Next Tabley

Next Tabley is a Next.js starter repository that pairs React-Table v7 with Chakra UI for building data tables, scaffolded with create-next-app.

What is Next Tabley?

Next Tabley is a minimal Next.js application bootstrapped with create-next-app and described in its GitHub metadata as "Using React-Table and Chakra UI to create powerful table." It runs on the Next.js pages router, with the main page at pages/index.tsx and an example API route at pages/api/hello.ts. The project is a starting point for building table-heavy interfaces rather than a finished product; you edit the TypeScript React components to add your own data and table behavior.

Key Features

• Next.js pages router — Uses the classic pages directory; the main entry is pages/index.tsx, which auto-updates when you save changes during development.
• API routes — The pages/api directory maps to /api/*, so files inside become serverless endpoints; pages/api/hello.ts provides a sample endpoint at http://localhost:3000/api/hello.
• React-Table v7 — The repository metadata lists React-Table v7 as the table library, giving you a headless utility to build data tables with your own markup.
• Chakra UI — Chakra UI is the styling and component system referenced in the description, providing accessible React components for layouts, buttons, and form controls around the table.
• TypeScript — The code is written in TypeScript (e.g., index.tsx, hello.ts) with a default Next.js build.
• Vercel deployment — The README points to the Vercel platform for one-click deployment and links to Next.js deployment docs.
• Dev workflow — Run npm run dev or yarn dev to start the development server on http://localhost:3000.

Who is it for?

• Next.js developers — Anyone who wants a ready-made project structure with the pages router and API routes to start building a data-driven app without configuring the build tooling.
• Developers building admin panels — The combination of React-Table and Chakra UI suits dashboards, back-office tables, and other data-heavy interfaces.
• Learners — The minimal scaffold makes it easy to experiment with React-Table v7 and Chakra UI inside a working Next.js environment.

What can you do with Next Tabley?

• Prototype a data table — Replace the content in pages/index.tsx with a React-Table instance backed by Chakra UI components to display rows from an array or an API.
• Serve data via API routes — Add files under pages/api to return JSON to the table, using pages/api/hello.ts as a reference for the route signature.
• Deploy a front-end app — Use the Vercel platform referenced in the README to publish the Next.js app with minimal configuration.

How does Next Tabley work?

1. Run npm run dev or yarn dev to start the development server on http://localhost:3000.
2. Edit pages/index.tsx to change the page; the browser auto-reloads.
3. Access the sample API at http://localhost:3000/api/hello, and edit pages/api/hello.ts to change the response.
4. Deploy by importing the repository into Vercel or running the Next.js build.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Clean create-next-app base, TypeScript included, Vercel-ready, and integrates two established libraries (React-Table and Chakra UI).
• Cons: The README does not include an example table, so you must build the table UI yourself; the repository has only 7 stars, indicating it is an early-stage project.

FAQ

How do I start the development server?

Run npm run dev or yarn dev in the project root, then open http://localhost:3000 with your browser.

Where is the API route defined?

The pages/api directory is mapped to /api/*; the sample endpoint in pages/api/hello.ts can be accessed at http://localhost:3000/api/hello.

Can I deploy Next Tabley on Vercel?

Yes, the README describes the Vercel platform as the easiest way to deploy and links to the official Next.js deployment documentation.

Does Next Tabley include a pre-built table?

No. The repository description says it uses React-Table and Chakra UI to create tables, but the README shows only the default create-next-app page, so you need to add the table component yourself.