Frontend · Framework

Astro

A content-focused web framework that minimizes client-side JavaScript.

License
MIT
Cost
Open Source
Self-host
Yes

Overview

Astro renders content-first sites with server or static output while allowing interactive components from several UI ecosystems.

Why it is interesting

Why pay attention

Its islands architecture gives editorial and documentation teams a direct way to control browser JavaScript cost.

Editorial status

Recommended for active evaluation.

Best for

  • Content-heavy sites that need selective interactivity

Not ideal for

  • Highly interactive applications built around one client runtime

Open source & pricing

Open Source

Astro is free and open source; managed deployment is optional.

GitHub momentum

★ 63,654

Last 7 days
+184
Last 30 days
+636
Evidence
10/3/2026–11/2/2026 · complete window

Included in stacks

See it in context.

Open-Source SaaSWeb application

Official links

website ↗documentation ↗repository ↗

Sources checked

Official documentation, repository, license, and product factsmaintainer · Sep 4, 2026