Dockit Astro

Dockit Astro is a free documentation theme for Astro and Tailwind CSS from Themefisher, built to produce fast, clean documentation sites for product teams and API providers with MDX content, dark/light mode, and SEO-optimized pages.

What is Dockit Astro?

Dockit Astro is a modern documentation website template built with Astro and Tailwind CSS, distributed by Themefisher under an MIT license. It takes Markdown and MDX content as input and produces a multi-page documentation site with a homepage, documentation section, reference pages, about, privacy policy, and 404 page. The theme lists Astro v5.14 in its product metadata and its changelog notes an update to Astro v6.0.2, while the product banner says it is updated for Astro v7.

Key Features

• Dark/light mode toggle — A dedicated button switches the whole documentation site between dark and light themes, with both demo styles shown on the landing page.
• Auto-imported MDX components — UI components such as buttons, navigation menus, cards, tabs, accordions, forms, tables, and lists are imported automatically into MDX content, so you can use them without manual imports.
• Markdown & MDX support — Content is authored in Markdown or MDX, covering syntax highlighting, line numbers, copy buttons, language labels, diff highlighting, and file names in code blocks.
• SEO-optimized structure — A clean semantic layout is designed for discoverability, and built-in SEO optimization is listed as a common feature across Themefisher Astro themes.
• Pre-configured deployments — Cloudflare, Vercel, and Netlify deploy settings are included, and a Sitepins CMS option is pre-configured but optional.
• 6 included pages — Homepage, Documentation, Reference, About Us, Privacy Policy, and a 404 page.
• 90+ Google PageSpeed score — The theme claims a 90+ PageSpeed score as part of its common features.
• Modular, component-based codebase — Built on Astro components, with folders such as src/config for site name, description, and style settings.

Who is it for?

Dockit Astro is purpose-built for product teams, SaaS and API developers, software companies, open-source project maintainers, and technical writers who need a documentation site that loads quickly. These users can clone or download the theme, replace placeholder content and assets with their own product documentation, and deploy to any static host.

What can you do with Dockit Astro?

• SaaS and API developers: Publish API reference documentation and integration guides using MDX code blocks with syntax highlighting and copy buttons.
• Open-source maintainers: Host project documentation, release notes, migration guides, and changelogs in a clean layout with version-history articles.
• Technical writers: Write tutorial structures, landing pages, and error pages using the prebuilt page layouts, with navigation configured through a menu.json file.

How does Dockit Astro work?

The setup flow is described on the landing page as three steps: install the template, import the components or functions you need, and start documenting. The Themefisher product page adds the developer workflow: download the code, run npm install, run npm run dev, update src/config with your site name and description, replace placeholder content, then run npm run build and deploy.

Pricing

Dockit Astro is free to download under an MIT license, and the same product is offered with a commercial license priced at $17.00. The free version includes community support and free updates; the commercial license adds premium support, no copyright notice, and a removable license.

Alternatives

Docbox Astro is another Astro documentation theme by Themefisher with a similar purpose and a $77 price point. Themefisher also lists Atemp Astro and Andromeda Astro as related paid themes, though those target multipurpose SaaS and marketing sites rather than documentation specifically.

FAQ

Is Dockit Astro free to use?

Yes, Dockit is completely free and open source under an MIT license. You can use it for personal and commercial projects without limitations, and a $17 commercial license is available if you want premium support and no copyright notice.

What are the system requirements?

Dockit requires Node.js 18+ and works with any modern web browser. It is built on Astro and supports all major operating systems.

Can I customize the design?

Yes, Dockit is highly customizable with Tailwind CSS. You can modify colors, layouts, components, and add your own branding by editing theme configuration files or CSS custom properties.

How do I configure navigation?

Navigation is configured through the menu.json file in your config folder. You can add, remove, or reorder menu items as needed, then the site rebuilds with the updated navigation.