Minimal portfolio and blog template based on Next.js, with a clean and modern interface
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sylph — Next.js Portfolio Template
By raphaelsalaja
Sylph is a minimal portfolio and blog template built on Next.js, supporting MDX/Markdown writing, light and dark themes, and automatic OG image generation, under the MIT license.
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Supports MDX and Markdown writing, and provides rich front matter fields
Built-in sitemap, robots.txt, metadata, and dynamic OpenGraph image generation
Syntax highlighting for code blocks, with automatic management of blog creation and update timestamps
Offers light/dark mode switching and extensible theme configuration
Under the MIT license, allowing free use, modification, commercial use, and distribution
Template Details
Sylph is a portfolio template released by developer raphaelsalaja on GitHub, with the repository name sylph. Its tech stack is Next.js, and it is categorized as both a portfolio and blog template. Its positioning is a minimal, lightweight personal site: showcasing work, sharing ideas, and writing blog posts with a clean, modern interface.
On the content side, the template supports writing articles in MDX or Markdown and provides a rich set of front matter fields for organizing and customizing articles; blog creation and update timestamps are managed automatically by the template. On the styling side, the template is configured with Tailwind CSS and offers light/dark mode switching and an extensible theming mechanism. For SEO, it includes sitemap, robots.txt, and metadata, and supports automatic generation of OpenGraph images for social sharing, with syntax highlighting for code blocks.
The repository includes an online demo site and Guides documentation. The README provides a one-click Vercel clone deployment entry, requiring configuration of the NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL environment variable. The template is under the MIT license, allowing free use, modification, commercial use, and distribution, but third-party assets such as demo images, fonts, and icons require separate license verification, and external services like domains and hosting may incur costs.
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Is it right for your project?
Use Cases
- Building a personal portfolio website to showcase projects and personal information
- Running a personal tech blog, writing articles in Markdown or MDX
- Sites that need automatic generation of social sharing OG images
- Personal homepages that want to present content in both light and dark themes
Suitable For
- Developers, designers, and creative professionals who need a lightweight portfolio template
- Content authors who are used to writing in Markdown or MDX and maintaining code themselves
- Users who want to customize a personal site based on Next.js and Tailwind CSS
Getting started & customization
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The README provides a one-click Vercel clone deployment entry; during deployment, the NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL environment variable must be configured
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The repository includes an online demo site and Guides documentation; you can first refer to the demo to understand the page structure
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Before use, verify the respective licenses of third-party assets such as demo images, fonts, and icons
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External services like domains and hosting may incur additional costs, which need to be evaluated independently
License & source material
Usage conditions & limitations
Free to use · keep license noticeThis entry covers the free version under the MIT license in the public repository; the free scope is the code of this version and does not imply that external services or third-party assets are free.
Must comply with when using
- Free use, modification, commercial use, and distribution of this version's code are permitted.
- When distributing copies or substantial portions of the code, retain the original author's copyright notice and the full MIT license notice.
- The code is provided as is; warranties and limitations of liability are governed by the original license and applicable law.
Additional costs & items to verify
- When deploying to Vercel, the NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL environment variable must be configured; otherwise, site URL-related features (such as sitemap and OG image links) may be incorrect.
- The README requests sponsorship support, but this is voluntary and does not affect free use under the MIT license.
- Demo images, fonts, icons, and other third-party assets must be verified according to their respective licenses; they cannot be judged solely based on 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
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Original README
https://github.com/raphaelsalaja/sylph/blob/main/LICENSE.mdhttps://github.com/raphaelsalaja/sylph/blob/main/README.mdIf you find this project helpful, consider supporting the project.
Original README
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Template Information
- Source platforms
- GitHub
- Documentation and maintenance reference score
- More documented · 88 / 100
- Technologies
- Next.js · React
- Website type
- Portfolio · Blog
How this score is calculated
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- 2026-01-26
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A minimal and lightweight portfolio template designed for developers, designers, and creatives. It offers a clean, modern interface to showcase your work, share your ideas, and write blog posts.
Built using Next.js, Sylph is optimized for performance and developer experience, providing flexibility and ease of use whether you're showcasing projects or writing content.
## Features
- **Responsive Design**: Works seamlessly on all devices and browsers.
- **MDX and Markdown Support**: Write posts using MDX or Markdown, with extensive flexibility.
- **Optimized for SEO**: Includes sitemaps, robots.txt, and metadata for better search engine visibility.
- **Dynamic OpenGraph (OG) Images**: Automatically generate OG images for social media sharing.
- **Syntax Highlighting**: Built-in support for highlighting code blocks.
- **Tailwind v4**: Fully configured with the latest version of Tailwind CSS for efficient styling.
- **Automated Blog Time Dating**: Automatically manage post creation and updated timestamps.
- **Extensive Frontmatter**: Customize posts with rich metadata and organizational fields.
- **Clean and Simple Structure**: Easy-to-navigate codebase for efficient customization.
- **Light and Dark Mode**: Simple theming with light/dark mode toggle support.
- **Foundations for Expansion**: Built with flexibility in mind, allowing easy expansion and customization.
- **Theming**: Easily extend or customize themes to suit your brand.
## Documentation
To get started with Sylph, check out the [Guides](https://next-sylph-portfolio.vercel.app/guides).
## Sponsor
If you find this project helpful, consider supporting the project. Your contribution helps maintain the project and supports future development.
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