building-emdash-site

Scaffold and customize EmDash-powered Astro sites with deployment configurations.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/emdash-cms/emdash --skill building-emdash-site-emdash-cms
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: building-emdash-site
Source: https://github.com/emdash-cms/emdash/tree/main/templates/marketing-cloudflare/.agents/skills/building-emdash-site
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/emdash-cms/emdash --skill building-emdash-site-emdash-cms

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the setup and customization of EmDash-powered Astro sites, reducing boilerplate and enabling teams to launch projects quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scaffolds EmDash-powered Astro projects with a ready-to-use integration, seed structure, and admin UI patterns.
  • Configures common site features such as menus, taxonomies, widget areas, and portable text rendering, and demonstrates seed-driven content workflows.
  • Use case: launching a new EmDash site for a blog or marketing site with templates and deployment patterns.

Quick Start

Create a new EmDash site using the marketing-cloudflare template and follow the recommended site patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about building-emdash-site

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I set up an EmDash site with Astro?

To set up an EmDash site with Astro, use this Skill to automate project scaffolding, configure astro.config.mjs, and apply ready-to-use integration patterns. It delivers a ready-to-run site with an admin UI workflow and seed structure in minutes.

Does the EmDash Astro integration support Portable Text rendering?

Yes, the EmDash Astro integration supports Portable Text rendering. It configures rendering pipelines and seed-driven content workflows, allowing you to query content and display structured blocks seamlessly within your Astro pages.

What is the best way to configure menus and taxonomies in an Astro site?

The best way to configure menus and taxonomies in an Astro site is by using EmDash patterns. This Skill automatically wires up widget areas, taxonomies, and menu structures during scaffolding to enforce consistent site architecture.

Can I use a seed structure to manage content in Astro?

Yes, you can use a seed structure to manage content in Astro. EmDash implements seed-driven content workflows that populate collections and define initial content, enabling a streamlined admin UI workflow for your marketing or blog site.

Are there ready-to-use templates for launching an EmDash marketing site?

Yes, there are ready-to-use templates for launching an EmDash marketing site. You can start with the marketing-cloudflare template to quickly apply deployment patterns and site configurations for a fast project launch.

How do widget areas work in EmDash Astro projects?

Widget areas in EmDash Astro projects work by enforcing specific site patterns during scaffolding. The Skill configures these widget areas alongside menus and taxonomies, allowing you to manage modular site components through the admin UI.