This is the deprecated, minimal skeleton template for Next.js applications, published on GitHub and associated with the MadeInHaus organization, and it has been superseded by next-starter-ts.
What is Next Starter?
Next Starter is a minimal Next.js skeleton template published on GitHub, designed to help developers start a new project without writing boilerplate. The template takes no configuration input and outputs a basic Next.js codebase that uses the pages router, as indicated by the deprecation notice recommending next-starter-ts for pages router projects. It is associated with the MadeInHaus organization, has 7 stars, and its repository description reads "A skeleton Next.js app to quickly get started."
Key Features
This deprecated starter offers a minimal Next.js project structure, uses the pages router, and is publicly available on GitHub.
- Next.js skeleton — Provides a minimal file structure for a Next.js project, without styling systems, integrations, or extra dependencies.
- Pages router — The starter relies on the classic pages router, confirmed by the deprecation note that points pages router users to next-starter-ts.
- Deprecated status — The top of the repository marks the project as deprecated, so it is not the recommended choice for new projects.
- Public repository — With 7 stars, the source is open for viewing, forking, and learning.
Who should use Next Starter?
Developers who need to understand or maintain an older Next.js pages router codebase might find this deprecated skeleton useful as a reference.
- Developers learning Next.js — Study the minimal file layout created by a bare skeleton before adding tooling.
- Teams maintaining legacy projects — If an existing app was bootstrapped from this starter, it helps to know its structure when upgrading.
- Contributors to MadeInHaus starters — Compare this early version against next-starter-ts to see the evolution.
What can you do with Next Starter?
Even though it is deprecated, this template can still serve as a learning reference for minimal Next.js projects and as a baseline for migrating to next-starter-ts.
- Learning reference: Inspect the generated files to understand what a bare Next.js pages router app needs.
- Migration comparison: Diff this skeleton with next-starter-ts to identify changes required when moving an existing project.
- Legacy prototyping: For codebases already on this template, use it as the starting point for older feature branches.
Alternatives
The existing replacement is next-starter-ts, and an Astro-based option, astro-starter-ts, is also suggested.
- next-starter-ts — a Next.js starter that supports the pages router, offered as the official replacement.
- astro-starter-ts — an Astro-based starter from the same ecosystem, suggested as an alternative framework.
FAQ
Is Next Starter deprecated?
Yes, the repository contains a clear notice at the top stating it is deprecated. The recommended action is to migrate to next-starter-ts for Next.js pages router projects.
What should I use instead of Next Starter?
Use next-starter-ts if you prefer Next.js with a pages router. If you are open to a different framework, consider astro-starter-ts.
Does Next Starter support the app router?
The starter is based on the pages router, and the deprecation notice says to use next-starter-ts if you need a Next starter based on the pages router. It does not mention app router support, so treat it as a pages router template.
Who maintains Next Starter?
The content does not name a specific author, but the topics list "haus" and the replacement repositories live under the MadeInHaus GitHub organization, indicating this starter belongs to that collection.
