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create-forgestack — Next.js Starter Template

By tmonga2208

ForgeStack is a full-stack starter template based on Next.js, Firebase, and Tailwind CSS. Projects are created via npx create-forgestack and include custom hooks for Firebase Auth, Realtime DB, and Storage, plus light and dark theme support.

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Full-stack project starter based on the Next.js App Router

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Integrates Firebase Auth, Realtime DB, and Storage with corresponding custom hooks

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Uses Tailwind CSS with built-in light and dark theme switching support

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Projects are created via the npx create-forgestack command, which prompts for Firebase configuration during initialization

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Project structure is divided into directories such as components, hooks, pages, styles, and utils

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Released under the MIT open-source license

Template Details

ForgeStack is a full-stack project template. The README states it is powered by Next.js, Firebase, and Tailwind CSS, intended for quickly building scalable web applications with built-in theming and Firebase integration. The feature list includes the Next.js App Router, Firebase Auth/Realtime DB/Storage, Tailwind CSS with dark mode support, custom hooks for Firebase services, and a clear, extensible project structure.

Usage is to run npx create-forgestack my-app to create a project and enter the directory; during creation it prompts for Firebase configuration, so you must first create a project in the Firebase console and obtain an API key. Then run npm run dev to start the development server, with the app running at http://localhost:3000.

The project structure includes a public static assets directory, components, hooks, pages, styles, and utils under src, plus .env.local for Firebase credentials and package.json. Themes can be customized in src/styles/globals.css. The README does not document specific dependency versions, deployment process, testing approach, or production considerations; these must be checked in other repository materials.

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Use Cases

  • Quickly prototyping a Next.js app with a Firebase backend
  • Starting a project that uses Tailwind CSS with built-in dark mode
  • Needing custom hooks for Firebase Auth, Realtime DB, or Storage as a starting point
  • Referencing how to organize a project directory combining the Next.js App Router and Firebase

Suitable For

  • Frontend or full-stack developers familiar with Next.js and Firebase
  • Teams needing an extensible project skeleton rather than a complete business application
  • Developers who want to standardize project structure and theme configuration via a starter

Getting started & customization

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    Run npx create-forgestack my-app to create a project, then cd my-app to enter the directory

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    During creation it prompts for Firebase configuration; you must first create a project in the Firebase console and obtain an API key

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    Firebase credentials are written to the .env.local file

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    Run npm run dev to start the development server, accessible by default at http://localhost:3000

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    Theme styles can be customized in src/styles/globals.css

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Free to use · keep license notice

This entry covers the free version under the MIT license in the public repository; the free scope is the code of this version and does not mean external services or third-party assets are free.

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  • Free use, modification, commercial use, and distribution of this version's code are permitted.
  • When distributing copies or substantial portions of the code, retain the original author's copyright notice and the complete MIT license notice.
  • The code is provided as is; warranties and limitations of liability are governed by the original license and applicable law.

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  • The README mentions Firebase integration; before enabling related dynamic features, you must configure it yourself and check Firebase quotas and charges.
  • Demo images, fonts, icons, and other third-party assets must be checked against their respective licenses; they cannot be judged solely by the code's MIT license.
  • External services such as domains, hosting, databases, payments, or AI may incur additional charges.
  • Before use, you must create a project in the Firebase console and obtain an API key; the starter prompts for Firebase configuration during creation.
  • Firebase credentials must be stored in the .env.local file, which is local environment configuration.
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After creating the project, you’ll be prompted to enter your Firebase configuration. Ensure you have a Firebase project set up and retrieve your API keys from the Firebase Console.

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│── .env.local # Firebase credentials

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Next.js · React
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# ForgeStack

ForgeStack is a fullstack template powered by **Next.js**, **Firebase**, and **Tailwind CSS**. It helps you quickly scaffold scalable web apps with built-in theming and Firebase integration.

## Features

- Next.js (App Router)
- Firebase Auth, Realtime DB, and Storage
- Tailwind CSS with dark mode support
- Custom hooks for Firebase services
- Clean, scalable project structure

## Getting Started

Create a new project:

```bash
npx create-forgestack my-app
cd my-app
```

## 🛠 Setup Firebase

After creating the project, you’ll be prompted to enter your Firebase configuration. Ensure you have a Firebase project set up and retrieve your API keys from the Firebase Console.

## 🚀 Running the Project

To start the development server, run:

```sh
npm run dev
```

This will launch your app at `http://localhost:3000`.

## 📂 Project Structure

```
my-app/
│── public/         # Static assets
│── src/
│   ├── components/ # Reusable UI components
│   ├── hooks/      # Custom Firebase hooks
│   ├── pages/      # Next.js pages
│   ├── styles/     # Global styles
│   ├── utils/      # Utility functions
│── .env.local      # Firebase credentials
│── package.json    # Dependencies & scripts
```

## 🎨 Theming

ForgeStack supports **light/dark mode** out of the box. You can customize the theme in `src/styles/globals.css`.

## 📜 License

This project is open-source and available under the **MIT License**.

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repo, submit issues, or make a pull request.

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