mdx with astro components
using custom components
mdx allows you to import and use astro components directly in your content. here are some examples:
information
this is an info box component. you can use it to highlight important information in your posts.
be careful
this is a warning box. use it to alert readers about potential issues or important considerations.
great job
this is a success box. perfect for celebrating achievements or confirming successful operations.
something went wrong
this is an error box. use it to highlight problems or failures that need attention.
components without titles
you can also use components without titles for simpler callouts:
just some additional information without a specific title.
a simple warning without a title header.
mixing components with markdown
components can be seamlessly mixed with regular markdown content:
here’s a regular paragraph followed by a component:
pro tip
you can write markdown inside components too! this includes:
- bullet points
- links
and even code blocks:
console.log("hello from inside a component");and here’s more regular content after the component.
component composition
you can create rich content experiences by combining multiple components:
getting started
first, make sure you have all dependencies installed.
compatibility note
this feature requires astro v5.0 or higher.
you're ready
everything is set up correctly! you can now start using these components in your posts.
technical implementation
the InfoBox component demonstrates several astro features:
- typescript props interface - defining component props with types
- conditional rendering - showing titles only when provided
- dynamic classes - applying different styles based on props
- slots - allowing content to be passed into the component
- template expressions - using javascript in the template
this makes mdx a powerful authoring format for technical documentation and rich content experiences.