Next.js 16 TypeScript Starter (with shadcn/ui)

A modern Next.js 16 starter template for rapidly building production-grade TypeScript apps—ideal for solo founders, SaaS builders, and AI/automation projects. This repo integrates first-class shadcn/ui components, sensible routing defaults, and robust DX tooling for fast iteration.

Overview

• Powered by Next.js 16 App Router and bootstrapped with create-next-app
• Full TypeScript support with preconfigured ESLint, Prettier, PostCSS, and Tailwind tooling out-of-the-box
• Optimized font loading (includes Vercel's Geist font via next/font)
• Built for rapid prototyping and serious production use (deploy-ready for Vercel)
• Open source and easily extensible for SaaS, AI, or automation projects

Features

• shadcn/ui integration: Preinstalled and configured for best-in-class UI building blocks and theming[1]
• Ready-made project structure: Clear app, components, and lib pattern for scalable organization
• TypeScript-first: Strict types by default—great for building APIs, server actions, and LLM/AI endpoints
• Rapid DX: ESLint, formatting, and hot reload for development speed
• Vercel deployment: Fork, deploy, and preview instantly on Vercel
• SaaS-friendly: Sensible structure for business dashboards, authentication flows, and API integration

Getting Started

Clone this repo and install dependencies with your favorite package manager:

git clone https://github.com/creativerezz/nextjs-16-starter.git
cd nextjs-16-starter
pnpm install # or npm/yarn/bun
pnpm dev     # or npm run dev, yarn dev, bun dev

Visit http://localhost:3000 to start.

Edit app/page.tsx to customize the home page. All changes auto-update in dev.

Project Structure

/app           # Route-based app directory for pages and API endpoints
/components    # Reusable UI and layout components
/lib           # Utilities, hooks, helpers, and shared business logic
/public        # Static assets
/styles        # Tailwind config and global styles

Deployment

Deploy instantly to Vercel (Deploy Now).
See Next.js deployment docs for advanced config and CI setup.[1]

Contributing

Issues and PRs are welcome. For feature ideas or bug reports, open an issue or start a discussion.

License

MIT — Commercial use, SaaS products, and open source contributions allowed.

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This template prioritizes developer speed and SaaS-readiness—making it a solid base for indie products, AI tools, and automation systems. Fork and go build something awesome!

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