LemonEezee is a fully configurable frontend-template (or boilerplate) that automates repetitive web-development tasks so individual developers and small teams can start projects from scratch without setting up their own workflow.
What is LemonEezee?
LemonEezee is a frontend-template that runs on Node.js (version 10 or newer with npm) and uses Gulp as its task runner. It takes source files written in HTML, Sass, vanilla JavaScript, and a little Twig, and processes them through automated tasks such as injecting stylesheets and scripts into pages, generating SVG sprites from a folder of icons, adding vendor prefixes, and handling font inclusion. The project is maintained by Misha Frunze and his team Eezeepeezee, and is released as open source on GitHub.
What makes LemonEezee stand out?
The template's main selling point is that it is "not overstyled" — it provides a minimal visual starting point and focuses on automating configuration. You can customize the grid system by setting your own breakpoints (even renaming them) and choosing the number of columns (16, 8, or 32), and the template generates column classes like col-sm-10 or col-md-24 plus universal helpers like col-half and col-quarter. Beyond the grid, you can configure the color system, spacers, and typography to generate CSS classes, Sass functions and mixins, and code snippets. A Layout Helpers module adds utilities for visualizing guides and breakpoints, and a "mouse killer" mode for testing keyboard-only navigation.
Who should use LemonEezee?
Individual developers and small teams who prefer spending time on building rather than configuring build tools are the target audience. Developers who are comfortable with HTML5, CSS3, Sass, vanilla JavaScript, and basic Node.js/npm command-line usage will get the most value. Some familiarity with Twig is helpful because the template uses it. The quick-start requires cloning the repository, removing the existing .git folder, running npm i, and starting gulp watch.
What can you do with LemonEezee?
- Bootstrap a new project fast: Clone the repo, run
rm -rf .git, install dependencies withnpm i, and start developing withgulp watch. - Create a custom grid system: Configure breakpoints and column counts (e.g., 16, 8, or 32) and get generated utility classes that match your design.
- Automate SVG sprites: Place icons into a folder and the build process generates a sprite automatically.
- Test keyboard-only flows: Use the "mouse killer" feature in the Layout Helpers module to simulate navigation without a mouse.
How does LemonEezee work?
The template uses Gulp as its task runner. After installation, you run gulp watch and the build process handles asset inclusion, CSS prefixing, SVG sprites, and font loading automatically. Because the project is still in alpha, the full manual is planned but not yet published; during this phase you learn the workflow by exploring the configuration files.
FAQ
Is LemonEezee free?
LemonEezee is open source and published on GitHub, so it is free to use. The README does not mention any paid tiers.
What are the requirements for using LemonEezee?
You need Node.js version 10 or newer with npm, and Gulp installed globally or locally through your npm dependencies. The README lists Node.js and Gulp as requirements.
Does LemonEezee rely on a CSS framework like Bootstrap?
No. LemonEezee is described as "not overstyled" — it generates its own configurable CSS classes, Sass functions, and mixins from your breakpoint, color, spacer, and typography settings rather than depending on an existing framework.
Can I rename breakpoint prefixes?
Yes. The template lets you set up your own breakpoints, including the names, so you aren't stuck with default prefixes like "sm" or "xl". You can even choose the number of columns in your grid.
Why is the template still in alpha?
The README states that while LemonEezee is still in alpha, the full manual will be published later. This means the project is actively developed and some documentation may be incomplete.
