TNT Boilerplate is a free, MIT-licensed Next.js starter template that preconfigures TypeScript and Tailwind CSS along with custom ESLint and Prettier rules.
What is TNT Boilerplate?
TNT (TypeScript + Nextjs + Tailwind) is a GitHub template that gives you a ready-to-run Next.js project with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS already set up. It takes the standard Next.js + TypeScript + Tailwind stack and adds opinionated ESLint and Prettier settings to enforce consistent code style. The boilerplate was created by arviinmo for personal use and later released publicly under the MIT License.
Key Features
- Next.js framework — The boilerplate is built on Next.js, giving you server-side rendering, static generation, and file-based routing out of the box.
- TypeScript support — All source code is written in TypeScript, providing static typing and better IDE integration.
- Tailwind CSS styling — Tailwind is preconfigured for utility-first styling, with the default configuration ready to customize.
- Custom ESLint configuration — Includes a tailored ESLint setup to catch bugs and enforce code standards during development.
- Prettier formatting — Prettier is set up to keep code formatting consistent across the project.
- Vercel-ready deployment — Since it's a standard Next.js app, it can be deployed directly to Vercel without extra configuration.
- GitHub template support — You can create a new repository from this template directly on GitHub, or clone it locally.
- MIT License — The template is freely available, and you can use it in personal or commercial projects.
Who is it for?
- New Next.js developers who want a working TypeScript + Tailwind setup without manually configuring each tool.
- Developers who value consistent code style — the preconfigured ESLint and Prettier rules save time on linting and formatting decisions.
- Indie hackers building prototypes who need a minimal but production-friendly starting point for a Vercel deployment.
What can you do with TNT Boilerplate?
- Start a new project quickly: clone the repo or use the GitHub template button, install dependencies with yarn, and run yarn dev to get a local development server.
- Deploy a static or server-rendered site: since it's Next.js, you can deploy the output to Vercel by connecting your repository.
- Customize the boilerplate: modify the Tailwind config for your design system, extend ESLint rules, or add your own components and pages.
How does TNT Boilerplate work?
- Clone the repository with git clone https://github.com/arviinmo/TNT-boilerplate.git or create a new repository from the template on GitHub.
- Install dependencies using yarn.
- Run yarn dev to start the development server.
Pricing
TNT Boilerplate is free and open source under the MIT License.
FAQ
Is TNT Boilerplate free?
Yes, the project is released under the MIT License, so you can use it freely for personal or commercial projects.
What tech stack does TNT Boilerplate use?
It uses Next.js for the framework, TypeScript for typing, Tailwind CSS for styling, and includes ESLint for linting and Prettier for formatting.
How do I get started with TNT Boilerplate?
You can clone the repository and run yarn install then yarn dev, or use the GitHub "Use this template" feature to create a new repository with the boilerplate as the base.
Can I deploy to Vercel?
Yes, because TNT is a standard Next.js application, you can connect your repository to Vercel and deploy without any additional configuration.
