Overview

Blok0 is an open-source library of production-ready Payload CMS blocks designed specifically for the Next.js App Router. It serves as both a starter kit and an extendable component library, built to eliminate the repetitive boilerplate involved in launching modern marketing sites.

Instead of spending days configuring block schemas and matching them to frontend components, Blok0 provides the foundation so you can focus on custom features and design.

What is Blok0?

Blok0 is a code-first bridge between your Payload CMS v3 backend and your Next.js frontend. It provides a curated collection of common website sections—like Heroes, Features, and CTAs—that are already wired up and ready to deploy.

Unlike "black-box" UI libraries, Blok0 is delivered as clean source code. You don't just "install" it; you own it. It’s designed to be copied, modified, and extended to fit the specific requirements of your project or agency.

Why Blok0?

Building a CMS-driven site from scratch usually involves a redundant cycle:

1. Defining a block schema in Payload.
2. Creating a corresponding TypeScript interface.
3. Building the React component.
4. Wiring the data fetching logic.

Blok0 exists to break this cycle.

• Slash Development Time: Move from a fresh install to a fully editable landing page in minutes, not days.
• Consistency Across Projects: Agencies can standardize their block architecture, making it easier for team members to jump between projects.
• Built for Performance: Optimized for Next.js App Router, leveraging Server Components for maximum speed and SEO.
• Zero Lock-in: Since you have the source code, you aren't dependent on a third-party package for future updates.

How it Fits Your Stack

Blok0 is not a framework; it is a set of blueprints for your existing stack. It sits directly in the middle of your development workflow:

• Payload CMS (v3): Blok0 provides the field configurations and collections.
• Next.js (App Router): Blok0 provides the React Server Components and data-mapping logic.
• TypeScript: Everything is strictly typed, ensuring that changes to your CMS schema don't break your frontend silently.
• Tailwind CSS: Styles are handled via Tailwind, making customization as simple as changing a utility class.

What You Get Out of the Box

Blok0 provides the essential building blocks of a high-end marketing site:

Feature

Description

Pre-configured Blocks

A library of schemas (Hero, Content, Media, Pricing, etc.) ready for the Payload visual editor.

Frontend Components

Matching React components designed with modern UI best practices.

Type Safety

Integrated TypeScript definitions for all block data.

Flexible Layouts

Support for dynamic page building via Payload's "Blocks" field.

The Mental Model

To get the most out of Blok0, think of it as your baseline.

1. Use it as-is: Perfect for rapid prototyping or simple landing pages.
2. Customize it: Change the styling or add fields to existing blocks to match your brand.
3. Extend it: Use the existing patterns to build your own bespoke blocks, growing your personal or agency-wide library over time.

Blok0 doesn't enforce a rigid design system. It provides the plumbing so you can focus on the architecture.