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SuperWeb Barebones

A default starter template for Astro + Tailwind CSS. Sitemap, RSS feed, and Open Graph protocol support included. Zero frameworks and minimal styling.


Welcome to Barebones, an open source template for Astro designed for simplicity and flexibility. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, Barebones provides everything you need to kickstart your next blog with minimal setup.


Head over to the repository and check out our documentation to get started.

Key features

  • Batteries included: Get started immediately with a ready-to-use setup. Start writing right away, no extensive configuration required.
  • Fast by default: Leverage the power of Astro, Tailwind CSS, and Markdown to create fast, lightweight web pages.
  • Extensible and customizable: Perfect foundation to build upon and meet your unique needs.
  • SEO-friendly: Sitemap, RSS feeds, and Open Graph protocol support out of the box.
  • Best practices: Follows industry best practices for development, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code.
  • Accessible: Dark and light mode support, keyboard navigation, and semantic HTML. Fully compliant with WCAG standards.
  • Free and open source: Join the community and contribute to make this project even better!

Core Web Vitals

Performance: 100

Accessibility: 100

Best Practices: 100

SEO: 100

Further reading

Read the documentation for Barebones, join our Discord server, or find us on X (Twitter) at @superwebthemes.

Styled examples

If you're interested in predesigned websites built with Barebones, check out SuperWeb Themes — a variety of expertly designed Barebones examples by us.