Getting Started with Bufferthemes

Welcome to Bufferthemes! We create premium, highly customizable themes for Astro, the modern web framework for content-driven websites.

Purchase a Theme

To get started, visit bufferthemes.com to browse and purchase our collection of premium Astro themes.

Getting Your Theme Files

There are two ways to access your purchased theme:

Option 1: Download ZIP File

1. Log in to your Customer Portal account
2. Navigate to your purchases
3. Find your Bufferthemes purchase and click “Download”
4. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to your desired project location

Option 2: Clone Git Repository

1. Log in to your Customer Portal account and you’ll be able to access the theme git repository
2. Accept the invitation
3. Clone the repository using:

   git clone https://github.com/bufferthemes/your-theme-name

Installation

After downloading or cloning your theme:

1. Navigate to your theme directory
2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

Customization

Our themes are built to be highly customizable. Here are some guides to help you personalize your theme:

• Customizing Colors - Learn how to modify the theme’s color scheme
• Typography & Fonts - Customize fonts and text styles
• Layout Options - Adjust the layout and structure

Helpful Resources

Astro Documentation

• Astro Basics - Official Astro getting started guide
• Astro Components - Learn about Astro components
• Astro Markdown - Working with Markdown in Astro

Support

Need help? Check out our support documentation or contact our team through your Bufferthemes account.