Uses MDX as the post format, allowing Markdown and JSX to be mixed in the body
Next.jsReactBlogStarter
nextjs-mdx-blog-starter — Next.js Blog Template
By iamericdev
A Next.js-based blog starter template that uses MDX for post content, includes a table of contents, layout components, and global styles, and can be deployed to Vercel.
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Posts are stored in the /posts directory, and the filename directly becomes the post URL
Front matter supports metadata such as title, tags, date, excerpt, and image
Pages and components are separated: pages in /pages, components in /components, main layout in /components/layout
Global styles are centralized in /components/styles/global.css for unified appearance adjustments
Uses the MIT license, allowing free use, modification, commercial use, and distribution of this version of the code
Template Details
This template is for quickly setting up a Next.js blog that uses MDX as its content format. Posts are placed in the /posts directory with the .mdx extension, and the filename becomes the post URL. Each post uses front matter to set metadata such as title, author, date, tags, excerpt, and cover image. The body can use both Markdown and JSX, so React components can be included in posts.
The template's page code is in /pages, components are in /components, the main layout is in /components/layout, and global styles are in /components/styles/global.css. You can adjust the appearance by modifying these files. The README specifies Vercel as the deployment method; after connecting a GitHub repository, it can build and deploy automatically, and it also supports binding a custom domain.
The repository uses the MIT license, so this version of the code can be used, modified, used commercially, and distributed for free, provided the copyright notice and license notice are retained when distributing. Third-party assets such as demo images, fonts, and icons need their licenses checked separately; external services such as domains and hosting may incur additional charges. The template materials do not describe specific capabilities regarding testing, accessibility, SEO, or content scale, so it is advisable to verify dependencies and the current state of the code before use.
Next.jsBlogStarter
Is it right for your project?
Use Cases
- Building a personal technical blog or writing site
- Using it as a reference project for learning how to combine Next.js and MDX
- Writing posts with interactive content based on existing React components
- Deploying the blog to Vercel and binding a custom domain
Suitable For
- Developers who want to manage post content with Markdown/MDX
- People familiar with React and Next.js who want to quickly start a blog project
- Individuals or teams that need code they can freely modify and use commercially
- Users planning to deploy a static or server-rendered blog with Vercel
Getting started & customization
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After cloning the repository, run npm install or yarn to install dependencies
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Run npm run dev or yarn dev to start the development server, with the default address at http://localhost:3000
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Create a new .mdx file in the /posts directory to write a post; the filename will become the post URL
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Fill in metadata such as title, tags, date, excerpt, and image via front matter
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For deployment, connect Vercel with a GitHub repository for automatic builds, and configure a custom domain as needed
License & source material
Usage conditions & limitations
Free to use · keep license noticeThis listing covers the free version under the MIT license in a public repository; the free scope is this version of the code and does not mean external services or third-party assets are free.
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- This version of the code may be used, modified, used commercially, and distributed for free.
- When distributing copies or substantial portions of the code, retain the original author's copyright notice and the complete MIT license notice.
- The code is provided as is; warranties and limitations of liability are governed by the original license and applicable law.
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- Deployment depends on external hosting services such as Vercel, requiring you to register an account; such external services may incur fees unrelated to the MIT code license.
- Using Vercel for automatic deployment requires a Vercel account and connecting a GitHub repository, which are external service account requirements.
- Demo images, fonts, icons, and other third-party assets must be checked against their respective licenses and cannot be judged solely by the code's MIT license.
- External services such as domains, hosting, databases, payments, or AI may incur additional charges.
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Permission is hereby granted, free of charge
Original License Text
To deploy your blog, you can use a service like [Vercel](https://vercel.com). Vercel makes it easy to deploy Next.js apps with automatic builds and deployments.
Original README
https://github.com/iamericdev/nextjs-mdx-blog-starter/blob/main/LICENSE.txthttps://github.com/iamericdev/nextjs-mdx-blog-starter/blob/main/README.mdOnce you have an account, you can connect your GitHub repository and set up automatic deployments.
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Template Information
- Source platforms
- GitHub
- Documentation and maintenance reference score
- More documented · 77 / 100
- Technologies
- Next.js · React
- Website type
- Blog · Starter
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- 2023-01-01
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- 2026-10-03
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2026-10-03T17:01:06.416Z
Source file / repository<div id="top"></div> [![MIT License][license-shield]][license-url] [![LinkedIn][linkedin-shield]][linkedin-url] ## Welcome to Your Next.js + MDX Blog Starter! This starter template is designed to get you up and running with a Next.js-powered blog that uses MDX for content. You can use this as a starting point for your own blog or as a reference for how to use Next.js and MDX together. ![Product Preview][product-preview-light] ![Product Preview][product-preview-dark] ### Getting Started To get started, clone the repository and install the dependencies: ```sh git clone https://github.com/eric-ricky/nextjs-mdx-blog-starter.git cd nextjs-mdx-blog-starter npm install or yarn ``` Once the dependencies are installed, you can start the development server by running: ```sh npm run dev or yarn dev ``` This will start the development server at http://localhost:3000. You can view and edit the source code in the /pages and /components directories. ### Writing Blog Posts Blog posts go in the **/posts** directory. To create a new blog post, create a new file in this directory using the **.mdx** file extension. The file name will be used as the URL for the blog post, so choose a descriptive and meaningful name. In the front matter of the blog post, you can set various metadata such as the title, author, and date: ``` --- title: My First Blog Post tags: - nextjs - reactjs date: 2022-12-30 excerpt: Some excerpt image: '/image-location' --- ``` After the front matter, you can write the body of the blog post using MDX syntax. MDX is a format that allows you to write both Markdown and JSX in the same file, so you can include React components in your blog posts. ### Customizing the Template You can customize the look and feel of the blog by editing the components in the **/components** directory. The main layout of the blog is in /components/layout, and the styles are in /components/styles/global.css. You can also add your own React components and use them in your blog posts. ### Deploying Your Blog To deploy your blog, you can use a service like [Vercel](https://vercel.com). Vercel makes it easy to deploy Next.js apps with automatic builds and deployments. Once you have an account, you can connect your GitHub repository and set up automatic deployments. You can also set up a custom domain if you have one. That's it! You now have a Next.js + MDX blog up and running. Happy blogging! [Demo](https://sparkblog.vercel.app/) <!-- ================== contact ================= --> ## Contact Website - [website](https://erick-otieno-portfolio.vercel.app/) Linked In - [Eric Otieno](https://linkedin.com/in/erick-otieno-7532b01b9) <p align="right">(<a href="#top">back to top</a>)</p> <!-- MARKDOWN LINKS & IMAGES --> [license-shield]: https://img.shields.io/github/license/othneildrew/Best-README-Template.svg?style=for-the-badge [license-url]: LICENSE.txt [linkedin-shield]: https://img.shields.io/badge/-LinkedIn-black.svg?style=for-the-badge&logo=linkedin&colorB=555 [linkedin-url]: https://linkedin.com/in/erick-otieno-7532b01b9 [product-preview-dark]: preview-dark.jpeg [product-preview-light]: preview-light.jpeg
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