NextJS Simple Blog is a starter blog theme for Jamstack Themes, built on the Next.js framework and integrated with the Lyket feedback system to collect reader reactions on posts.
What is NextJS Simple Blog?
NextJS Simple Blog is a minimal blog starter theme designed for the Jamstack Themes directory. It is written in Next.js, a React-based framework that supports static site generation and server-side rendering, and it includes the Lyket feedback widget as its only third-party integration. As a starter theme, it provides the basic scaffolding for a blog site — pages, layout, and a reaction system — so developers can build on it rather than start from zero.
Key Features
- Next.js framework — Uses Next.js, giving developers access to its static export, file-based routing, and React tooling.
- Lyket feedback integration — Embeds Lyket's reaction buttons (such as like and clap) directly into posts, enabling reader feedback without a custom backend.
- Jamstack Themes listing — Published on the Jamstack Themes directory, which only includes open-source themes, so the source code is publicly available for any developer to fork.
- Minimal starter structure — Contains only the essential files for a simple blog, making it easy to understand and modify.
- Repository stats — The project has 3 stars at the time of writing, indicating an early-stage or niche starter.
Who is it for?
- Independent bloggers — People who want a clean, straightforward Next.js blog without configuring extra services.
- Developers exploring Jamstack — Those looking at Jamstack Themes for a bare-bones Next.js example to use as a reference or base.
- Sites that want instant reactions — Blog owners who want to engage readers with Lyket's emoji-based feedback without setting up authentication or a database.
Use cases
- Personal blog startup: Create a new personal blog by forking this theme, writing posts with Next.js conventions, and publishing to a static host.
- Prototyping a content site: Use the theme as a foundation to experiment with Next.js layouts and routing before adding more complex features.
- Learning Lyket integration: See a concrete example of how to embed Lyket's script into a Next.js application.
FAQ
Is NextJS Simple Blog open source?
Yes — it is listed on Jamstack Themes, a directory that only features open-source themes, and the repository is publicly available to clone or fork.
What does the Lyket integration do?
Lyket provides a lightweight feedback widget with reaction buttons. When embedded in blog posts, it lets readers click a reaction (for example, a like or a clap) and shows cumulative counts, all handled through Lyket's cloud service.
Does this theme include a CMS?
The theme itself does not mention any CMS integration. It simply pairs Next.js with Lyket, so a typical setup would involve writing blog content directly in code (for example, with Markdown files) or adding a CMS separately.
