Techipedia

Techipedia is a Next.js-powered progressive web app blogging template that combines Tailwind CSS styling, MDX content authoring, and installable offline support in one deployable starter.

What is Techipedia?

Techipedia is a blogging site template built on Next.js and bootstrapped from Timlrx's tailwind-nextjs-starter-blog. It converts Markdown and MDX files in a content directory into a styled, SEO-friendly blog with PWA capabilities. The template runs on the Next.js framework, uses Tailwind 3.0 for styling, and is designed for deployment on Vercel.

Key Features

• PWA support — Works offline and can be installed as a native app; includes a custom install button.
• Tailwind 3.0 styling — Easy styling customization via Tailwind and a primary color attribute.
• MDX authoring — Write JSX inside Markdown documents with full MDX support.
• Syntax highlighting — Server-side syntax highlighting with line numbers and line highlighting via rehype-prism-plus.
• Tags and authors — Each unique tag gets its own page; supports multiple authors with metadata in authors/default.md.
• SEO and performance — SEO friendly with RSS feed and sitemaps; near-perfect Lighthouse score.
• Theme and UX — Light and dark themes, top progress bar, and mobile-friendly responsive layout.

Who is it for?

• Developers who want a fast, customizable blog starter with minimal setup and a modern PWA experience.
• Technical bloggers who want to write in Markdown/MDX and publish with code syntax highlighting and tag organization.
• Indie writers who want an installable, offline-capable personal blog they can deploy free on Vercel.

What can you do with Techipedia?

• Personal bloggers: publish long-form articles with tags, multiple authors, and RSS feeds.
• Documentation writers: use MDX to embed interactive components in posts.
• PWA enthusiasts: install the blog as an app and browse offline.

How does Techipedia work?

The quick start flow is: clone the repository, personalize siteMetadata.js with site info, edit authors/default.md for the main author, modify headerNavLinks.js for navigation, add blog posts as Markdown or MDX files, and deploy to Vercel. A compose script (node ./scripts/compose.js) interactively generates a new post with prefilled front matter. Run npm run dev to start the development server at localhost:3000.

FAQ

Does Techipedia work offline?

Yes. The site is a progressive web app that caches content, so it works offline and can be installed as a native app on supported devices.

How do I install it as an app?

A custom install button is included in the template, which triggers the browser's PWA installation flow. Users can also use the browser's "Add to Home Screen" option.

How do I customize the site?

Edit siteMetadata.js for site-wide information, authors/default.md for author details, and headerNavLinks.js for navigation links. Tailwind 3.0 allows color and styling changes via the primary color attribute.

How do I add a new blog post?

Run node ./scripts/compose.js to generate a new post with front matter through an interactive prompt, or create a Markdown/MDX file manually and add it to the posts directory.

Can I deploy it on Vercel?

Yes. The repository includes a Deploy with Vercel button, and the Vercel platform is the recommended deployment method for Next.js projects.