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TemplateForge is a free gallery of open-source website templates from Start Bootstrap and HTML5 UP that you can preview live in the browser. It is for developers, designers and founders who want a starting layout for a portfolio, blog, landing page or admin panel. For each template you can read the licence, open the source, and download a Markdown blueprint of its structure.
Features
What you can do with TemplateForge
Live, interactive previews
Each template is hosted on the site and opens in a working preview, with desktop, tablet and mobile views.
Search, categories and collections
Filter by category such as Portfolio, Business or Admin, search by name or tag, or browse hand-picked collections.
Clear licence and source
Every template shows its licence (MIT or CC BY 3.0) and links to the original source so you know how you can use it.
Markdown blueprint download
Download a .md file that lists the template details, page structure, design system notes and responsive behaviour, ready to brief a build.
How to use it
How to use TemplateForge
Browse the templates page or pick a category or collection.
Open a template and switch between desktop, tablet and mobile in the live preview.
Check the licence and source link to confirm it suits your project.
Enter your email to download the Markdown blueprint, then build it in your own stack.
Good for
When it comes in handy
- Pick a starting layout for a personal portfolio or resume site
- Compare landing page structures before a client project
- Find a free admin dashboard template to prototype a back office
- Brief a developer or AI coding tool with a clear page structure
FAQ
TemplateForge questions
Are the templates free?
Yes. They are open-source templates under MIT or CC BY 3.0 licences, and previewing them costs nothing. CC BY 3.0 templates need the original credit kept.
Do I need an account?
No account is needed. Downloading a Markdown blueprint asks for a valid email address, which is remembered in your browser for later downloads.
What exactly do I download?
A Markdown (.md) blueprint describing the template's details, page sections, design system and responsive behaviour. The original template files are available from the linked source.
Can I see how a template looks on mobile?
Yes. The preview lets you switch between desktop, tablet and mobile views.
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