BCMS Job Board is an Astro.js starter kit from BCMS that scaffolds a job board website connected to the BCMS headless CMS, with a minimal, clean codebase positioned as ready to extend and scale.
What is the BCMS Job Board code starter for Astro.js?
This is a front-end starter for Astro 6 that hooks directly into a BCMS project, so job listings and other content live in the CMS while the site is generated with Astro. It is created by the BCMS team and distributed through the bcms/starters repository on GitHub. The starter itself is minimal by design; it ships with the structure needed for a job board and leaves room for added features.
The project is initialized with a single command: npx @thebcms/cli create astro starter job-board, followed by interactive prompts. This is a code starter, not a hosted service — you run it locally and deploy the resulting Astro site yourself.
Key Features
- One-command scaffolding — Generates a new project with
npx @thebcms/cli create astro starter job-board; the BCMS CLI handles setup and prompts. - BCMS integration — The codebase connects directly to your BCMS project, so content managed in BCMS is rendered by the Astro site.
- Clean, minimal codebase — Described as minimal but solid, with a structure intended to be extended and scaled. This makes it a base for custom job board builds rather than a finished product with every feature.
- Current framework versions — Built and tested against Astro 6, with Node.js 22.x or newer and npm 10.x or newer required.
- Support resources — BCMS provides documentation, an Astro integration guide, and a Discord community for help.
Who is it for?
- Astro developers who want a job board front-end they can connect to BCMS instead of building from scratch.
- Agencies building job board or listings sites for clients — the starter gives a repeatable base that hooks into the same CMS backend.
- BCMS users who already manage job content in BCMS and need a performant Astro front-end to publish it.
- Developers learning Astro and headless CMS integrations can use this starter as a reference implementation of the BCMS–Astro integration.
What can you do with it?
- Launch a job board: scaffold the starter, connect your BCMS project, and publish listings managed in the CMS.
- Use it as a starting point: because the code is minimal and clean, you can add search, filtering, company profiles, or apply flows on top.
- Evaluation: quickly set up an Astro site with BCMS to assess whether the CMS integration fits your workflow.
How does the starter work?
Run the one-line CLI command and follow the prompts to install the project. The generated codebase then reads content from your BCMS project and renders it with Astro. Requirements are Node.js 22.x or newer, npm 10.x or newer, and Astro 6.x. The BCMS documentation covers the integration in more detail.
FAQ
What are the requirements to use this starter?
You need Node.js 22.x or newer and npm 10.x or newer. The starter is built and tested against Astro 6.x, so using Astro 6 is recommended.
How do I create a project with this starter?
Run npx @thebcms/cli create astro starter job-board in your terminal and follow the interactive prompts. The BCMS CLI will generate the project files locally.
Does this include a backend or CMS?
No. This is a front-end starter that hooks into your own BCMS project. You still need a BCMS project for hosting and managing your job listings and other content.
Is there documentation for the BCMS and Astro integration?
Yes. BCMS provides documentation and an Astro integration guide linked from the starter's README, along with a Discord community for questions.
What is BCMS?
BCMS is a headless CMS with documentation and integration guides for Astro and other frameworks. This starter is part of the BCMS starters repository on GitHub.
