up and manage their projects effortlessly.
Production Ready: Facilitates a smooth transition to production with optimized asset generation, improving site performance and load times.
Open Source Community: Developed by Andi Grether, this starter kit is open for everyone, promoting collaboration and faster development within the Craft CMS community.
