Structured Metadata Management for Modern Static Site Generators
Writing error-free YAML or TOML front matter by hand often causes SSG build failures due to bad indentation or type mismatches. Front Matter Studio provides a structured visual form editor with schema presets for Astro, Hugo, Next.js, and Docusaurus.
SSG Presets
1-click schemas for Astro Content Collections, Next.js MDX, Hugo Archetypes, and Docusaurus.
Visual Form & Raw Sync
Seamless bidirectional sync between structured form inputs and raw YAML/TOML code fences.
Strict Type Checking
Validates strings, booleans, arrays, numbers, and ISO dates to prevent SSG build crashes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markdown Front Matter?
Front matter is metadata placed at the very top of a Markdown file (enclosed in --- for YAML or +++ for TOML) used by static site generators (SSGs) like Astro, Hugo, Next.js, and Docusaurus to define document titles, tags, dates, and custom layout variables.
Which SSG presets are supported in the Front Matter Editor?
The editor includes one-click presets for Astro Content Collections, Next.js / Contentlayer MDX, Hugo Archetypes, and Docusaurus Documentation.
Does the visual form synchronize with the raw code?
Yes. Editing values in the visual form updates the raw markdown header in real time, and you can switch to the Raw Code view at any point.
Can I add custom metadata fields?
Yes. Click "Add Field" to insert custom string, number, boolean, date, or array keys with instant validation.
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