Overview

The Gatsby + Gatsby-MDX + Netlify-CMS StarterExtended is a project that builds upon the Gatsby starter and provides an example for using Gatsby-MDX with Netlify. It aims to enhance the CMS editing workflow with support for React components and customizable page templates. With this starter, developers can incorporate MD and MDX files as pages and easily configure the CMS to render markdown content. The project also allows for local development and provides a local admin panel for verifying CMS config changes.

Features

Support for React components in CMS editing workflow using MDX
Automatic rendering of .MD and .MDX files as pages
Ability to swap page templates based on CMS key
Support for CMS configurations that save markdown in frontmatter fields with an MDX-enabled markdown renderer component
Ability to hide pages from being editable by the CMS
Extension of Netlify CMS editor to support insertion of React components
Ability to swap default HTML elements in posts for React components, providing greater control

Summary

The Gatsby + Gatsby-MDX + Netlify-CMS StarterExtended is a powerful tool for building websites with Gatsby and leveraging the features of Gatsby-MDX and Netlify CMS. It allows developers to easily integrate React components into the CMS editing workflow, automatically render MD and MDX files as pages, and customize page templates based on CMS keys. With its support for markdown in frontmatter fields and the ability to hide pages from the CMS, the StarterExtended is a versatile solution for content management. Its local development environment and admin panel make it easy to test and verify CMS config changes. Overall, the StarterExtended enhances the capabilities of Gatsby and Netlify CMS, making it a valuable tool for website development.

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