Boilerplate Next is a Next.js 14 boilerplate template that bundles Sass, Storybook, ESLint, and Prettier into a minimal starting point for web development. It uses the App Router in an app/ directory, with a single editable page at app/page.js that hot-reloads as you develop.
What is Boilerplate Next?
Boilerplate Next is a starter project for building web applications with Next.js 14. It takes a fresh clone and gives you a working development environment: run pnpm dev to start a local server at http://localhost:3000, edit app/page.js to change the homepage, and see updates immediately. The template also preloads the Inter font via next/font, which automatically optimizes font delivery. The project is distributed as a GitHub repository and its README focuses on local development and Vercel deployment.
Key Features
- Next.js 14 — Built on the App Router with the
app/directory, enabling file-based routing and server-side rendering patterns. - Sass support — SCSS styling is preconfigured, so you can write component styles with variables, nesting, and mixins from the start.
- Storybook — A component development environment is set up for building and testing UI components in isolation.
- ESLint — Static analysis is configured to catch common JavaScript and React issues while you code.
- Prettier — Consistent code formatting is enforced across the project.
- next/font with Inter — The Inter Google Font is loaded automatically through
next/font, which self-hosts the font for better performance and no layout shift. - Vercel deployment — The README points to the Vercel Platform as the easiest deployment route and links to the official Next.js deployment docs.
Who is it for?
- Developers scaffolding a new Next.js app — They can clone the template and start editing immediately without configuring linting, formatting, or styling tools.
- Teams building a component library — Storybook plus Sass gives a dedicated workflow for developing and documenting components before integrating them into pages.
- Developers who prefer pnpm — The project explicitly uses
pnpm devas its package manager command, so it suits teams standardized on pnpm.
What can you do with Boilerplate Next?
- Kick off a product prototype — Run the dev server and edit
app/page.jsto create a homepage quickly; the page auto-updates as you save. - Set up a design system — Use Storybook to write stories for buttons, cards, and other components while sharing SCSS variables across them.
- Deploy a site to Vercel — Follow the README's instructions to import the repo into Vercel and get a production URL without manual server configuration.
How does Boilerplate Next work?
The template uses a standard Next.js workflow. After cloning, run pnpm dev in the terminal and open http://localhost:3000 with your browser. Edit app/page.js in the project root to change the visible page, and the development server auto-reloads the output. When you are ready to ship, the Vercel Platform imports the repository and builds the app for you.
FAQ
Is Boilerplate Next free to use?
The README contains no pricing or licensing terms, and the template is shared as a GitHub repository, so you can clone it and use it for your own projects without paying.
What does Boilerplate Next include?
It includes Next.js 14, Sass/SCSS styling, Storybook for component work, ESLint for linting, Prettier for formatting, and an automatic Inter font setup through next/font.
How do I start the development server?
Install dependencies and run pnpm dev in the project root, then open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.
How do I deploy Boilerplate Next to production?
The README recommends using the Vercel Platform. You can import the repository directly into Vercel; the platform handles the Next.js build and provides a live URL.
