diff --git a/.github/workflows/docs.yml b/.github/workflows/docs.yml
index e242d77..542a461 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/docs.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/docs.yml
@@ -28,8 +28,16 @@ jobs:
           bun-version: latest
       - run: bun install
         working-directory: docs
-      - run: bun run build
+      - name: Build docs (fail on render errors)
         working-directory: docs
+        run: |
+          # vitepress prints SSR render errors but still exits 0, leaving blank pages
+          set -o pipefail
+          bun run build 2>&1 | tee build.log
+          if grep -qE "(TypeError|ReferenceError|SyntaxError|\[vitepress\].*error)" build.log; then
+            echo "::error::Docs build logged render errors (see above)."
+            exit 1
+          fi
       - name: Verify build output
         run: |
           if [ ! -d "docs/.vitepress/dist" ] || [ -z "$(ls -A docs/.vitepress/dist)" ]; then
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index b13e392..469d475 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -7,6 +7,11 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+### Docs
+- Fix blank Template Authoring page (inline `{{ }}` parsed as Vue), derive the
+  template count from `templates/`, WCAG-compliant brand colors in light mode,
+  favicon and header logo, and fail the docs CI build on render errors (#138).
+
 ### Fixed
 - Findings from a Cora scan (#136): `--stdin`/`--json` temp input is now
   unique, `O_EXCL`-created and removed afterwards (was a fixed `/tmp` name);
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 54669f7..c6ec6fa 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ templates/
 ├── twitter-quote/
 │   ├── template.svg
 │   └── schema.json
-└── ...                       # 18 templates included
+└── ...                       # 150+ templates included
 ```
 
 ## Documentation
diff --git a/docs/.vitepress/config.ts b/docs/.vitepress/config.ts
index dca1bef..a49f2ff 100644
--- a/docs/.vitepress/config.ts
+++ b/docs/.vitepress/config.ts
@@ -1,5 +1,11 @@
+import { readdirSync } from 'node:fs'
+import { fileURLToPath } from 'node:url'
 import { defineConfig } from 'vitepress'
 
+// Single source of truth: one directory per bundled template.
+const templatesDir = fileURLToPath(new URL('../../templates', import.meta.url))
+const templateCount = readdirSync(templatesDir, { withFileTypes: true }).filter((e) => e.isDirectory()).length
+
 export default defineConfig({
   title: 'Cosy',
   description: 'Template-based image generation in Rust',
@@ -9,15 +15,36 @@ export default defineConfig({
   lastUpdated: true,
   ignoreDeadLinks: true,
 
+  markdown: {
+    config: (md) => {
+      // Inline code like `{{ brand.brand_name }}` is minijinja syntax, not Vue.
+      const inline = md.renderer.rules.code_inline!
+      md.renderer.rules.code_inline = (tokens, idx, options, env, self) =>
+        inline(tokens, idx, options, env, self).replace('<code', '<code v-pre')
+    },
+  },
+
+  transformPageData(pageData) {
+    const features = pageData.frontmatter.features
+    if (pageData.relativePath === 'index.md' && Array.isArray(features)) {
+      for (const f of features) if (/Templates$/.test(f.title)) f.title = `${templateCount} Templates`
+    }
+  },
+
   head: [
+    ['link', { rel: 'icon', type: 'image/svg+xml', href: '/logo/favicon.svg' }],
+    ['link', { rel: 'icon', type: 'image/png', sizes: '32x32', href: '/logo/favicon-32.png' }],
+    ['link', { rel: 'apple-touch-icon', href: '/logo/apple-touch-icon.png' }],
     ['meta', { property: 'og:type', content: 'website' }],
     ['meta', { property: 'og:title', content: 'Cosy — Template-based Image Generation' }],
-    ['meta', { property: 'og:description', content: 'Generate social media images from JSON templates. CLI + HTTP API. Rust-powered. 148 templates.' }],
+    ['meta', { property: 'og:description', content: `Generate social media images from JSON templates. CLI + HTTP API. Rust-powered. ${templateCount} templates.` }],
     ['meta', { name: 'twitter:card', content: 'summary_large_image' }],
   ],
 
   themeConfig: {
     siteTitle: 'Cosy',
+    logo: '/logo/logo-symbol.svg',
+    templateCount,
     socialLinks: [
       { icon: 'github', link: 'https://github.com/codecoradev/cosy' },
     ],
@@ -58,7 +85,7 @@ export default defineConfig({
         {
           text: 'Overview',
           items: [
-            { text: 'All Templates (148)', link: '/templates/' },
+            { text: `All Templates (${templateCount})`, link: '/templates/' },
           ],
         },
         {
diff --git a/docs/.vitepress/theme/custom.css b/docs/.vitepress/theme/custom.css
index 9754e13..61283c6 100644
--- a/docs/.vitepress/theme/custom.css
+++ b/docs/.vitepress/theme/custom.css
@@ -16,3 +16,23 @@
   --vp-c-brand-2: #b4befe;
   --vp-c-brand-3: #89b4fa;
 }
+
+/* Light mode: pastel brand colors fail WCAG AA against white (2.0:1).
+   Use darker violet tones for text/buttons; keep pastels for dark mode. */
+:root:not(.dark) {
+  --vp-c-brand-1: #6d28d9;
+  --vp-c-brand-2: #5b21b6;
+  --vp-c-brand-3: #7c3aed;
+  --vp-c-brand-soft: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.14);
+  --vp-button-brand-bg: #6d28d9;
+  --vp-button-brand-hover-bg: #5b21b6;
+  --vp-button-brand-text: #ffffff;
+}
+.dark {
+  --vp-button-brand-text: #1e1e2e;
+}
+
+/* Scrollable tables/code on small screens keep a visible edge cue */
+@media (max-width: 640px) {
+  .vp-doc table { display: block; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; }
+}
diff --git a/docs/guide/quick-start.md b/docs/guide/quick-start.md
index fbf9463..2e8d652 100644
--- a/docs/guide/quick-start.md
+++ b/docs/guide/quick-start.md
@@ -100,6 +100,6 @@ curl -X POST http://localhost:3000/api/render \
 ## Next Steps
 
 - [CLI Reference](./cli) — All commands and flags
-- [Templates](/templates/) — Browse all 18 templates with examples
+- [Templates](/templates/) — Browse all 150+ templates with examples
 - [Template Authoring](./template-authoring) — Create your own templates
 - [HTTP Server](./server) — Full API server guide
diff --git a/docs/guide/template-authoring.md b/docs/guide/template-authoring.md
index 11eca7d..b577229 100644
--- a/docs/guide/template-authoring.md
+++ b/docs/guide/template-authoring.md
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ The SVG file uses [minijinja](https://docs.rs/minijinja) templating syntax for d
 
 ### Accessing Data
 
-```svg
+```xml
 <!-- Brand fields -->
 {{ brand.brand_name }}
 {{ brand.bg_color }}
@@ -156,13 +156,13 @@ The SVG file uses [minijinja](https://docs.rs/minijinja) templating syntax for d
 
 Use the `default()` filter to provide fallback values:
 
-```svg
+```xml
 <stop offset="0%" stop-color="{{ brand.bg_color | default('#1e1e2e') }}"/>
 ```
 
