Nextjs Clerksjs Prisma Template is a text post site boilerplate built with the Next.js framework, Clerk.js for authentication, and Prisma for database access.
What is this template?
This template is an open-source starting point for a text-based posting website. It takes environment variables for a PostgreSQL database connection and Clerk API keys as input, and produces a running web app with user-submitted text posts, comments, and user profile pages. The template runs on Next.js and is published as a GitHub repository by self-taught developer szriru, with a live demo hosted on Vercel at https://nextjs-clerksjs-prisma-template.vercel.app/.
Key Features
- Text Post Creation — Users can create and publish text-based posts on the website.
- Commenting Functionality — Users can comment on each individual post, enabling discussion and engagement.
- Three Core Pages — The site includes a homepage for browsing posts, a post detail page, and a user profile page that shows user information and activity.
- Responsive Design — The layout adapts to desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
- Next.js Framework — Built on the React-based Next.js framework, allowing server-side rendering and API routes.
- Clerk Authentication — Uses Clerk.js for user sign-up, sign-in, and session management via Clerk dashboard keys.
- Prisma ORM — Data is modeled and accessed with Prisma, configured with a PostgreSQL database URL.
- Tailwind CSS — The styling is implemented with Tailwind CSS, as indicated by the repository topics.
Who is this template for?
- Self-taught developers — Can use this repository to see a real integration of Next.js, Clerk.js, and Prisma in a single project, and can contribute improvements via issues or pull requests.
- Indie hackers building community sites — Can clone this template to quickly start a text-based social platform where users post and comment without building auth from scratch.
- Learners of full-stack Next.js — Can study a minimal, readable codebase that demonstrates authentication, database models, and page routing together.
What can you do with it?
- Build a community bulletin board — Set up a space where registered users submit text posts and others comment, using the homepage and post page as the core.
- Create a micro-blog with user profiles — Customize the user profile page to display user-specific posts and activity.
- Learn Clerk and Prisma integration — Follow the environment setup steps to connect Clerk authentication and a PostgreSQL database to a Next.js app.
How to run it
To run the development server, first set the environment variables DATABASE_URL, NODE_ENV, NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY, and CLERK_SECRET_KEY. Then clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, and start the server with npm run dev.
FAQ
What stack does this template use?
It uses Next.js as the React framework, Clerk.js for authentication and user management, Prisma as the ORM, Tailwind CSS for styling, and PostgreSQL as the database via a connection string.
Does the template include authentication?
Yes, it includes Clerk authentication. You need to provide NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY and CLERK_SECRET_KEY from the Clerk.js dashboard for sign-up and sign-in to work.
Which pages are included?
There are three main pages: a homepage that lists posts, a post detail page with the full post content and comments, and a user profile page showing user information and activities.
Can I contribute to this project?
Yes, the repository explicitly invites contributions. You can raise issues or submit pull requests, and the author, a self-taught developer, welcomes support.
Is there a live demo?
Yes, a live demo is available at https://nextjs-clerksjs-prisma-template.vercel.app/.
