# Indie Starter

Canonical page: https://indiedev.tools/tool/indie-starter-t_lxitc498ke7x0rp9xji

Looking for a Minimalistic Well-crafted Nextjs Boilerplate? Indie Starter is the Solution.

## Overview
Indie Starter is more than just a boilerplate—it’s a foundation for your next big project. It’s designed with simplicity, versatility, and modern industry standards in mind. This guide will walk you through the core principles that drive Indie Starter, the tech stack it employs, and why it might be the perfect fit for your next project. Whether you’re building a small personal project or a large-scale application, Indie Starter is designed to help you hit the ground running. • Design Principles Here are the core design principles to help explain why I built Indie Starter, the problems that it exists to solve, and why Indie Starter may be the best choice for your project. • Minimalistic (Less is more) The Indie Starter is versatile and can be used for unlimited projects. By not making assumptions about what you will build, it ensures you only use what is needed. Including unnecessary features can result in unused code, potentially slowing down your app and making maintenance more challenging. No bloated code, only what you need. • Tech stack Included industry-standard tech stack, that are widely used and have a large community. - Next.js: Open-source, widely used and have a large community and ecosystem. - React: might be not the best libray, but it is open-source, widely used and have a large ecosystem. - TailwindCSS: become the new standard for styling and for moderen startups. shadcn/ui: While there are no library can fit all the use cases, shadcn/ui gives full-control over the code, so you can customize it to fit your needs. - TypeScript: Type safety, better developer experience, and less runtime errors. - Zod: Schema validation and type checking at runtime. - Supabase: Open-source, no vendor lock-in, top-notch user-experience powered by Postgres the most reliable DB in the market. - pnpm: Fast, disk space efficient package manager. - Resend: A simple and powerful email service that you can use to send emails from your app. - React Email: A library to build emails using React components. Although end-users may not be directly affected by the tech stack, its implications ultimately have an impact on them. The selection of a tech stack should prioritize its ease of maintenance, enabling developers to consistently deliver enhanced value and optimal user experiences.
## Details
- Category: Boilerplates
- Pricing model: free
- Website: [Indie Starter](https://www.indie-starter.dev/?aff=KeBrq)
## Key features
- Quick setup and easy customization
- Supports various project requirements
- Built with industry-standard technologies (Supabase, Next.js, TailwindCSS, etc.)
- Includes modern authentication methods like magic links and social logins
- SEO-friendly with necessary meta tags, sitemap, and robots.txt
- Supports dark mode
- Pre-built pages and reusable components
- Includes payment integration with Stripe
- Integration with analytics tools like Umami and Google Analytics
- Time-saving features like authentication setup, style solution setup, and legal pages
## Limitations
- May require some learning time for those unfamiliar with the tech stack
- The initial cost of acquiring the boilerplate
- Limited technical support
## Frequently asked questions
### How do I get access to the boilerplate code?
Right after you buy it, you'll get a link to connect your Github account to the private Indie Starter repository. Once that's done, you can clone the template and begin developing your project.
### Are free updates included?
Yes, any new updates or features in the future will be at no additional costs.
### What am I allowed to do with the Indie Starter?
You are allowed to build unlimited projects with it (commercial projects too). You are not allowed to resell the code or parts of it. You are also not allowed to publish the code or parts of it as a template or boilerplate.
### Can I get a refund?
Since this product is non-returnable, refunds aren't usually an option after you've redeemed access. But if you're unsure about the product, feel free to hit me up with any questions you've got. Found a bug? Shoot me a report, and I'll help you out!

Last updated: 2024-06-17