# A statically generated blog example using Next.js and Kontent.ai This example showcases Next.js's [Static Generation](https://nextjs.org/docs/basic-features/pages) feature using [Kontent.ai](https://kontent.ai) as the data source. ## Demo [https://next-blog-kontent-ai.vercel.app/](https://next-blog-kontent-ai.vercel.app/) ## Deploy your own Once you have access to [the environment variables you'll need](#step-3-set-up-environment-variables), deploy the example using [Vercel](https://vercel.com?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=next-example). [![Deploy with Vercel](https://vercel.com/button)](https://vercel.com/new/clone?repository-url=https://github.com/vercel/next.js/tree/canary/examples/cms-kontent-ai&project-name=cms-kontent-ai&repository-name=cms-kontent-ai&env=KONTENT_PROJECT_ID,KONTENT_PREVIEW_API_KEY,KONTENT_PREVIEW_SECRET&envDescription=Required%20to%20connect%20the%20app%20with%20Kontent.ai&envLink=https://github.com/vercel/next.js/tree/canary/examples/cms-kontent-ai) ### Related examples - [AgilityCMS](/examples/cms-agilitycms) - [Builder.io](/examples/cms-builder-io) - [ButterCMS](/examples/cms-buttercms) - [Contentful](/examples/cms-contentful) - [Cosmic](/examples/cms-cosmic) - [DatoCMS](/examples/cms-datocms) - [DotCMS](/examples/cms-dotcms) - [Drupal](/examples/cms-drupal) - [Enterspeed](/examples/cms-enterspeed) - [Ghost](/examples/cms-ghost) - [GraphCMS](/examples/cms-graphcms) - [Kontent.ai](/examples/cms-kontent-ai) - [MakeSwift](/examples/cms-makeswift) - [Payload](/examples/cms-payload) - [Plasmic](/examples/cms-plasmic) - [Prepr](/examples/cms-prepr) - [Prismic](/examples/cms-prismic) - [Sanity](/examples/cms-sanity) - [Sitecore XM Cloud](/examples/cms-sitecore-xmcloud) - [Sitefinity](/examples/cms-sitefinity) - [Storyblok](/examples/cms-storyblok) - [TakeShape](/examples/cms-takeshape) - [Tina](/examples/cms-tina) - [Umbraco](/examples/cms-umbraco) - [Umbraco heartcore](/examples/cms-umbraco-heartcore) - [Webiny](/examples/cms-webiny) - [WordPress](/examples/cms-wordpress) - [Blog Starter](/examples/blog-starter) ## How to use Execute [`create-next-app`](https://github.com/vercel/next.js/tree/canary/packages/create-next-app) with [npm](https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/init), [Yarn](https://yarnpkg.com/lang/en/docs/cli/create/), or [pnpm](https://pnpm.io) to bootstrap the example: ```bash npx create-next-app --example cms-kontent-ai cms-kontent-app ``` ```bash yarn create next-app --example cms-kontent-ai cms-kontent-app ``` ```bash pnpm create next-app --example cms-kontent-ai cms-kontent-app ``` ## Configuration ### **1. Create an account on Kontent.ai** First, [create an account on Kontent.ai](https://app.kontent.ai/sign-up?utm_source=nextjs_docs_example&utm_medium=devrel&utm_campaign=extended_trial). > The link above will provide you with the 30-days trial. Once you finish the trial, or even during the trial period, you can switch to the [**developer plan**](https://kontent.ai/developer-plan) which is **free of charge** and offers all the features you'll need to test out the example capabilities. After signing up, [create an empty project](https://docs.kontent.ai/tutorials/set-up-kontent/projects/manage-projects#a-creating-projects). ### **2. Create the content models and fill them with data** The [content model](https://docs.kontent.ai/tutorials/set-up-kontent/content-modeling/what-is-content-modeling) defines the data structures of your application/websites. The structures are flexible and you can tailor them to your needs. For this example, you need to create a content model that defines an `author` and a `post` content type. **You can import these automatically or by doing it manually** to familiarize yourself with the Kontent.ai user interface. To import the content models with their data follow the next steps: 1. Enter [Kontent.ai application](https://app.kontent.ai) 1. Go to "Project Settings" and select API keys 1. Activate Management API 1. Copy `Project ID` and `Management API` key 1. Install [Kontent.ai Backup Manager](https://github.com/kontent-ai/backup-manager) and import data to the newly created project from kontent-ai-backup.zip file (don't forget to place appropriate values for apiKey and projectId arguments): ```sh npm i -g @kontent-ai/backup-manager kbm --action=restore --apiKey= --projectId= --zipFilename=kontent-ai-backup ``` 1. Go to your Kontent.ai project and publish all the imported items. > Note: You can deactivate the Management API key, as it is not necessary anymore. #### **2.1. (Optional) Create the content models manually** You can ignore this step if you already imported the content models in Step 2. #### Create an `Author` content type In your Kontent.ai project, go to the **Content models** and add