Eleventy Bootstrap Starter is a minimal starter template that pairs the Eleventy static site generator with the Bootstrap CSS framework to help developers scaffold a new static website quickly. It is distributed as a public GitHub repository and is installed by cloning the repository and running npm commands.
What is Eleventy Bootstrap Starter?
Eleventy Bootstrap Starter is a minimal starter template for building static websites using Eleventy (11ty) as the site generator and Bootstrap as the styling framework. The template takes Markdown content and SCSS source files as input, processes them through Eleventy and outputs a static HTML site ready to deploy. The project runs on Node.js and uses npm for dependency management, and the repository is hosted publicly on GitHub at github.com/hayyi2/eleventy-bootstrap-starter.
Key Features
- Eleventy static generation — Uses the Eleventy (11ty) build system to compile templates and Markdown files into a static HTML website.
- Bootstrap integration — Includes the Bootstrap CSS framework for responsive styling and components.
- SCSS support — Source styles are written in SCSS, as indicated by the repository tags.
- Markdown content — Content pages can be authored in Markdown, a format Eleventy processes natively.
- NPM scripts — Provides
npm run devto start a development server; dependency installation is done withnpm install. - Minimal footprint — Designed as a minimal starter, keeping the initial project structure lightweight.
Who is it for?
Eleventy Bootstrap Starter is aimed at web developers who want a lightweight starting point for an Eleventy site without giving up the convenience of Bootstrap's utility classes and components. It suits front-end designers who prefer writing SCSS and Markdown over configuring a heavy build pipeline, and it fits freelancers or teams prototyping static websites that need a quick, opinionated layout. The template is also useful for developers learning Eleventy who want a reference implementation that shows how to wire up Bootstrap and SCSS with 11ty.
What can you do with it?
- Developers prototyping a static site: clone the repository, run
npm installandnpm run dev, then edit Markdown and SCSS to see changes in the browser. - Portfolio sites: structure a personal portfolio with Markdown pages and style them using Bootstrap components like navbars and cards.
- Small business websites: build a multi-page static business site with Bootstrap's responsive grid and content sections, deployable to any static hosting service.
How does it work?
The template's documented workflow is a three-step process. First, clone the repository using git clone https://github.com/hayyi2/eleventy-bootstrap-starter.git project-name. Second, install dependencies with npm install. Third, start the development server by running npm run dev.
FAQ
Is Eleventy Bootstrap Starter free?
The repository is public on GitHub, and the starter template is available under an open-source context, so you can clone and use it without paying any license fee. No pricing information is stated on the repository page.
What do I need to run it?
You need Node.js and npm installed on your machine. The setup steps assume you have git available to clone the repository, and the build process relies on npm's dependency management.
Can I use it without touching SCSS?
Yes, you can edit the compiled CSS or ignore the SCSS files entirely. The template's structure lets you write plain CSS too, though the default source is SCSS.
Does it include a specific version of Bootstrap?
The repository description and topics mention Bootstrap, but the exact version is not listed on the page. After installation you can check the package.json file to see which Bootstrap version is pinned.
