Creating a site package

The next step is to create a site package. In TYPO3, a site package is a structured package that organizes the layout, design, and essential configuration settings for your website. By using a site package, you can manage all customizations in one place, which keeps your changes organized and makes your project easier to maintain, even through TYPO3 updates.

How to create a site package

To create a site package, you have two main options:

  • Manual creation: For full control over your project's setup, you can follow the detailed instructions int the TYPO3 site package tutorial.

  • Using the Sitepackage-Builder: If you are looking for a faster start, the Sitepackage-Builder is a handy tool. You can choose whether your site package should be based on the Bootstrap Package or fluid_styled_content.

    Fill in the fields in the form, download the site package and save it in the packages directory. Then require the site package using Composer:

    composer require vendor\sitepackagename
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    and include the sets in your site configuration.

    Screenshot of the site package builder at get.typo3.org demonstrating the installation steps

    Click on "Composer-based TYPO3 installation" for the commands to install the site package

Pros and cons of using the Sitepackage-Builder

Pros:

  • The Sitepackage-Builder is particularly useful for beginners or projects that need a quick start.

Cons:

  • A large number of unnecessary, mostly empty files are being generated.
  • Depending on your prior knowledge you use code that you might not fully understand.