Next.js Project Template is a GitHub boilerplate for scaffolding a TypeScript Next.js application with Tailwind CSS and a working Jest and React Testing Library test suite already configured. This template, created by Kenny Stanley and distributed under the MIT License, removes repetitive setup work so developers can focus on writing application code rather than configuring tooling.
What is Next.js Project Template?
Next.js Project Template is a starting boilerplate for a TypeScript Next.js project with "batteries included". It provides a working Next.js application pre-configured with TypeScript for static typing, Tailwind CSS in JIT mode for utility-first styling, and Jest with React Testing Library for unit and component testing. The template also includes node-mock-http for testing API routes, and it uses path aliases in both source and test files. The project runs on the Next.js framework and is published on GitHub under the MIT License.
Key Features
- TypeScript setup — the entire boilerplate is written in TypeScript, giving developers type safety and modern JavaScript features out of the box.
- Tailwind CSS in JIT mode — styling is handled by Tailwind CSS with Just-in-Time compilation enabled, which generates only the CSS classes actually used for faster builds and smaller output.
- Testing suite — Jest and React Testing Library are pre-configured and work with path aliases, so imports in tests can use the same alias paths as the application code.
- API route testing — node-mock-http is included to simulate the request and response objects for testing Next.js API routes without spinning up a real server.
- Simple scripts — the package.json provides yarn dev for development, yarn build and yarn start for production, and yarn test for running the test suite.
- Open source — the template is released under the MIT License, allowing free use, modification, and distribution.
Who should use Next.js Project Template?
- Next.js developers who want a pre-configured TypeScript and Tailwind CSS setup and want to skip the initial project configuration.
- Teams using Jest that need a test environment with path alias support and React Testing Library already integrated.
- API route developers who want a simple way to test Next.js API routes using mocked request and response objects from node-mock-http.
What can you do with it?
- Scaffold a new project: clone the repository and run yarn install to generate a working Next.js + TypeScript + Tailwind application in minutes.
- Run the test suite: execute yarn test to run Jest with React Testing Library and node-mock-http for component and API route tests.
- Build for production: use yarn build to create a production bundle and yarn start to serve it.
How does it work?
The template is a Git repository that contains a complete Next.js project structure. After cloning, developers install dependencies with yarn (or npm equivalents). The development workflow uses yarn dev, while yarn build and yarn start handle production. The test setup is configured to resolve path aliases and use node-mock-http, so tests can be written against components and API routes without extra setup.
Pricing
The template is free to use because it is open source under the MIT License. There are no paid tiers or commercial restrictions.
Alternatives
- Batteries-Included-Next.js — the project referenced in the README's acknowledgments that provided the inspiration and setup guide for this template.
- create-next-app — the official Next.js scaffolding tool, which generates a plain Next.js project without the pre-configured Jest and node-mock-http testing setup.
FAQ
What does the Next.js Project Template include?
The template includes a Next.js application written in TypeScript, Tailwind CSS in JIT mode for styling, Jest and React Testing Library for testing, and node-mock-http for API route tests. Path aliases are configured in both source and test files.
How do I install and run the template?
Clone the repository, run yarn install to install dependencies, and then use yarn dev for development, yarn build and yarn start for production, or yarn test to run tests. Yarn is listed as the preferred package manager, but npm equivalents can be used.
What license does the template use?
The template is distributed under the MIT License, so it can be freely used, modified, and distributed in personal or commercial projects.
Can I contribute to the template?
Yes, the README invites contributions. You can fork the repository, create a feature branch, commit your changes, push the branch, and open a pull request. Alternatively, you can open an issue with the "enhancement" tag.
Does the template include a live demo?
No, the README does not provide a live demo link. The project link directs to the GitHub repository for documentation and issues.
