The Next.js + NextUI V1 Starter Template is a GitHub boilerplate that pairs the Next.js framework with the NextUI V1 component library to give developers a pre-configured starting point for building React applications with a ready-made folder structure and SEO setup.
What is the Next.js + NextUI V1 Starter Template?
The template is a starter repository created by developer Vilictus that combines Next.js with the NextUI V1 component library. It takes as input a cloned git repository and outputs a local development environment with fast reload, configured with subfolders for config, layouts, and types. The project runs on the Next.js framework, uses TypeScript (per the repository topics), and is deployable to Vercel and Netlify through one-click buttons in the README.
Key Features
- Fast reload — The development server supports hot reloading for immediate feedback during development.
- Next/font configured — Poppins is set as the default font using Next.js's built-in font optimization.
- Subfolders ready — Includes config, layouts, and types folders so the project structure is already organized.
- Main layout with basic SEO — A layout component accepts SEO props, and basic meta tags are included out of the box.
- One-click deployment — The README includes deploy buttons for Vercel and Netlify, as well as an "Open in StackBlitz" button for browser-based editing.
- Clear attribution to NextUI V1 — The template is explicitly based on v1.nextui.org documentation; a separate repository covers the TailwindCSS-based NextUI V2.
Who is it for?
- Next.js developers who want to skip initial setup and start coding with NextUI pre-installed.
- Front-end developers who prefer the NextUI V1 component library and need a clean baseline project.
- Hobbyists and students who are learning NextUI and want a runnable sample with minimal configuration.
What can you do with it?
- Start a new application: Clone the repository, run
npm iandnpm run dev, then begin editing pages using NextUI components right away. - Prototype a user interface: Use the provided layout and folder structure to quickly test NextUI components in a real Next.js environment.
- Deploy a static or server-rendered site: Push the project to a Git provider and use the Vercel or Netlify deploy buttons to publish it.
How does it work?
- Clone the repository using
git clone https://github.com/Vilictus/NextUI-Starter.git nextui-starter. - Move into the folder with
cd nextui-starter. - Install dependencies with
npm i. - Start the development server with
npm run dev.
FAQ
Is this template based on NextUI V1 or V2?
This template is based on NextUI V1, as noted at the top of the README. A separate repository, nextui-v2-starter-template, provides a NextUI V2 version that uses TailwindCSS.
What font does the template use?
The template configures Poppins as the default font through Next/font, Next.js's built-in font optimization feature.
Can I deploy to Vercel or Netlify?
Yes. The README contains a "Deploy with Vercel" button and a "Deploy to Netlify" button that import the repository directly, plus a StackBlitz button for opening the project in a web-based IDE.
Is the template production-ready?
The README marks this as a beta version still in construction, so it's best used as a development starting point rather than a stable production base.
