Ntn Boilerplate

Overview

The “Nuxt, Tailwind & NetlifyCMS Boilerplate” is an opinionated starter template that allows users to quickly start a website using Nuxt.js, Tailwind CSS, and Netlify CMS. It provides batteries-included features such as SEO optimization, dark mode, PWA (Progressive Web App) capabilities, and support for markdown and code blocks. The template also includes optional extras like Git LFS (Large File Storage) and Netlify’s Git LFS support.

Features

• Nuxt.js in “universal mode” for great SEO and speed
• Vue 2 for building interactive components
• Vuex for state management (supported but not implemented)
• PostCSS for CSS preprocessing (no SCSS)
• Tailwind CSS for easy and responsive styling
• PurgeCSS for removing unused CSS selectors
• Dark mode with a ColorModePicker (set to “dark mode first”)
• PWA support to install the website as a standalone app
• Netlify CMS for content management without the need for a separate server
• Prettier for code formatting
• Nuxt-content with extensible support for markdown and code blocks
• Optional extra setup for Git LFS and Netlify’s Git LFS support

Installation

To install the Nuxt, Tailwind & NetlifyCMS Boilerplate, follow these steps:

1. Use the deploy button to get your own copy of the repository. Deploy to Netlify

2. This will set up everything needed for running the CMS, including:

   • A new repository in your GitHub account with the code
   • Full Continuous Deployment to Netlify’s global CDN network
   • User and access management with Netlify Identity
   • Content management with Netlify CMS and Nuxt-content

3. Once the initial build finishes, invite yourself as a user:

   • Go to the Identity tab in your new site
   • Click “Invite” and send yourself an invite
   • Start by registering a regular email-account (not OAuth) with a generated password

4. After completing the initial setup, the website is ready for personalization. If you want to upload large media in Netlify CMS, follow these additional steps:

   • Install git-lfs on your computer
   • Remove the “#” in the project’s .gitattributes file
   • Setup Netlify LM by following the provided steps

5. The project commands available for development are:

   • Install dependencies: npm install
   • Run the project for local development: npm run dev
   • Build the app for server-side rendered deployment: npm run build
   • Generate a fully pre-rendered static site: npm run generate

6. Personalize the setup by copying and changing the .env-file with the desired values. Update the necessary files with the correct information:

   • static/admin/config.yml
   • content/site/info.json
   • package.json
   • pages/index.vue

   You can also customize colors, favicon, content, and content collections by modifying the appropriate files.

Summary

The Nuxt, Tailwind & NetlifyCMS Boilerplate is a powerful starter template that enables developers to quickly set up a website using Nuxt.js, Tailwind CSS, and Netlify CMS. It comes with essential features such as SEO optimization, dark mode, PWA capabilities, and support for markdown and code blocks. The template also offers additional functionality like Git LFS support for managing large media files outside the main repository. By providing a smooth installation process and clear instructions for customization, the boilerplate allows users to create personalized and professional websites in minimal time.