Gatsby 5 Boilerplate is a minimal Gatsby starter from Vercel's framework boilerplate collection, designed to deploy a Gatsby site to Vercel with zero configuration and optional Serverless Functions.
What is the Gatsby 5 Boilerplate?
This is a minimal Gatsby application example that can be deployed to Vercel with zero configuration. It uses the Gatsby minimal starter and includes support for SSR, DSG, and API Routes. The template takes a Gatsby project structure and produces a live site on Vercel, with a working example available at https://gatsby.vercel.app.
Key Features
- Zero-config deployment — Deploy directly to Vercel using the Deploy with Vercel button or by importing the repository; no build settings required.
- Gatsby v5 with SSR, DSG, and API Routes — These are supported, letting you use Server-Side Rendering, Deferred Static Generation, and serverless API routes in the same project.
- Minimal starter — Created via
npm init gatsby, running onnpm run developat localhost:8000, with the main page atsrc/pages/index.js. - Notable v5 limitations — Partial Hydration and the Slice API are not currently supported, as noted in the example's README.
- Live example — A running instance is available at https://gatsby.vercel.app so you can see the output before deploying your own.
Who is it for?
- Gatsby developers who want to test a Gatsby v5 site on Vercel without configuring deployment.
- Developers evaluating Vercel who want a ready-made Gatsby project to explore SSR, DSG, and API Routes.
- Teams migrating existing Gatsby sites to Vercel, using this boilerplate as a baseline for setup.
What can you do with the Gatsby 5 Boilerplate?
- Deploy a Gatsby site quickly: Click the Deploy with Vercel button to clone the repository and run it on Vercel with no manual setup.
- Develop locally: Run
npm run developto start a live-reloading server at localhost:8000 and editsrc/pages/index.jsto see changes instantly. - Add serverless functions: Since API Routes are supported, you can extend the site with Vercel Serverless Functions alongside the Gatsby frontend.
How does the Gatsby 5 Boilerplate work?
- Create a new Gatsby site using
npm init gatsby. - Start developing with
npm run develop. - Open http://localhost:8000 to view the site, then edit
src/pages/index.js. - Push the project to a Git repository and import it into Vercel, or use the Deploy button to launch it directly.
FAQ
Is the Gatsby 5 Boilerplate free to use?
Yes, the boilerplate is an open example from Vercel's examples repository. Deploying it to Vercel uses Vercel's platform, which has a free tier for personal projects.
Does this boilerplate support all Gatsby v5 features?
No. The README states that SSR, DSG, and API Routes are supported, but Partial Hydration and the Slice API are not currently supported.
How do I deploy this Gatsby boilerplate to Vercel?
You can use the Deploy with Vercel button, which clones the repository and starts a new Vercel project, or import the repository into Vercel from your Git provider.
What is the live example URL?
The live example is https://gatsby.vercel.app — you can see the deployed Gatsby site there.
