eleventy-starter-typescript is a minimal, unopinionated starter template for Eleventy (11ty) that brings TypeScript template support to static site generation.
What is eleventy-starter-typescript?
eleventy-starter-typescript is a GitHub-hosted starter project by c0derabbit that pairs the Eleventy static site generator with TypeScript templates. It accepts your content and TypeScript-based templates as input, and outputs a static site. The repository is designed to be bare-bones, intentionally leaving out styles, tests, and bundlers like Rollup so you can pick your own tools. A one-click Deploy with Vercel button lets you launch the project on Vercel from the GitHub repository using the provided external URL.
Key Features
- TypeScript templates — Write your Eleventy templates in TypeScript instead of plain HTML or JavaScript, enabling type checking in your template logic.
- Minimal starter — Ships with no pre-configured CSS, test framework, or Rollup bundling; the author states that if you want those, you can choose your own.
- Vercel deployment — The repository includes a Deploy with Vercel button that directly deploys the starter to Vercel with a pre-filled project and repository name.
- Eleventy (11ty) based — Built on the open-source static site generator Eleventy, which transforms templates and content into a static website.
- Fresh and unopinionated — Positioned as a new, unopinionated starting point (the project has 31 stars) with no existing FAQ, letting you build the setup you prefer.
Who is it for?
- Developers new to 11ty who want to work with TypeScript templates from the very start and prefer a bare-bones base over a feature-heavy starter.
- Static site developers who already have opinions about styling, testing, and bundling tools and want an 11ty setup that doesn't impose any.
- Vercel users who want to spin up an 11ty + TypeScript site quickly through the one-click deployment workflow.
Use cases
- Hobbyist bloggers: Create a personal blog with 11ty and TypeScript templates, adding their own Markdown files and CSS without fighting a pre-configured theme.
- Prototyping teams: Rapidly scaffold an Eleventy site with TypeScript support and deploy to Vercel for previews and staging.
- Tooling enthusiasts: Use the minimal starter as a base to integrate custom build steps, such as adding Tailwind CSS or a test runner, without having to remove existing defaults.
FAQ
Does this starter include styles or a CSS framework?
No. The starter intentionally includes no styles, so you are free to add any CSS framework or plain CSS you like.
Does it come with tests or Rollup?
No. The author left out tests and Rollup deliberately, assuming that anyone using 11ty with TypeScript is capable of selecting their own testing and bundling tools.
Can I deploy this to Vercel?
Yes. The repository has a Deploy with Vercel button that sets up the project on Vercel directly from the GitHub URL.
What is the project's maintenance status?
The project is fresh out of the oven, as the FAQ says nobody has asked anything yet. It currently has 31 stars.
