Author

What Is the Author Template?

Author is a monochrome, dark-mode blog template built with AstroJS and Tailwind CSS that gives content creators a clean, typography-driven foundation for their sites.

Features ✨

• 20 Pre-Built Pages including home, pricing, author profile, newsletter, and projects

• 50+ Sections & 60+ Components, ready to mix and match for unique layouts

• MDX Support: write rich blog posts with JSX components inline

• Astro & Tailwind CSS Integration for blazing-fast builds and utility-first styling

• Alpine.js & Plugin Ready: includes tailwindcss/forms, astro/sitemap, and more

• Custom Color Palette: easily tweak brand colors via Tailwind config

• Easy Install: npm package with clear documentation and lifetime updates

Included Components 📒

• Pages: Home, Pricing, Author profile, Newsletter signup, Projects...

• Blog: Standard post, posts with code blocks, tag listings, RSS feed...

• Utility: 404 page, Coming Soon, Contact form

Pros and Cons

Pros ✅

• Extensive Library of pages and components speeds up development

• Modern Tech Stack ensures top performance and SEO friendliness

• Customizable via Tailwind CSS and MDX, even without deep design skills

• Lifetime Updates—no recurring fees after purchase

Cons ⚠️

• Learning Curve: Astro + MDX may be new for some developers

• Paid Template: $99 price point may not suit one-off hobby projects