astro-static

What this skill does

The astro-static skill sets up a performant static site using Astro 4.x, combining MDX content with type-safe Content Collections and Tailwind CSS styling. It generates fast-loading static HTML by default, adding interactivity only where needed through Astro’s islands architecture. Built-in sitemap and SEO integrations help ensure search engines can crawl and index content effectively, supporting SEO goals without client-side JavaScript overhead.

Who it's for

This skill is designed for SEO specialists and content marketers focused on organic growth who need a fast, SEO-friendly site architecture. It also suits growth leads and agency strategists managing content-heavy campaigns requiring scalable static site generation with structured content. Developers or marketing teams aiming for clean, maintainable MDX content with strong type safety and minimal JavaScript will find this an efficient foundation.

Key workflows

Practitioners begin by scaffolding a new Astro project via the npm create command and then add essential integrations like MDX, Tailwind, and sitemap generation. Next, they configure `astro.config.mjs` and define Content Collections using Zod schemas to enforce content structure and consistency. Content is authored in MDX files within these collections, enabling rich, component-driven markdown. Finally, the site is built and deployed to platforms like Vercel, Netlify, or GitHub Pages with static generation optimized for SEO and performance.

Common questions

How do I ensure my content is SEO optimized? Use the built-in sitemap and SEO integrations and rely on Astro’s static HTML output to maximize crawlability. Can I add interactivity without sacrificing performance? Yes, Astro’s islands architecture hydrates only interactive components, keeping the rest static. What deployment platforms are supported? Astro static sites deploy easily on Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, and GitHub Pages with minimal configuration.

How to use in Metaflow

Attach the astro-static skill to your Metaflow agent task to generate a static site scaffold tailored for SEO and content workflows. Expect the skill to automate initial project setup, integration installation, and configuration steps that align with best practices in static site generation. This enables rapid iteration on SEO-optimized content collections while maintaining performance and deployment flexibility.

For broader context, see our roundup of claude skills for marketing, and read Claude skills for SEO for related setup guidance.