Nerve
High-contrast Astro theme for AI platforms, automation studios, and operational technology. A strict editorial grid, live workflow simulator, use-case navigator, human-control trace, ROI calculator, flexible pricing, and one-file configuration.
See Nerve in action
Every page and section is part of the download. Use these as launch-day templates - keep the structure, swap the copy.
Nerve is a complete Astro website system for AI, automation, and operational technology businesses that need to look intelligent without falling into the usual gradient-heavy SaaS aesthetic. A strict four-column grid, oversized editorial typography, alternating near-black and warm-white environments, restrained red signals, monochrome photography, and deliberate motion give the theme a distinct point of view. The demo is written as an intelligent automation company, but the structure also works for AI agent platforms, automation consultancies, workflow software, operations studios, enterprise technology, data products, systems integrators, and productized services. It ships 17 generated static routes, a 14-section homepage, case studies and insight articles on Astro Content Collections, contact and waitlist flows, legal pages, and a section library. The live workflow simulator, department use-case navigator, human-control board, ROI calculator, and flexible pricing ledger make the business model tangible, while src/config/site.ts keeps shared copy, images, scenarios, metrics, assumptions, prices, forms, metadata, and SEO in one place.
Best Fit For
- AI agent products and automation platforms
- Workflow software and B2B operational tools
- Automation consultancies and systems integrators
- Enterprise technology and data products
- Productized services selling projects, retainers, or custom programs
- Internal AI and transformation initiatives
Full Page Set
Every page is real and editable - no placeholders, no "coming soon" stubs.
18 Sections Included
Every section is a ready-to-use Astro component. Add it to any page, customize via config, or remove what you don't need.
What's Included
Operational Proof You Can Interact With
Nerve does more than describe automation. The workflow simulator, department navigator, human-control board, and ROI calculator let buyers see how work moves, where people stay in control, and what the operational value could look like.
One Structure, Several Business Models
The pricing ledger is designed for fixed-scope launches, recurring programs, subscriptions, retainers, and enterprise engagements. Pair it with the use-case navigator and Nerve can sell software, consulting, productized services, or an internal transformation program without changing the visual system.
A Technology Site With a Point of View
A strict grid, sharp controls, monochrome Unsplash photography, oversized editorial type, and a single muted-red signal replace the familiar blue-purple AI gradient. The result feels precise, sober, and recognizable from the first screen.
Forms, newsletter, and analytics - pre-wired
Nerve is ready to connect to your preferred providers. Pick from the options below, drop in a single API key, and your contact form, newsletter signup, and analytics are live - no backend, no JavaScript, no glue code.
Contact form
The Contact section's <form> renders with no JS. Set one provider in site.ts; the form action wires automatically.
- Formspree50 free submissions / month, no domain restriction
- FormSubmitFree, no signup - just an email confirmation
- Netlify FormsFree 100/month - Netlify hosting only
Newsletter
The Newsletter form sends subscribers directly to your ESP. The email input name auto-adjusts per provider.
- MailchimpStandard EMAIL field; honeypot supported
- ConvertKit (Kit)email_address field; works with any form ID
- Buttondownemail field; lightest, indie-friendly
Analytics
Layout.astro injects the right script tag based on the provider you choose. No client-side branching.
- Google Analytics 4Paste your G-XXXXXXXXXX measurement ID
- PlausiblePrivacy-friendly, ~1 KB script, no cookies
- UmamiSelf-hostable, also cookie-free
Tech Stack
Config-Driven Setup
Every theme uses a single src/config/site.ts file
for customization. Change your brand, navigation, form providers, analytics, and section content
without touching component code.
// src/config/site.ts
export const siteConfig = {
name: "Your Company",
tagline: "Your tagline here",
url: "https://yourdomain.com",
navigation: { sticky: true, links: [...], cta: {...} },
social: { twitter: "...", github: "...", linkedin: "..." },
seo: { title: "...", description: "...", ogImage: "/og.png" },
// ── Provider switches ────────────────────────────────
contactForm: { provider: "formspree", formspreeId: "your-id" },
newsletter: { provider: "convertkit", actionUrl: "https://..." },
analytics: { provider: "plausible", plausibleDomain: "you.com" },
// ── Section data ─────────────────────────────────────
team, video, timeline, comparison, gallery,
carousel, tabs, appDownload, map, footer,
} as const;Full documentation, ready before you buy
Browse the install guide, the site.ts reference, provider setup, deploy instructions, and the Nerve-specific page - all live now.