Getting Started | Marc Launey

Welcome to Astro Modular! This quick start guide will get your blog running in minutes. Choose your preferred workflow below.

Prerequisites & Installation

You’ll need:

Node.js 18+
pnpm (recommended) or npm

Quick Setup

# Install pnpm
npm install -g pnpm

# Install dependencies
pnpm install

# Preview
pnpm dev # or pnpm preview
# Available at http://localhost:5000

# Build for production
pnpm build

Choose Your Workflow

Using Obsidian?

Perfect! Astro Modular is designed specifically for Obsidian users.

Quick Start:

Open folder as vault: Navigate to src/content/ in Obsidian
Trust the author and enable the preconfigured plugins
Use the Astro Modular Settings wizard to configure your theme and preferences
Start writing with the included templates and hotkeys

What you get:

Seamless publishing: write in Obsidian, publish to your blog with git
Versatile internal linking support: [[Wikilinks]] and markdown links work perfectly
Obsidian-specific features: callouts, highlighting, and more display beautifully
Preconfigured plugins & hotkeys: all optimized for blogging

Next Steps:

Read the Obsidian Vault Guide for detailed setup
Use the Astro Modular Settings plugin to customize your theme and preferences
Start writing your first post with the included templates

Not Using Obsidian?

No problem! You can still use Astro Modular with any editor.

Quick Start:

Edit src/config.ts to customize your site settings
Create content in src/content/posts/ using standard markdown
Deploy when ready

Next Steps:

Read the setup guide for detailed configuration
Explore the reference guide for markdown features
Customize your theme and layout in src/config.ts

Essential Configuration

Update these core settings in src/config.ts:

export const siteConfig = {
  site: 'https://yourdomain.com',
  title: 'Your Blog Title',
  description: 'Your blog description',
  author: 'Your Name',
  language: 'en',
}