a new `Content type`: > you don't have to modify the element configuration unless specified - Content type name: `Author` - Add the following content elements - `Name` - **Text** element - `Picture` - **Asset** element - configure to allow to select `At most 1` asset and `Limit file types` only to `Adjustable images` Save the content type. The content type should look like this: ![Content type Author](./docs/author-content-type.png) #### Create a `Post` content type In your Kontent.ai project, go to **Content models** and add a new content type: > you don't have to modify the element configuration unless specified - Content type name: `Post` - Add the following content elements - `Title` - **Text** element - `Date` - **Date & time** element - `Excerpt` - **Text** element - `Content` - **Rich Text** element - `Cover Image` - **Asset Text** element - configure to allow to select `At most 1` asset and `Limit file types` only to `Adjustable images` - `Content` - `Slug` - **URL slug** element - auto-generated from `Title` element - `Author` - **Linked items** element - configure to accept `Exactly 1` item of type `Author` Save the content type. The content type should look like this: ![Content type Author](./docs/post-content-type.png) #### Fill content models with data Go to `Content & Assets` section in your project and click `Create new` on the `Content` tab and select `Author` content type. - You just need **1 author item** first. - Use dummy data for his name. - For the image, you can download one from [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/). Next, create another item based on **Post** content type: - It's recommended to create at least **2 post items**. - Use dummy data for the text. - For images, you can download them from [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/). - Pick the **author** you created earlier. **Important:** For each item, you need to click on **Publish**. If not, the entry will be in the draft workflow step. ![Published post item overview](./docs/publish-post-overview.png) ### **3. Set up environment variables** Copy the `.env.local.example` file in this directory to `.env.local` (which will be ignored by Git): ```bash cp .env.local.example .env.local ``` Then set each variable on `.env.local` using the keys `Project settings` > `API keys`: - `KONTENT_PROJECT_ID` - Should be the Project ID in `Project settings` > `API keys`. - `KONTENT_PREVIEW_API_KEY` - One of the Preview API keys in `Project settings` > `API keys`. - `KONTENT_PREVIEW_SECRET` - Can be any random string (but avoid spaces), like `MY_SECRET` - this is used for [Preview Mode](https://nextjs.org/docs/advanced-features/preview-mode). ### **4. Run Next.js in development mode** ```bash npm install npm run dev # or yarn yarn dev ``` Your blog should be up and running on [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000)! If it doesn't work, post on [GitHub discussions](https://github.com/vercel/next.js/discussions). ### **5. Try preview mode** In your Kontent.ai project, go to **Project Settings > Preview URLs** and set a new preview URL for the `Post` content type to: ```plain http://localhost:3000/api/preview?secret=&slug={URLslug} ``` Replace `` with its respective value in `.env.local`: ![Preview URL setup](./docs/preview-URLs-setup.png) Once saved, go to one of the posts you've created and: - Create a new version of the post - **Update the title**. For example, you can add `[Draft]` in front of the title. > Mind the title also regenerates the URL slug, if you want to change any other field that does not influence the URL slug, feel free to do so. - **Do not** publish it. By not publishing it, the post will be in the draft workflow step. - On the menu, you will see the **Preview** button. Click on it! ![Post preview button](./docs/post-preview-button.png). You will now be able to see the updated title. To exit preview mode, you can click on **Click here to exit preview mode** at the top of the page. ### **6. Deploy on Vercel** You can deploy this app to the cloud with [Vercel](https://vercel.com?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=next-example) ([Documentation](https://nextjs.org/docs/deployment)). #### Deploy Your Local Project To deploy your local project to Vercel, push it to GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket and [import it to Vercel](https://vercel.com/new?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=next-example). **Important**: When you import your project on Vercel, make sure to click on **Environment Variables** and set them to match your `.env.local` file. #### Deploy from Our Template Alternatively, you can deploy using our template by clicking on the Deploy button below. 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