Deploying an Astro App

Astro is a modern static site builder and web framework for building fast, content-focused websites. It uses a component-based architecture and ships zero JavaScript by default, making it ideal for high-performance static and server-rendered sites.

This guide explains how to deploy an Astro application to Klutch.sh, both with and without a Dockerfile. It covers installation, sample code, and deployment steps.

Prerequisites

• Node.js & npm installed (Download)
• Git and GitHub account
• Klutch.sh account

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Getting Started: Create an Astro App

1. Create a new Astro app:

   npm create astro@latest
   cd my-astro-app
   npm install

2. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

   Your app should be running at http://localhost:4321.

Sample Code (src/pages/index.astro)

Replace the contents of src/pages/index.astro with:

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<h1>Hello from Astro on Klutch.sh!</h1>

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Deploying Without a Dockerfile

Astro apps are static sites after build. Klutch.sh can deploy static sites directly.

1. Push your Astro app to a GitHub repository.
2. Log in to Klutch.sh.
3. Create a new project.
4. Create a new app:
   • Select your Astro GitHub repository and branch
   • Choose “Static Site” as the app type
   • Set build command: npm run build
   • Set output directory: dist
   • Configure region, compute, and environment variables as needed
5. Click “Create” to deploy. Klutch.sh will build and serve your static Astro app.

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Deploying With a Dockerfile

If you need custom server logic or want to use a Dockerfile:

1. Add a Dockerfile to your project root. Example:

   # Build stage
   FROM node:20-alpine AS builder
   WORKDIR /app
   COPY package*.json ./
   RUN npm install
   COPY . .
   RUN npm run build
   
   # Production stage
   FROM nginx:alpine
   COPY --from=builder /app/dist /usr/share/nginx/html
   EXPOSE 80
   CMD ["nginx", "-g", "daemon off;"]

2. Push your code (with Dockerfile) to GitHub.
3. In Klutch.sh, create a new app and select the Dockerfile option when prompted.
4. Set service details and environment variables as needed.
5. Click “Create” to deploy. Klutch.sh will build your Docker image and serve your Astro app via Nginx.

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Resources

• Klutch.sh Documentation
• Astro Documentation

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Deploying Astro to Klutch.sh is fast and flexible. Use static site deployment for most cases, or Dockerfile for custom setups.