# Starlight Starter Kit: Basics ``` npm create astro@latest -- --template starlight ``` [](https://stackblitz.com/github/withastro/starlight/tree/main/examples/basics) [](https://codesandbox.io/p/sandbox/github/withastro/starlight/tree/main/examples/basics) > π§βπ **Seasoned astronaut?** Delete this file. Have fun! ## π Project Structure Inside of your Astro + Starlight project, you'll see the following folders and files: ``` . βββ public/ βββ src/ β βββ assets/ β βββ content/ β β βββ docs/ β β βββ config.ts β βββ env.d.ts βββ astro.config.mjs βββ package.json βββ tsconfig.json ``` Starlight looks for `.md` or `.mdx` files in the `src/content/docs/` directory. Each file is exposed as a route based on its file name. Images can be added to `src/assets/` and embedded in Markdown with a relative link. Static assets, like favicons, can be placed in the `public/` directory. ## π§ Commands All commands are run from the root of the project, from a terminal: | Command | Action | | :------------------------ | :----------------------------------------------- | | `npm install` | Installs dependencies | | `npm run dev` | Starts local dev server at `localhost:4321` | | `npm run build` | Build your production site to `./dist/` | | `npm run preview` | Preview your build locally, before deploying | | `npm run astro ...` | Run CLI commands like `astro add`, `astro check` | | `npm run astro -- --help` | Get help using the Astro CLI | ## π Want to learn more? Check out [Starlightβs docs](https://starlight.astro.build/), read [the Astro documentation](https://docs.astro.build), or jump into the [Astro Discord server](https://astro.build/chat).