This template provides a modern, accessible, and SEO-friendly project page for research papers, targeting academics and researchers who may not have extensive web development experience. It simplifies content creation using Markdown and MDX, while offering flexibility for developers with its Astro and Tailwind CSS foundation, enabling quick setup and easy deployment.

How It Works

The template leverages Astro, a modern web framework, for building fast, content-focused websites. It utilizes Tailwind CSS for utility-first styling, allowing for rapid UI development and customization. Content is managed via MDX, enabling the seamless integration of Markdown with JSX components, which is advantageous for embedding rich media and custom elements like figure comparison sliders or LaTeX equations directly within the content.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install Node.js.
• Run npm install from the project root.
• Run npm run dev for a local preview.
• Host on GitHub Pages, Vercel, Netlify, etc.
• Official Demo: https://astro-paper.vercel.app/

Highlighted Details

• Out-of-the-box components for figures, image sliders, LaTeX, code blocks, videos, and YouTube embeds.
• Supports custom components using HTML or other frameworks like React, Vue, or Svelte.
• Includes dark mode, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility features.
• SEO-friendly with configurable link previews.

Maintenance & Community

The project is maintained by RomanHauksson, who offers personal setup assistance and actively seeks user feedback for feature development.

Licensing & Compatibility

Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0). This license permits commercial use and linking, but requires derivative works to be shared under the same or a compatible license.

Limitations & Caveats

The template is adapted from existing projects and uses Noto Sans font instead of Google Sans due to licensing. While flexible, advanced customization may require familiarity with Astro and Tailwind CSS.