#What is Astrolus?

Astro Theme is a free, open-source landing page template crafted by Tailus-UI for developers building with Astro and Tailwind CSS. Its primary goal is to provide a modern, responsive foundation for creating SaaS homepages or marketing sites quickly.

With Tailus blocks integrated, it offers a clean structure and supports light and dark themes, making it ideal for startups, freelancers, and agencies.

#Features

• Pre-Built Layout: A single-page template with sections like hero, features, and testimonials.

• Light and Dark Themes: Switchable themes for accessibility and user preference.

• Responsive Design: Fully adaptable across devices using Tailwind CSS.

• Tailus Blocks: Modular, reusable UI blocks for rapid development.

• Astro Structure: Organised with Astro components, layouts, and pages for easy routing.

#Pros and Cons

#Pros

• Quick Start: Pre-built template speeds up development for landing pages.

• Customizable: Tailwind CSS and Astro allow for easy design tweaks.

• Free and Open-Source: MIT license offers flexibility for personal and commercial use.

• Modern Aesthetic: Tailus blocks provide a sleek, professional look.

• Community-Driven: Backed by Tailus-UI’s active GitHub presence.

#Cons

• Single-Page Focus: Limited to landing pages; not ideal for complex sites.

• Astro Dependency: Requires familiarity with Astro’s framework.

• Basic Features: Lacks advanced interactivity without additional customization.

• No Built-In CMS: Content updates require manual edits to the codebase.

#Included Components - Templates

Astro Theme includes a structured setup for a landing page:

• Template Sections: Hero, feature cards, testimonials, and footer, built with Tailus blocks.

• Components: Card components (Card.astro) for reusable UI elements.

• Layouts: A base layout (Layout.astro) for consistent page structure.

• Pages: Single entry point (index.astro) exposed as the homepage route.

• Static Assets: Public folder for assets like favicon.svg.

#Pricing

Astro Theme operates on a Free model:

• Free Access: Fully open-source under the MIT license, with no cost to use or modify.

• Available on GitHub for cloning and contributions.

#Integrations

Astro Theme integrates with:

• Astro: Built for Astro, supporting React, Vue, or Svelte components within the framework.

• Tailwind CSS: Uses Tailwind for styling, compatible with custom configurations.

• Tailus Blocks: Leverages Tailus-UI’s block system for modular UI design.

• Deployment: Easily deployable on platforms like Netlify (as seen with its demo at astrolus.netlify.app).