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Latest news, deep-dives and updates from LaunchFast - covering Astro, Next.js and SvelteKit, integrations, and deployments.
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2026
05 posts- 16 MAY
LaunchFast and Orshot Bring Social Post Scheduling to Your Users
Learn how Orshot integrates with LaunchFast starter kits so your users can render branded creatives and schedule posts to their own social accounts.
- 04 MAY
astro-font hits 10,000 weekly downloads on npm
astro-font on npm has reached about 10,000 weekly downloads. A big thank you, an apology for the quiet period, and a note that more updates are on the way.
- 21 APR
MySQL Connection Support (Including MariaDB via XAMPP) is Now Available
LaunchFast now supports any MySQL connection string-including MySQL-compatible databases like MariaDB-so you can run the full starter kit against your preferred MySQL setup (XAMPP included).
- 07 APR
Build your own Parity Pricing for SaaS with Polar and Astro
Implement purchasing-power parity (PPP) pricing with Polar and Astro: detect a visitor’s country server-side, map it to a discount tier, and return either % off or a Polar discount code for checkout.
- 05 APR
Build a Verified Recent Sales Notification with Polar and Astro
Show real purchase activity on your marketing site by listing recent Polar orders server-side, caching responses on the edge, and rendering a lightweight verified notification in the browser - no fake popups.
2025
22 posts- 09 DEC
Live Collaborative Editing in Astro with Cloudflare Durable Objects
Build Google Docs-style real-time collaboration in Astro using Cloudflare Durable Objects. Implement operational transforms, conflict resolution, and cursor tracking with persistent WebSocket connections at the edge.
- 09 DEC
Bot Protection in Astro with Cloudflare Turnstile
Replace CAPTCHA with invisible bot detection in Astro using Cloudflare Turnstile. Protect sign-up forms, login pages, and API endpoints from bots without frustrating real users.
- 08 DEC
Generating PDFs in Astro with Cloudflare Browser Rendering at the Edge
Learn how to generate invoices, reports, and OG images as PDFs directly from your Astro pages using Cloudflare Browser Rendering. Run headless Chromium at the edge, apply print CSS, and stream PDFs with minimal latency.
- 06 DEC
Implement Rate Limiting in Astro with Cloudflare Workers
Learn how to implement rate limiting in Astro using Cloudflare Workers Rate Limiting API. Protect your API endpoints and pages from abuse using middleware and endpoint-level rate limiting.
- 05 DEC
Setting Up Privacy-Focused Analytics with Tinybird in Astro
Learn how to implement real-time, privacy-focused web analytics in your Astro application using Tinybird. Deploy a complete analytics platform in minutes without cookies or third-party tracking.
- 04 DEC
Building Real-Time Chat in Astro with Cloudflare Durable Objects and WebSocket Hibernation
Learn how to build a real-time chat application using Astro and Cloudflare Durable Objects with WebSocket Hibernation. Implement cost-efficient WebSocket connections, message persistence, and user presence indicators at the edge.
- 03 DEC
Implementing Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) in Astro with Cloudflare KV
Learn how to implement ISR-like patterns in Astro using Cloudflare KV for on-demand revalidation. Build a hybrid rendering strategy that combines the performance of SSG with the flexibility of SSR.
- 01 DEC
Protecting Astro from Supply Chain Attacks: Part 2 - Long-Term Security Measures
Implement comprehensive security measures for your Astro project. Learn how to secure your CI/CD pipeline, automate dependency scanning, and prevent future npm supply chain attacks.
- 30 NOV
Protecting Astro from Supply Chain Attacks: Part 1 - Understanding Shai-Hulud 2.0 and Immediate Response
Learn about the Shai-Hulud 2.0 npm supply chain attack that compromised over 700 packages. Discover how to check if your Astro project is affected and take immediate action to secure your environment.
- 29 NOV
Reusing Database Queries in Astro SSG
Learn how to reuse database query results across multiple pages during Static Site Generation in Astro to minimize redundant database calls and improve build performance.
