Directus Sveltekit Blog Starter

Overview:

The Directus Sveltekit Blogging Starter is a combination of Directus, Sveltekit, and Tailwind (via Windicss) to create a blogging starter template. It provides an easy way to create a blog using the Directus headless CMS, Sveltekit framework, and Tailwind for styling.

Features:

• Directus Integration: This template includes Directus, a headless CMS, which allows for easy management of blog posts and content.
• Sveltekit Framework: The template uses the Sveltekit framework, which provides a powerful and efficient way to build web applications.
• Tailwind Styling: The template includes Tailwind CSS with Windicss, making it easy to style the blog with pre-built components and utilities.

Installation:

To install and use the Directus Sveltekit Blogging Starter, follow these steps:

1. Clone the GitHub repository:

git clone https://github.com/alteredorange/directus-sveltekit-blog-starter.git starter

2. Change into the cloned directory:

cd starter

3. Install the dependencies using your preferred package manager. You can use either pnpm, npm, or yarn:

pnpm i  // or 'npm i' or 'yarn'

4. Start the development server. This will start Directus on the default port (http://localhost:8055) and Sveltekit on http://localhost:3000:

pnpm run dev

5. Visit the Directus dashboard (http://localhost:8055) to add blog posts or manage content. You can log in using the following admin credentials:

   • Email: admin@example.com
   • Password: notsecureatall

6. You can edit styles or pages directly through the Sveltekit files, allowing for easy customization.

Summary:

The Directus Sveltekit Blogging Starter is a convenient template for creating a blog using Directus, Sveltekit, and Tailwind. It provides a powerful combination of a headless CMS, a lightweight framework, and a versatile CSS library for efficient development and easy styling. It is easy to install and allows for customization through its Sveltekit files. Users can add posts and manage content through the Directus dashboard. Overall, this template offers a solid foundation for building a blog with modern tools. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, the project welcomes contributions and discussions through their GitHub repository.