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Next.js Boilerplate

A starter template for building Next.js apps with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, auth, and a database already wired

GitHub Download v6.4.2
Stars
13.1k
Forks
2.4k
Licence
MIT
Language
TypeScript
Last update
5 days ago
Type
Framework

What it is

This is a ready-made project template for Next.js, a popular framework for building websites and web apps in React. Instead of setting up tooling from scratch, you clone it and start from a project that already includes TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, linting, testing, a database layer, and a sample sign-in flow. The README describes it as developer-experience first, with many optional pieces you can keep or remove.

  • Clone the template and build a marketing site or landing page on the Tailwind CSS setup
  • Start a SaaS prototype using the included sign-up and sign-in pages as a base
  • Use the Drizzle ORM setup to connect a PostgreSQL, SQLite, or MySQL database
  • Run the Vitest and Playwright test setup on your own components and pages

Great for

  • Developers starting a new Next.js project who want configured tooling from day one
  • Teams wanting a shared baseline for TypeScript, linting, and testing conventions
  • Learners who want to study a fairly complete Next.js project structure
  • Indie builders who plan to add authentication and a database to a SaaS-style app

Not ideal for

  • People who want a minimal Next.js setup, since the README lists many integrated tools that may need pruning
  • Anyone unwilling to depend on third-party services such as Clerk, Neon, or Sentry for the full feature set
  • Beginners new to JavaScript and React, who may find the number of tools overwhelming
Step-by-step guide: how to use Next.js BoilerplateInstall, first run, examples, tips and FAQs

How to get it

  1. 1

    Clone and build from source

    You'll need: Git · Node.js

    Clone the repository

    git clone https://github.com/ixartz/Next-js-Boilerplate.git
  2. 2

    Run it

    • Clone the repository and open the folder in your editor
    • Install dependencies with the package manager the README specifies
    • Set up environment variables for the services you plan to use
    • Start the development server and open the local URL it prints
  3. 3

    Get the most out of it

    • Use the included Vitest and Playwright setup to add tests as you build
    • Configure the Drizzle ORM layer for your database of choice, or use PGlite locally
    • Remove optional tools like Sentry or Arcjet if you do not need them, as the README says the boilerplate lets you keep only what you need
    • Use the i18n setup with next-intl if your app needs multiple languages

Downloads

Source code (.zip)main branch · straight from GitHubRelease v6.4.2Release notes and sourceOfficial website & docsnextjs-boilerplate.com

Strengths

  • Covers many common needs (typing, linting, testing, database, auth) in one starting point
  • Actively maintained, with a recent push date and a large star count
  • Released under the MIT license, which permits commercial use and modification

Trade-offs

  • Many integrated services and tools, so some setup and removal work is likely before it fits your project
  • Several features depend on third-party accounts or paid-tier services, such as Clerk, Neon, and Sentry
  • The README is long and the stack changes over time, so you need to check the current docs for each tool

How it compares

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Next-js-Boilerplate (this)13.1kFrameworkintermediate5 days agoDevelopers starting a new Next.js project who want configured tooling from day one
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create-t3-app29.2kCLIintermediate11 months agoDevelopers who already know some TypeScript and want a Next.js starting point
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Stats synced from GitHub. The assessment above was drafted with AI from the project's README on 2026-10-29 and may miss recent changes — check the README before relying on a command. MIT licence: free to use, modify and distribute, including commercially, as long as you keep the copyright notice.