- 26 NOV
Using Partytown with Google Tag Manager in Astro
How to boost performance by offloading Google Tag Manager to a Web Worker using Partytown in Astro?
- 26 NOV
AutoSend Email Support Now Available in LaunchFast Starter Kits
We're excited to announce that AutoSend email support is now available in all LaunchFast starter kits. Send transactional emails with intelligent automation and high deliverability.
- 16 JUL
How to Implement Basic Authorization in Astro
Learn how to add basic authentication to your Astro application using middleware. Protect your routes before launching to production with this simple implementation.
- 03 JUL
Cloudflare D1 Database Support Now Available in LaunchFast Starter Kits
We're excited to announce that Cloudflare D1 database support is now available in all LaunchFast starter kits. Build faster with our pre-configured D1 integration.
- 07 JUN
Mailgun Email Support Now Available in LaunchFast Starter Kits
We're excited to announce that Mailgun email support is now available in all LaunchFast starter kits. Send transactional emails with high deliverability and detailed analytics.
- 25 APR
Query Cloud Firestore with Astro on Cloudflare Workers
Learn how to query Cloud Firestore from an Astro application running on Cloudflare Workers.
- 25 APR
Query Redis with Astro on Cloudflare Workers
Learn how to query Redis from an Astro application running on Cloudflare Workers.
- 25 APR
How to Generate Pre-signed URLs for Supabase Storage with Astro on Cloudflare Workers
How to generate pre-signed URLs to retrieve and upload to Supabase Storage with Astro on Cloudflare Workers?
- 24 APR
How to Generate Pre-signed URLs for Firebase Storage with Astro on Cloudflare Workers
How to generate pre-signed URLs to retrieve and upload to Firebase Storage with Astro on Cloudflare Workers?
- 23 APR
How to Generate Pre-signed URLs for Cloudflare R2 with Astro on Cloudflare Workers
How to generate pre-signed URLs to retrieve and upload to Cloudflare R2 with Astro on Cloudflare Workers?
- 23 APR
How to Generate Pre-signed URLs for Amazon S3 with Astro on Cloudflare Workers
How to generate pre-signed URLs to retrieve and upload to Amazon S3 with Astro on Cloudflare Workers?
- 22 APR
Resend, Postmark & SendGrid Email Support Now Available in LaunchFast Starter Kits
We're excited to announce that Resend, Postmark, and SendGrid email support is now available in all LaunchFast starter kits. Choose your preferred email provider with high deliverability.
2024
36 posts- 24 NOV
Authenticating users in Astro with Better Auth
How to authenticate users in Astro application using Better Auth?
- 30 OCT
Astro vs Next.js: Choosing the Right Framework in 2024
Discover the differences between Astro and Next.js in 2024. Learn which framework suits your project needs for speed or interactivity.
- 26 OCT
6 Essential Features Every Web Starter Kit Should Include
Discover the 6 essential features every web starter kit should include to streamline development and enhance security.
- 23 OCT
Launch Fast with Astro 4.16
A comprehensive Astro 4.16 Starter Kit for SEO, Analytics, Storage, Auth, Payments, Blogs, and Email - everything a developer needs to launch their project.
- 22 OCT
Launch Fast with Svelte 5
A comprehensive Svelte 5 powered SvelteKit Starter Kit for SEO, Analytics, Storage, Auth, Payments, Blogs, and Email - everything a developer needs to launch their project.
- 18 OCT
Using OpenAI Swarm in Python
Learn how to set up and use OpenAI Swarm in a Python project.
- 03 JUL
Create a Telegram Bot in Next.js App Router
How to use Unplugin Icons in Next.js application?
- 25 JUN
API Routes in Angular 18 Server Side Rendering
How to setup Angular 18 server side rendering to
- 13 JUN
Injecting Environment Variables Dynamically in Cloudflare Pages
How to inject environment variables dynamically in a Cloudflare Pages application?
- 09 JUN
Using Unplugin Icons in Next.js
How to use Unplugin Icons in Next.js application?
- 09 JUN
Using Unplugin Icons in SvelteKit
How to use Unplugin Icons in SvelteKit application?
