| # Astro Starter Kit: Minimal | |
| ```sh | |
| npm create astro@latest -- --template minimal | |
| ``` | |
| [](https://stackblitz.com/github/withastro/astro/tree/latest/examples/minimal) | |
| [](https://codesandbox.io/p/sandbox/github/withastro/astro/tree/latest/examples/minimal) | |
| [](https://codespaces.new/withastro/astro?devcontainer_path=.devcontainer/minimal/devcontainer.json) | |
| > π§βπ **Seasoned astronaut?** Delete this file. Have fun! | |
| ## π Project Structure | |
| Inside of your Astro project, you'll see the following folders and files: | |
| ```text | |
| / | |
| βββ public/ | |
| βββ src/ | |
| β βββ pages/ | |
| β βββ index.astro | |
| βββ package.json | |
| ``` | |
| Astro looks for `.astro` or `.md` files in the `src/pages/` directory. Each page is exposed as a route based on its file name. | |
| There's nothing special about `src/components/`, but that's where we like to put any Astro/React/Vue/Svelte/Preact components. | |
| Any static assets, like images, can be placed in the `public/` directory. | |
| ## π§ Commands | |
| All commands are run from the root of the project, from a terminal: | |
| | Command | Action | | |
| | :------------------------ | :----------------------------------------------- | | |
| | `npm install` | Installs dependencies | | |
| | `npm run dev` | Starts local dev server at `localhost:4321` | | |
| | `npm run build` | Build your production site to `./dist/` | | |
| | `npm run preview` | Preview your build locally, before deploying | | |
| | `npm run astro ...` | Run CLI commands like `astro add`, `astro check` | | |
| | `npm run astro -- --help` | Get help using the Astro CLI | | |
| ## π Want to learn more? | |
| Feel free to check [our documentation](https://docs.astro.build) or jump into our [Discord server](https://astro.build/chat). | |