Tiptop is an open-source ecommerce starter template that builds a men's online shopping storefront on Next.js with Firebase as its backend.
What is Tiptop?
Tiptop is an online shopping application for men, built as a starter template that runs on Next.js with React and styled-components on the front end and Firebase on the back end. It takes product and user data from Firebase and renders a storefront with authentication, wishlist, cart, sorting, and filtering, with real-time updates pushed to the UI. The project is published under the MIT license and includes a live demo deployed at https://tiptopstore.vercel.app.
Key Features
- Authentication — Firebase Authentication provides sign-in and account management, letting each user maintain a personal session.
- Wishlist items — Users can add products to a wishlist, which is stored per account and available for later visits.
- Add items to cart — The cart accepts product additions, giving shoppers a persistent set of items before checkout.
- Sort items — The product catalog can be reordered with sorting controls, changing the order of displayed items.
- Filter items — Products can be narrowed down using filters so the storefront shows only the matching subset.
- Real-time updates — Firebase Firestore synchronizes data live, so product changes and cart updates appear without a manual refresh.
- styled-components — The entire interface uses CSS-in-JS through styled-components, including a custom SVG logo for the brand.
- Tech stack — The template is built on Next.js and React, with Firebase as the backend service, and is deployed on Vercel for the live demo.
Who is it for?
- Web developers who want a working Next.js and Firebase ecommerce starter can fork the repo and change the product data to launch a custom store.
- Small menswear retailers can use the live demo as a reference and deploy Tiptop to start selling online with core store features already in place.
- React learners can study how authentication, a wishlist, cart state, and real-time database updates are combined in a single application.
What can you do with Tiptop?
- Launch a storefront: Set up a men's online store with product sorting, filtering, wishlists, and cart functionality without building these features from scratch.
- Customize the code: Because the project is MIT-licensed, developers can modify the styled-components theme, replace the logo, and connect their own Firebase project.
- Prototype an ecommerce idea: Use the live Vercel demo to test the shopping flow and UX before committing to further development.
FAQ
Is Tiptop free?
Yes, Tiptop is open source under the MIT license, which means you can use, modify, and distribute the code freely. The live demo is also public at https://tiptopstore.vercel.app.
What tech stack does Tiptop use?
Tiptop uses Next.js and React for the front end, styled-components for styling, and Firebase for backend services including authentication and real-time data. The live demo is hosted on Vercel.
Does Tiptop include user accounts?
Yes, Tiptop includes authentication via Firebase, so users can sign in and maintain a wishlist and cart tied to their account.
Can I deploy Tiptop to my own domain?
Yes, because it is a Next.js app deployed on Vercel in the demo, you can connect it to your own Vercel project and domain, provided you set up your own Firebase configuration.
