Making a Blog with MDX
8/28/2025
Add MDX for rich, code-focused posts with images and components.
MDX lets you write Markdown and drop in React components for advanced UI — perfect for code-heavy posts with interactive elements and beautiful styling.
What is MDX?
MDX is a superset of Markdown that lets you write JSX directly in your markdown files. This means you can import and use React components alongside your content.
Install and Configure
Setting up MDX in Next.js is straightforward with the official MDX plugin:
Configure Next.js to handle MDX files with syntax highlighting:
Pro Tip
The rehype-pretty-code plugin provides beautiful syntax highlighting that works with your theme automatically.
Create Enhanced Components
Set up your MDX components to make your posts more interactive:
Create Your First Post
Here's how to create a rich MDX post with all the enhanced features:
Key Features
Your enhanced MDX blog now includes:
| Feature | Description | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Callouts | Info, warning, success, error, tip | Better emphasis and visual hierarchy |
| Syntax Highlighting | Code blocks with theme support | Professional code presentation |
| Table of Contents | Auto-generated navigation | Improved user experience |
| Enhanced Figures | Styled images with captions | Better visual storytelling |
| Copy Buttons | One-click code copying | Developer-friendly features |
Remember
Always test your MDX posts locally before publishing to catch any syntax errors or component issues.
Next Steps
With your enhanced MDX setup, you can now:
- Create visually rich blog posts with interactive components
- Use proper typography and spacing automatically
- Include professional-looking code examples
- Add callouts to emphasize important information
- Provide easy navigation with table of contents
Keep Learning
Explore more MDX plugins and components to further enhance your blogging experience!