 ### Conditionals
 
-```svg
+```xml
 {% if slide.source %}
   <text>{{ slide.source }}</text>
 {% endif %}
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ Use the `default()` filter to provide fallback values:
 
 When a text field has `wrap_width` set, Cosy pre-computes wrapped lines and provides them as `{field_name}_lines`:
 
-```svg
+```xml
 {% for line in stat_label_lines %}
   <tspan x="540" dy="{{ loop.cycle(0, 48) }}">{{ line }}</tspan>
 {% endfor %}
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ When a text field has `wrap_width` set, Cosy pre-computes wrapped lines and prov
 
 Most templates use a two-stop linear gradient for the background:
 
-```svg
+```xml
 <defs>
   <linearGradient id="bg-grad" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="100%">
     <stop offset="0%" stop-color="{{ brand.bg_color | default('#1e1e2e') }}"/>
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ Most templates use a two-stop linear gradient for the background:
 
 ### Accent Gradient (for numbers, headings)
 
-```svg
+```xml
 <defs>
   <linearGradient id="acc-grad" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="0%" y2="100%">
     <stop offset="0%" stop-color="{{ brand.accent_color | default('#cba6f7') }}"/>
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ Most templates use a two-stop linear gradient for the background:
 
 ### Radial Glow Effect
 
-```svg
+```xml
 <defs>
   <radialGradient id="glow" cx="75%" cy="25%" r="55%">
     <stop offset="0%" stop-color="{{ brand.accent_color | default('#cba6f7') }}" stop-opacity="0.07"/>
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ Most templates use a two-stop linear gradient for the background:
 
