Components in Automad are reusable, static compilations of blocks that let you create consistent sections across your site without having to rebuild them each time. They are ideal for content such as call-to-action elements, card grids, address blocks, or any combination of snippets that should appear in multiple places.
While components themselves don’t have properties or variables you can assign directly in the UI, snippets included inside a component can still access the context of the page they are used on, making them flexible in practice.
Using Components
Components are created in the dashboard under the Components page. Once created, a component can be added anywhere that blocks can be added — simply click the + icon, search for "Component", and select the one you want to insert.
This makes it easy to reuse pre-composed sections without cluttering the page editor. Components are also a convenient way to remove complex graphical elements from the editor by wrapping them in a reusable structure.
Use Cases
Common use cases include call-to-action cards, address sections, repeated project or product cards, and other visual elements that appear on multiple pages.
By keeping components focused and modular, you can maintain consistency across your site and make updates propagate automatically wherever the component is used.