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nextjs-theme-simple — Next.js Blog Template

By wtlow003

A minimalist blog theme built with Next.js, ported from the Hugo theme Mini, supporting MDX content, code highlighting, and mathematical formulas.

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A blog theme built with Next.js, adapted from the Hugo theme Mini

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Supports MDX authoring, with content processed by Velite

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Syntax highlighting for code via rehype-pretty-code

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Mathematical formula rendering via rehype-katex

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Uses Shadcn-style components and Framer Motion animations

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Responsive layout, suitable for mobile and desktop

Template Details

Simple is a minimalist blog theme built with Next.js and adapted from the Hugo theme Mini. It retains Mini's clean look while being rewritten for a modern web stack: content is written in Markdown/MDX and processed by Velite; code blocks are syntax-highlighted with rehype-pretty-code; mathematical formulas are rendered by rehype-katex; interface components follow the Shadcn style, with Framer Motion providing transition animations. The theme uses a responsive layout and displays properly on both mobile and desktop. The repository 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. In the README's Roadmap, Open Graph integration and SEO enhancements remain unfinished, indicating these aspects are not yet implemented in the code.

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Is it right for your project?

Use Cases

  • Building a personal technical blog and publishing Markdown/MDX articles
  • Writing scenarios that require displaying code snippets and mathematical formulas
  • Projects that want to reproduce the look of the Mini theme with Next.js instead of Hugo

Suitable For

  • Front-end developers familiar with Next.js and React
  • Bloggers who primarily write in Markdown/MDX
  • Content sites that prefer minimalist typography and do not need complex features

Getting started & customization

Use these recorded setup notes alongside the repository instructions for your chosen version.

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    After cloning the repository, run npm run dev (or yarn/pnpm/bun dev) and view the result at http://localhost:3000

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    Content is written in Markdown/MDX and processed by Velite; article files must be placed according to the project's conventions

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    Third-party assets such as demo images, fonts, and icons require independent license verification

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    Open Graph integration and SEO enhancements in the README are still to-dos; the related capabilities are not yet implemented

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Free to use · keep license notice

This entry covers the free version under the MIT license in the public repository; the free scope applies to that version's code and does not imply that external services or third-party assets are free.

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  • The code of this version may be used, modified, used commercially, and distributed free of charge.
  • 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.

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Template Information

Source platforms
GitHub
Documentation and maintenance reference score
Partly documented · 73 / 100
Technologies
Next.js · Hugo · React
Website type
Blog
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Repository update recorded
2024-07-15
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<h1 align="center">Simple</h1>

<p align="center">
    <a href="https://vercel.com/new/clone?repository-url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fwtlow003%2Fnextjs-theme-simple"><img src="https://vercel.com/button" alt="Deploy with Vercel"/></a>
</p>

## Motivation

![simple](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3e362175-824f-4ce1-b4fe-b82f492bfe36)

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Simple**, is a minimalistic blogging theme made with [Next.js](https://nextjs.org/) and adapted from the beloved Hugo theme – [Mini](https://github.com/nodejh/hugo-theme-mini).

**Simple** retain the exact minimalistic feels from Mini, with following features for the modern web:

1. **Next.js Powered**: Benefit from the speed, SEO advantages, and versatility of Next.js.
2. **Framer Motion Integration**: Smooth animations that improve user engagement.
3. **Shadcn Styled Components**: Consistent and attractive design elements made easy.
4. **MDX Support**: Write in Markdown format and handle content with [Velite](https://velite.js.org/guide/introduction).
5. **Syntax Highlighting**: Syntax highlighting for code with [rehype-pretty-code](https://rehype-pretty.pages.dev/).
6. **Math Support**: Write beautiful math equation with [rehype-katex](https://www.npmjs.com/package/rehype-katex).
4. **Fully Responsive**: Your blog will look great on any device, from mobile to desktop.

## Demo:

> [!TIP]
>
> You may visit the live demo deployment: https://simple-iota-two.vercel.app/

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/87609209-ac7e-4d9d-bfc4-12dd4d482a76

## Getting Started

First, run the development server:

```bash
npm run dev
# or
yarn dev
# or
pnpm dev
# or
bun dev
```

Open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) with your browser to see the result.


## Roadmap

- [ ] Open Graph Integration
- [ ] SEO Enhancement
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