 ### Dots Pattern (subtle texture)
 
-```svg
+```xml
 <defs>
   <pattern id="dots" x="0" y="0" width="40" height="40" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse">
     <circle cx="20" cy="20" r="1.5" fill="#ffffff" opacity="0.06"/>
@@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ Most templates use a two-stop linear gradient for the background:
 
 ### Decorative Circle (top-right accent)
 
-```svg
+```xml
 <circle cx="1000" cy="80" r="180" fill="{{ brand.accent_color | default('#cba6f7') }}" opacity="0.04"/>
 ```
 
@@ -263,7 +263,7 @@ A background texture or photo rendered behind the gradient overlay.
 
 **SVG pattern:**
 
-```svg
+```xml
 {% if bg_image_data_uri %}
 <image href="{{ bg_image_data_uri }}" width="{{ width }}" height="{{ height }}"
        preserveAspectRatio="xMidYMid slice"
@@ -300,7 +300,7 @@ A background texture or photo rendered behind the gradient overlay.
 
 Brand logo rendered at the bottom-right corner.
 
-```svg
+```xml
 {% if logo_data_uri %}
 <image href="{{ logo_data_uri }}" x="{{ width - 128 }}" y="{{ height - 128 }}"
        height="48" preserveAspectRatio="xMidYMid meet"/>
@@ -323,7 +323,7 @@ Cosy bundles these fonts (embedded at compile time — no system fonts required)
 
 **SVG usage:**
 
-```svg
+```xml
 font-family="Inter,sans-serif"
 font-family="Space Grotesk,sans-serif"
 font-family="JetBrains Mono,monospace"
@@ -366,7 +366,7 @@ mkdir templates/my-template
 
 ### 3. Write template.svg
 
-```svg
+```xml
 <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="1080" height="1080" viewBox="0 0 1080 1080">
   <defs>
     <linearGradient id="bg-grad" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="100%">
@@ -496,7 +496,7 @@ curl -o output.png -X POST http://localhost:3000/api/render \
 
 **Avoid arithmetic in `{% set %}` within loops** — it doesn't work reliably. Instead, use `loop.index`, `loop.first`, `loop.cycle()`:
 
-```svg
+```xml
 {# Good: use loop helpers #}
 {% for line in title_lines %}
   <tspan x="540" dy="{{ loop.cycle(0, 48) }}">{{ line }}</tspan>
@@ -535,7 +535,7 @@ The default Cosy color scheme:
 
 All templates must render the brand watermark with an identical spec:
 
-```svg
+```xml
 {% if brand.show_brand %}
 <text x="{width/2}" y="{height-30}" text-anchor="middle" font-family="Inter,sans-serif" font-size="20" font-weight="600" fill="#7f849c">{{ brand.brand_name | default('') }}</text>
 {% endif %}
@@ -575,7 +575,7 @@ Black, so `font-style="italic"` and `font-weight="800"` resolve to real faces.
 
 ## Hashtag Block Pattern
 
-```svg
+```xml
 {% if slide.hashtag %}
 <text x="{width/2}" y="{height-90}" text-anchor="middle" font-family="Inter,sans-serif"
       font-size="26" font-weight="700" fill="{{ brand.accent_color | default('#cba6f7') }}"
@@ -593,7 +593,7 @@ elements (`#f-title path`, `#f-stat_number`, …) — e.g. per-element
 animation in downstream pipelines. Grouping does not change painting,
 so PNG/WebP output is unaffected.
 
-```svg
+```xml
 <g id="bg">
   <rect width="{width}" height="{height}" fill="url(#bg-grad)"/>
 </g>
diff --git a/docs/templates/index.md b/docs/templates/index.md
index 883e96d..63cf4cc 100644
--- a/docs/templates/index.md
+++ b/docs/templates/index.md
@@ -2,9 +2,14 @@
 aside: false
 ---
 
+<script setup>
+import { useData } from 'vitepress'
+const { theme } = useData()
+</script>
+
 # Templates
 
-Cosy ships with **148 templates** out of the box. Browse the gallery below, or use the sidebar to filter by category.
+Cosy ships with **{{ theme.templateCount }} templates** out of the box. Browse the gallery below, or use the sidebar to filter by category.
 
 <style>
 .template-masonry {