Next Typescript Tailwind is a GitHub boilerplate template that combines Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS with preconfigured linting and formatting tools so developers can scaffold a new frontend project and start coding immediately.
What is Next Typescript Tailwind?
Next Typescript Tailwind is a starter template for building web applications with the Next.js React framework, TypeScript for type safety, and the Tailwind CSS utility-first styling system. It includes setup for ESLint, Prettier, Stylelint, and PostCSS as devtools. The template was created by maintainer Alaa Zorkane and is available as a public GitHub repository at github.com/AlaaZorkane/next-typescript-tailwind, with a live preview at next.alaazorkane.me.
Key Features
- Core stack template — Uses Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS out of the box, so there is no need to install or configure these separately.
- Preconfigured devtools — ESLint, Prettier, Stylelint, and PostCSS are already set up with scripts for linting and formatting.
- Path alias — Import components using the "@/" alias instead of relative paths like "../../../../components/hello", matching the baseUrl configuration.
- Shared interfaces folder — The template includes an "interfaces" directory for shared TypeScript interfaces and points to the react-typescript-cheatsheet guidance on using types vs interfaces.
- Fast refresh — Next.js fast refresh is enabled for rapid development.
- GitHub template support — A "Use this template" button lets you create a new repository without cloning the existing history.
- Husky pre-commit hooks — Added in version 2.0.0, Husky runs staged linting and formatting on commit.
- Recommended VS Code extensions — The README lists ESLint, Prettier, Tailwind CSS, and Stylelint extensions for editor integration.
Who is it for?
- Developers who want a ready-made Next.js setup — They can clone or use the template button to avoid configuring TypeScript, Tailwind, and linting manually.
- Teams that need consistent code standards — The preconfigured ESLint, Prettier, and Stylelint scripts enforce uniform formatting and catch errors.
- Hobbyists and freelancers — The template provides fast refresh and path aliases that speed up iteration on personal or client projects.
What can you do with it?
- Scaffold a new Next.js application — Clone the repository or click "Use this template" on GitHub, run
npm install, thennpm run devto get a local development server. - Build components with clean imports — Use the "@/components/hello" alias to import files without long relative paths.
- Keep code quality high — The included linting and formatting scripts, plus the recommended pre-commit hooks, help maintain a consistent codebase.
How does it work?
Using the template is straightforward: either clone the GitHub repository into a new folder, install dependencies with npm install (or yarn), and start the dev server with npm run dev. The repository also includes optional commands to remove the original git history and reinitialize a fresh repository. For GitHub users, clicking the "Use this template" button creates a new repository with the same files pre-populated.
FAQ
What devtools are included in the template?
The template preconfigures TypeScript for type checking, ESLint for code linting, Prettier for formatting, Stylelint for CSS linting, and PostCSS for CSS processing. All are set up with npm scripts so you can run them from the command line.
How do I start a new project with this template?
You can clone the repository with git clone https://github.com/AlaaZorkane/next-typescript-tailwind.git, run npm install, and then npm run dev. Alternatively, on GitHub, click the "Use this template" button to create a new repository from the template without cloning the history.
What is the recommended VS Code extension setup?
The README recommends installing the ESLint, Prettier, Tailwind CSS, and Stylelint extensions for VS Code. These provide editor integration for linting, auto-formatting, and Tailwind class completion, making the development experience smoother.
Does the template support path aliases?
Yes, the template configures a path alias that matches your baseUrl. You can import components and modules using "@/components/hello" instead of relative paths. This keeps imports clean, especially in deeply nested directories.