- 05 JUN
Using Unplugin Icons in Astro with React
How to use unplugin icons in Astro application using React?
- 04 JUN
Using Animate On Scroll (AOS) in Astro
How to use Animate On Scroll (AOS) in Astro application?
- 24 APR
Using PhotoSwipe in Astro to Build an Image Gallery
How to Build an image gallery in an Astro application using PhotoSwipe?
- 17 APR
Using Transformers for Shiki to enrich Syntax Highlighting in Astro
How to integrate common transformers for Shiki to enrich syntax highlighting in Astro application?
- 15 APR
Using GreenSock Animation Platform (GSAP) in Astro with View Transitions
How to use GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) in Astro application with View Transitions enabled?
- 15 APR
Using GreenSock Animation Platform (GSAP) in Astro
How to use GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) in Astro application?
- 14 APR
Using Firebase Realtime Database in Astro with Vue
How to use Firebase Realtime Database in Astro application using Vue?
- 12 APR
Authenticating users in Astro with Clerk and React
How to authenticate users in Astro application using React and Clerk?
- 08 APR
Deploy Astro to AWS Elasic Beanstalk
How to deploy your Astro Server-Side Rendered (SSR) websites to AWS Elasic Beanstalk.
- 31 MAR
Deploy Next.js to AWS Amplify
How to deploy your Next.js Server-Side Rendered (SSR) websites to AWS Amplify.
- 30 MAR
Deploy SvelteKit to AWS Amplify
How to deploy your SvelteKit Server-Side Rendered (SSR) websites to AWS Amplify.
- 29 MAR
Deploy Astro to Amazon ECS on AWS Fargate
How to deploy your Astro Server-Side Rendered (SSR) websites to Amazon ECS on AWS Fargate.
- 28 MAR
Deploy Astro to AWS Amplify
How to deploy your Astro Server-Side Rendered (SSR) websites to AWS Amplify.
- 20 MAR
When to preload fonts?
Find the cases in which you would find the need to preload the fonts on your website.
- 14 MAR
Integrated Dynamic Streaming-First Sitemap
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you create a sitemap with the best practices with streaming.
- 14 MAR
Introducing Partial Paid and Protected Pages
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you create pages that are public but require authentication and payment to view certain content on the page.
- 14 MAR
Introducing Paid and Protected Pages
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you create authenticated and paid pages to prevent un-paid and un-authenticated access.
- 14 MAR
Introducing Paid Pages
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you create paid pages to prevent un-paid access.
- 14 MAR
Introducing Protected Pages
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you create protected pages to prevent un-authenticated access.
- 19 JAN
LaunchFa.st and Wide Angle Analytics Collaborate to Enhance Privacy-First Web Analytics
Learn more about Wide Angle Analytics, the privacy-first, compliant web analytics integrated in LaunchFa.st.
- 19 JAN
Integrated Analytics
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you start measuring analytics via Pirsch, PostHog, Google and Wide Angle Analytics.
- 19 JAN
Integrated Telegram Bot API
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you setup a Telegram bot with a baked-in API.
- 17 JAN
Font Optimization for Astro websites
Find the roadblocks and checkpoints by the maker of astro-font, the font optimization library by LaunchFa.st for Astro websites.
- 15 JAN
Astro Font Showcase
Find the projects powered by astro-font library for font optimization by LaunchFa.st.
- 08 JAN
Astro Font ChangeLog
Find the changelog of astro-font library by LaunchFa.st that helps you optimize fonts in an instant.
2023
04 posts- 15 DEC
Announcing Astro Font
Announcing astro-font library by LaunchFa.st that helps you optimize fonts in an instant.
- 11 DEC
Integrated User Authentication
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you authenticate users using Google OAuth 2.0, Twitter OAuth 2.0 and Credentials aka Email and Password flows.
- 11 DEC
Integrated Lemon Squeezy Payments
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you receive payments via Lemon Squeezy.
- 11 DEC
Integrated Stripe Payments
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you receive payments via Stripe.
