godocs-bulma

godocs-bulma is a free static HTML template for building documentation websites, created by Themefisher and styled with the Bulma CSS framework. It ships with simple HTML and CSS files that you can edit directly, plus an optional Gulp-based workflow for live reload and production builds.

What is godocs-bulma?

godocs-bulma is a free HTML template by Themefisher designed for documentation sites, and it also works as a portfolio template. It takes a set of HTML and CSS files in a theme folder and outputs a static website you can host anywhere. You can edit the source files directly and open index.html in a browser for instant preview, or use the included package.json scripts to run a local development server with Gulp.

Key Features

• Bulma CSS framework — The template is built on Bulma, a modern CSS framework known for its flexbox-based responsive grid, giving the pages a clean, mobile-first layout.
• Simple basic editing — For quick changes, you only need to edit the HTML and CSS files inside the theme folder and open index.html; no build step is required for basic use.
• Gulp development workflow — The package.json includes scripts: npm run dev starts a local server with live reload, and npm run build creates a production-ready theme folder with your changes.
• Production build output — Running npm run build outputs a static theme folder that can be deployed directly as the main site.
• MIT license — The code is released under the MIT license, so you can use it freely in personal and commercial projects; the demo images are not covered by that license.

Who is it for?

• Documentation writers who want to set up a clean, responsive docs site without starting from scratch.
• Developers who are comfortable editing HTML/CSS and want a Gulp-based build pipeline for a static site.
• Designers and agencies looking for a free Bulma-based starting point that can be customized and rebranded.

What can you do with it?

• Product teams: publish API docs, user guides, or knowledge bases quickly by editing the HTML content and styling.
• Freelancers: create a simple portfolio site by adapting the template's layout to showcase work samples.
• Students and hobbyists: learn how a Gulp-based static template is structured by studying the included files and scripts.

How does godocs-bulma work?

After downloading the template from GitHub, you can either open the theme folder and edit files directly, or use the advanced workflow: install Node.js and Gulp globally, run npm install, then npm run dev to preview with live reload. When done, npm run build generates the final static folder.

FAQ

Is godocs-bulma free?

Yes, the template is free to download and use. The code is released under the MIT license, so you can use it in personal and commercial projects without paying.

What do I need to run the advanced workflow?

You need Node.js installed on your machine and Gulp installed globally via npm install --global gulp-cli. Then you run npm install in the project folder and npm run dev to start the preview server.

Can I use the images from the template?

The images included in the demo are for demonstration purposes only. They are not covered by the MIT license, and Themefisher does not have permission to share them, so you should replace them with your own images.

Does the basic usage require any build tools?

No, for basic usage you can simply open index.html in your browser after editing the HTML and CSS files in the theme folder. Node.js and Gulp are only needed for the advanced local development workflow.