Generates static pages with Eleventy, paired with Netlify CMS for a content editing backend
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neat-starter — Eleventy Starter Template
By surjithctly
An Eleventy-based static site starter template that integrates Netlify CMS, Alpine.js, and Tailwind CSS for quickly building static websites with a content backend.
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What stands out
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Integrates Alpine.js for page interactions, with Tailwind CSS handling styling
README provides complete command steps from cloning and installing dependencies to building and starting
Includes a one-click Netlify deploy button, defaulting to Netlify hosting
Repository contains an MIT license file; code can be used, modified, and commercialized for free
Template Details
neat-starter is a static website starter template that combines the Eleventy static site generator, Netlify CMS content management, Alpine.js lightweight interactive scripting, and Tailwind CSS utility-first styling. Both the repository description and README center on these four technologies, making it suitable for projects that need static output plus visual content editing.
The template provides a ready-to-run example site, with the official demo at neat-starter.netlify.app. The README includes a one-click Netlify deploy button, indicating that its default deployment path is Netlify and that it uses Netlify CMS to manage content after deployment.
The usage flow is described in the README: clone the repository, enter the directory, run npm install to install dependencies, run npm run build first to generate the initial CSS, and then use npm run start to run Eleventy. More detailed instructions point to the author's blog post; the repository itself does not expand on configuration details.
Regarding licensing, the repository includes an MIT license file, permitting free use, modification, commercial use, and distribution of this version of the code, provided the copyright and license notice are retained when distributing. Note that MIT covers only the code itself; third-party assets such as demo images, fonts, and icons, as well as external services like domains and hosting, require separate verification of their respective licenses and fees.
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Is it right for your project?
Use Cases
- Websites that need static output while allowing non-technical members to edit content through a backend
- New projects starting from a template with Netlify as the hosting platform
- Learning scenarios for referencing how Eleventy combines with Netlify CMS, Alpine.js, and Tailwind CSS
Suitable For
- Front-end developers familiar with the npm command line
- Static site projects that need a content management backend
- Personal or small sites planned for deployment to Netlify
Getting started & customization
Use these recorded setup notes alongside the repository instructions for your chosen version.
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After cloning the repository, enter the directory and run npm install to install dependencies
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Run npm run build first to generate the initial CSS; this step is only needed the first time
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Use npm run start to run Eleventy and start local development
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More detailed configuration instructions are in the author's blog post linked in the README
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Before using third-party assets such as demo images, fonts, and icons, verify their licenses yourself
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 mean external services or third-party assets are free.
Must comply with when using
- Permits free use, modification, commercial use, and distribution of this version of the code.
- 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
- The template's default deployment path is Netlify; using its hosting and Netlify CMS content backend requires registering a Netlify account and may be subject to that external service's free quotas and terms.
- The README does not expand on configuration details within the repository; complete setup instructions require visiting the author's external blog post.
- 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
Deploy to Netlify
Original README
https://github.com/surjithctly/neat-starter/blob/master/LICENSEhttps://github.com/surjithctly/neat-starter/blob/master/README.mdDetailed instructions are available in my blog.
Original README
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Template Information
- Source platforms
- GitHub
- Documentation and maintenance reference score
- More documented · 76 / 100
- Technologies
- Eleventy
- Website type
- Starter
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- Repository update recorded
- 2024-06-14
- Screenshot last checked
- 2026-10-01
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2026-10-01T14:33:51.607Z
Source file / repository# Neat Starter Starter Template for **N**etlify CMS, **E**leventy, **A**lpine JS & **T**ailwind CSS ## Live Demo [https://neat-starter.netlify.app/](https://neat-starter.netlify.app/) ### Technologies used: - [Netlify CMS](https://www.netlifycms.org/) - [Eleventy](https://www.11ty.dev/) - [Alpine.js](https://github.com/alpinejs/alpine) - [Tailwind CSS](https://tailwindcss.com/) |  | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | <a href="https://app.netlify.com/start/deploy?repository=https://github.com/surjithctly/neat-starter&stack=cms"><img src="https://www.netlify.com/img/deploy/button.svg" alt="Deploy to Netlify" /></a> ## Getting Started Detailed instructions are available in my blog. [Check it out](https://blog.surjithctly.in/neat-stack-create-a-static-website-with-netlify-cms-eleventy-alpinejs-and-tailwindcss) ### 1\. Clone this Repository ``` git clone https://github.com/surjithctly/neat-starter.git ``` ### 2\. Navigate to the directory ``` cd neat-starter ``` ### 3\. Install dependencies ``` npm install ``` ### 4\. Build the project to generate the first CSS This step is only required the very first time. ``` npm run build ``` ### 5\. Run Eleventy ``` npm run start ``` ## Author Surjith S M ( [@surjithctly](https://surjithctly.in/) )
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