This open-source boilerplate scaffolds a Next.js application with TypeScript, ESLint, Prettier, Storybook, Testing Library, Styled Components, and Husky pre-commit hooks.
What is this Next.js and TypeScript boilerplate?
It is a starter repository for building React applications with Next.js. Instead of configuring several development tools manually, you clone the repo or use it as a GitHub template and receive a pre-wired project with a recommended folder structure, linting, formatting, testing, component documentation, and styling. The boilerplate runs on the Next.js framework, which offers file-based routing, server-side rendering, and static site generation. The entire codebase is written in TypeScript, and the project is published under the MIT license.
Key Features
- Next.js framework — Provides file-based routing, server-side rendering, and static site generation out of the box; the project includes a pages directory for all routes.
- TypeScript — The whole source code is typed with TypeScript, giving static type checking and editor autocompletion for components, hooks, and API calls.
- ESLint and Prettier — Code quality and consistent formatting are enforced through ESLint rules and Prettier, with configuration files included in the repository.
- Storybook — Component documentation is set up with .stories.tsx files, enabling isolated visual development and testing for each UI component like the Button example in the recommended structure.
- Testing Library — Unit and integration tests are configured; the suggested layout splits tests into unit, integration, and test utils folders under src/shared/tests.
- Styled Components — Styling is handled with the CSS-in-JS library Styled Components, using a .styles.ts file for each component.
- Husky — Git hooks are pre-installed, allowing you to run linting, formatting, and tests automatically before commits.
- Structured folder layout — The recommended structure organizes components in separate folders with their types, styles, stories, and index, and groups shared hooks, contexts, and API services under src/shared.
Who is this boilerplate for?
- React developers starting a new project — They can clone or use as a template to get a production-ready setup in minutes instead of configuring tools manually.
- Teams that value code quality — With ESLint, Prettier, and Husky enforced from day one, teams can maintain consistent style and run quality checks in CI.
- Frontend engineers building component libraries — The Storybook integration and .stories.tsx pattern make it easy to document and develop components in isolation.
What can you do with it?
- Scaffold a Next.js app quickly — Clone the repo and run npm install to get a working app with TypeScript, linting, and testing already configured.
- Document components with Storybook — Write a .stories.tsx file for any component and view it in the Storybook UI during development.
- Organize code with a recommended structure — Follow the provided folder layout for components, hooks, contexts, services, and tests to keep large projects maintainable.
How does it work?
The boilerplate is used by either cloning the repository or selecting it as a template on GitHub. After cloning, install dependencies with npm install and run the development server with npm run dev. The included Husky hooks run on git commit, and Storybook can be launched separately to browse component stories.
FAQ
Is this boilerplate free?
Yes, the repository is released under the MIT license, so you can use, modify, and distribute it freely, including in commercial projects.
What styling solution does it use?
It uses Styled Components, a CSS-in-JS library. Each component has a corresponding .styles.ts file, and the imports use React's styled API.
Yes, it comes with Testing Library configured for unit and integration tests. The recommended structure has dedicated folders under src/shared/tests for unit tests, integration tests, and test utilities.
