Introducing Igniter.js Templates: Production-Ready Starters for Every Stack

Starting a new project shouldn't mean spending hours configuring build tools, setting up databases, implementing authentication, and establishing project structure. Yet that's exactly what developers face every time they begin a new application.

Igniter.js Templates eliminate this friction. Our curated collection of production-ready starter templates provides battle-tested foundations that follow industry best practices and leverage the full power of the Igniter.js ecosystem.

The Problem: Setup Friction Kills Momentum

Every experienced developer knows the pain:

By the time you're ready to write actual business logic, your initial excitement has often faded. What if you could skip straight to building features?

The Solution: Production-Ready Templates

Igniter.js Templates are not toy examples or minimal boilerplates. They're comprehensive, production-grade starter projects that include:

✅ Complete Type Safety: End-to-end TypeScript with strict mode enabled
✅ Database Integration: Prisma ORM pre-configured with PostgreSQL
✅ Modern Tooling: Latest versions of all dependencies
✅ Docker Development: One-command local environment setup
✅ Best Practices: Established patterns for scaling
✅ Feature Examples: Real implementations to learn from
✅ Testing Setup: Vitest configured and ready
✅ CI/CD Ready: GitHub Actions workflows included

Template Collection

Our initial collection covers the most popular stacks and use cases:

Full-Stack Applications

Next.js Full-Stack App

The most comprehensive template, perfect for building modern web applications.

Stack: Next.js 15, React 19, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Redis, BullMQ, Tailwind CSS

Best For:

• SaaS applications
• Content-driven websites
• Admin dashboards
• Customer portals

Key Features:

• App Router with Server Components
• Real-time updates via SSE
• Background job processing
• Authentication ready
• shadcn/ui components

npx @igniter-js/cli init my-app --template nextjs

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TanStack Start Full-Stack App

Modern React framework with powerful file-based routing and data fetching.

Stack: TanStack Start, React 19, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Tailwind CSS

Best For:

• SPAs with complex routing
• Apps requiring fine-grained data loading
• Projects prioritizing performance

Key Features:

• File-based routing
• Automatic code splitting
• Optimized data loading
• Type-safe navigation

npx @igniter-js/cli init my-app --template tanstack-start

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Bun + React SPA

Lightning-fast development with Bun's revolutionary runtime.

Stack: Bun, React 18, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Tailwind CSS

Best For:

• Single-page applications
• Projects prioritizing speed
• Node.js alternative seekers

Key Features:

• Instant hot reload with Bun
• Native TypeScript support
• Minimal configuration
• 3x faster install times

npx @igniter-js/cli init my-app --template bun-react

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Backend APIs

Express REST API

The classic Node.js framework, enhanced with Igniter.js type safety.

Stack: Express.js, TypeScript, Prisma, PostgreSQL

Best For:

• Traditional REST APIs
• Microservices
• Teams familiar with Express
• Projects requiring Express middleware

Key Features:

• Express ecosystem compatibility
• Middleware support
• Well-documented patterns
• Easy deployment

npx @igniter-js/cli init my-api --template express-api

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Bun REST API

Modern backend powered by Bun's performance-first runtime.

Stack: Bun, TypeScript, Prisma, PostgreSQL

Best For:

• High-performance APIs
• WebSocket-heavy applications
• Modern backend architectures

Key Features:

• Native WebSocket support
• Built-in testing framework
• Fast cold starts
• Minimal dependencies

npx @igniter-js/cli init my-api --template bun-api

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Deno REST API

Secure-by-default runtime with modern JavaScript features.

Stack: Deno, TypeScript, Prisma, PostgreSQL

Best For:

• Security-focused applications
• Edge deployments
• Teams wanting modern defaults

Key Features:

• Secure by default
• Native TypeScript
• Standard library included
• Deno Deploy ready

npx @igniter-js/cli init my-api --template deno-api

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Consistent Architecture Across Templates

Every template follows the same proven architecture, making it easy to switch between stacks or apply patterns across projects:

Feature-Based Organization

All templates use a scalable, feature-based folder structure:

Shared Conventions

Controller Pattern: Type-safe API endpoints with automatic validation

export const userController = igniter.controller({
  path: '/users',
  actions: {
    list: igniter.query({
      path: '/',
      handler: async ({ context, response }) => {
        const users = await context.db.user.findMany()
        return response.success({ users })
      }
    })
  }
})

Procedure Pattern: Reusable business logic and middleware

export const auth = igniter.procedure({
  handler: async (options, { context, response }) => {
    const user = await getCurrentUser(context)
    if (options.required && !user) {
      return response.unauthorized()
    }
    return { auth: { user } }
  }
})

Schema Pattern: Centralized validation with Zod

export const createUserSchema = z.object({
  name: z.string().min(1),
  email: z.string().email()
})

Getting Started: 2-Minute Setup

Every template includes comprehensive setup instructions, but the basics are the same:

npx @igniter-js/cli init my-app
# Follow prompts to select template

npx @igniter-js/cli init my-app --template nextjs

cd my-app
npm install

cd my-app
pnpm install

cd my-app
yarn install

cd my-app
bun install

# Start PostgreSQL and Redis with Docker
docker-compose up -d

# Copy example environment file
cp .env.example .env

# Edit .env with your settings
# DATABASE_URL and REDIS_URL are pre-configured for Docker

npx prisma db push

npm run dev

What's Included in Every Template

Development Experience

Instant Feedback: Hot reload on every change
Type Safety: Full TypeScript coverage with strict mode
Code Quality: ESLint and Prettier pre-configured
Testing: Vitest setup with example tests
Debugging: VS Code launch configurations included

Production Readiness

Environment Management: .env files with validation
Error Handling: Comprehensive error boundaries
Logging: Structured logging setup
Security: CORS, rate limiting, input validation
Performance: Built-in caching strategies

Documentation

README: Detailed setup and usage instructions
AGENT.md: AI assistant integration guide
Code Comments: Well-documented examples
Architecture Docs: Explanation of patterns and decisions

Contributing Your Own Template

We welcome community contributions! Share your expertise by creating templates for new frameworks, use cases, or technology stacks.

git clone https://github.com/felipebarcelospro/igniter-js.git
cd igniter-js

mkdir apps/starter-your-template-name
cd apps/starter-your-template-name

mkdir apps/docs/content/templates/
# Create MDX file with frontmatter and details

Community Templates

Beyond our official templates, the community is building amazing starters for specific use cases:

• E-commerce Platform: Full shopping cart, payments, and inventory
• SaaS Boilerplate: Multi-tenancy, billing, and user management
• Mobile API: Optimized for React Native and Flutter apps
• Real-Time Chat: WebSocket and SSE implementation
• Analytics Dashboard: Data visualization and reporting

Browse community templates and submit your own at igniterjs.com/templates/community

What's Next?

We're continuously expanding our template collection based on community needs. Upcoming templates include:

• Monorepo Starter: Turborepo setup with shared packages
• GraphQL API: Apollo Server integration
• Mobile Full-Stack: React Native with Igniter.js backend
• Electron Desktop: Cross-platform desktop applications
• Chrome Extension: Browser extension with Igniter.js API

Try It Today

Stop spending hours on setup. Start building features in minutes with Igniter.js Templates:

# Choose your adventure
npx @igniter-js/cli init my-awesome-app

# Get coding immediately
cd my-awesome-app
npm run dev

Join thousands of developers who are already building faster with production-ready templates.

Resources

• