Astro 5: The Content Layer API

Astro 5 introduces a new Content Layer API that makes working with content collections more powerful than ever.

January 19, 20253 min

Astro 5: The Content Layer API
Astro 5 revolutionizes how you work with content in your projects.

Content Layer API

The new Content Layer API provides a unified way to fetch and transform content:

javascript

import { defineCollection } from 'astro:content';
const blog = defineCollection({


  loader: async () => {
    // Fetch from CMS, database, or files
  },
});

View Transitions

Native support for the View Transitions API enables smooth page transitions:

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