Scribbler is a responsive HTML/CSS/JavaScript template from Codrops that gives developers a ready-made landing page and documentation page with a terminal-inspired theme.
What is Scribbler?
Scribbler is a responsive HTML/CSS/JavaScript template designed for developers who need a small landing page and a documentation/usage page for their coding projects. It is built with vanilla JavaScript and modern CSS features such as CSS variables and CSS Grid, so it works as a set of static files with no build step. The template was created by Amie Chen and published on Codrops, and its design uses a terminal-inspired aesthetic.
What makes Scribbler stand out?
Because it avoids frameworks and libraries, Scribbler stays lightweight and easy to restyle. Key specifics include:
- Vanilla JavaScript and CSS3 — no jQuery, React, or build tools required; you edit plain HTML and CSS.
- CSS Grid layout — responsive page structure defined with modern CSS, without a grid framework.
- CSS variables — theme colors and spacing are centralized, so global changes are a one-line edit.
- Highlight.js integration — code blocks in the documentation get syntax highlighting across many languages.
- Font Awesome v4 — ready icon set for buttons, feature lists, and social links.
- Google Fonts (Nunito) — the template loads a clean, geometric sans-serif typeface by default.
- Dual-page structure — the package includes a landing page and a documentation page, each responsive down to mobile widths.
Who should use Scribbler?
Scribbler fits developers who want a no-dependency starting point for a project site. Use it if you are:
- An open-source maintainer looking for a simple landing page plus a usage guide.
- A small team that wants documentation without configuring a static site generator.
- A designer or developer prototyping a terminal-themed website with minimal assets.
Use cases
- Solo developers: publish a polished landing page with a docs section for a side project in an afternoon.
- API or library authors: document installation and usage with code samples highlighted by Highlight.js.
- Hackathon participants: quickly scaffold a project site with a terminal look for a demo.
FAQ
Is Scribbler free to use?
Yes, Scribbler is released under the Codrops free license. You can use it freely in personal and commercial projects, but you may not republish, distribute, or sell the template itself as-is.
Does Scribbler require a build step?
No. Scribbler is a collection of static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files. You download the package, edit the files, and open them in any browser; no bundler or server-side setup is needed.
What dependencies does Scribbler load?
The template loads Highlight.js for syntax highlighting, Font Awesome v4 for icons, and the Nunito font from Google Fonts. All of these are loaded from CDNs, so an internet connection is needed for those assets to render.
Can I change the terminal theme?
Yes, the template uses CSS variables for its color scheme, so you can replace the terminal-inspired palette with your own colors by editing a few variable definitions in the stylesheet.
