Tools & Resources — Build Your Website This Weekend

Last verified: April 2026

Framework & Hosting

  • Astro 6 — free, open source framework
  • Cloudflare Pages — free hosting
  • Cloudflare Registrar — at-cost domain registration (~$12/year)

Code Editors

  • Zed — free code editor, optional Pro ~$10/month
  • VS Code — free code editor

AI Assistants

  • Claude — free tier available, Pro $20/month
  • ChatGPT — free tier available
  • Gemini — free tier available

Other Tools

  • GitHub — free for public/private repos
  • Node.js — free, required for Astro
  • Lexington Themes — free Astro templates
  • EmDash CMS — early developer preview

This page is updated regularly. If you notice anything outdated, email paul@brilliantio.com.