Simple blog code starter for BCMS and Gatsby.js
This is a bare-bones starter kit for BCMS, a headless CMS and Gatsby.js. It's minimal but solid, with a clean codebase that hooks directly into your BCMS project, ready to extend and scale as needed.
Static-first. Fast. Easy to scale.
This is a minimal Gatsby starter built for content-focused websites powered by BCMS. It’s production-ready out of the box, with a clean file structure, static site generation, and zero unnecessary overhead.
Built for developers who want a solid base they can grow from—without distractions.
How It Works
Static Generation: All blog posts and the listing page are generated at build time using Gatsby’s data layer, giving you fast load times and strong SEO.
BCMS Integration: Blog content is fetched in
gatsby-node.tsand passed into templates via context, so the frontend stays clean and CMS logic stays out of your components.Dynamic Page Creation: Blog pages are created programmatically during the build, using simple templates for both listings and individual posts.
Component-based UI: The UI is split into small React components like
BlogCard,Tag, andContentManager, making it easy to tweak or expand. Layout and utilities are organized for clarity.Minimal styling: Comes with Tailwind CSS and a single CSS file. The design is left barebones on purpose—ready to be customized.
TypeScript throughout: Everything’s typed for better DX and safety.
Why Use It?
This starter is great if you want to:
Learn how Gatsby works with a headless CMS, using real-world patterns
Build a simple but scalable blog or docs site
Skip the boilerplate and focus on shipping content
It gives you a clean, typed foundation for any static site that needs structure—but not bloat.
npx @thebcms/cli create gatsby starter simple-blog
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