#What is ChadNext?

ChadNext is a free, open-source quick starter template developed by Moinul Moin, designed to accelerate the building of Next.js full-stack applications. Its primary goal is to streamline development by providing essential features out of the box, targeting developers, startups, and SaaS creators building modern web applications like dashboards, e-commerce platforms, or content sites. Built with Next.js 14 (App Router), Shadcn UI, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and tools like LuciaAuth, Prisma, and Stripe, ChadNext offers a robust foundation with authentication, database integration, file uploads, and payment processing. It emphasizes rapid prototyping, accessibility, and developer experience with a copy-paste-friendly setup. For Next.js enthusiasts, ChadNext is a perfect fit, leveraging Shadcn UI’s accessible components and Vercel’s ecosystem for seamless deployment. ‽web:0,4,8,11

#Features ⚡️

• Full-Stack Setup: Next.js 14 App Router with server actions and API routes.

• Shadcn UI Components: Accessible, Radix UI-based components styled with Tailwind CSS.

• Authentication: LuciaAuth v3 for secure authentication and authorization.

• Database Integration: Prisma ORM with Vercel Postgres for efficient data management.

• File Uploads: UploadThing for seamless file uploads and previews.

• Payments: Stripe integration for processing payments.

• Internationalization: Type-safe Next-International for multi-language support.

• Email System: React Email and Resend for creating and sending styled emails.

#Pros and Cons

#✅ Pros

• Free and Open-Source: MIT license allows unrestricted use and contributions.

• Comprehensive Stack: Covers authentication, database, payments, and more.

• Shadcn UI Fit: Accessible, customizable components enhance UI development.

• Community Support: 1,088 GitHub stars and active developer engagement.

• Easy Deployment: Vercel integration simplifies production and preview builds.

• Developer Experience: TypeScript, ESLint, Prettier, and Husky ensure code quality.

#⚠️ Cons

• Setup Complexity: Requires configuring multiple services (e.g., Vercel Postgres, Stripe, Resend).

• Windows/WSL Issues: Some users report installation challenges on Windows or WSL.

• Documentation Gaps: README could be improved for clearer setup instructions.

• Learning Curve: Familiarity with Next.js App Router, Shadcn UI, and Prisma needed.

• Dependency Overhead: Numerous integrations may increase bundle size or complexity.

• Niche Focus: Primarily for Next.js projects, limiting cross-framework use.

#Included Components - Templates

ChadNext provides a variety of full-stack features:

• Dashboard: Pre-built dashboard with project and settings pages.

• Auth Components: Login, logout, and user management with LuciaAuth.

• Upload Component: Custom image upload with dark mode support.

• Email Templates: Styled email templates using React Email and Tailwind CSS.

• Changelog & About: Markdown-based pages built with Velite.

#Pricing 💵

ChadNext operates on a Free model:

• Free Access: Fully open-source under MIT license, available via GitHub.

• No Pro Version: No premium features or paid tiers mentioned.

• Additional Costs: External service costs (e.g., Vercel Postgres, Stripe fees, Resend API) for full functionality; setup requires free accounts for UploadThing, Resend, and Stripe.

#Integrations 🧰

ChadNext integrates with:

• Next.js 14: App Router for full-stack development.

• Shadcn UI: Radix UI components styled with Tailwind CSS.

• LuciaAuth v3: Authentication and authorization system.

• Prisma: ORM for Vercel Postgres database.

• UploadThing: File upload and preview service.

• Stripe: Payment processing integration.

• React Email & Resend: Email creation and sending.

• Next-International: Type-safe internationalization.

• Vercel: Deployment, Postgres hosting, and analytics.

• ESLint, Prettier, Husky: Code quality and formatting tools.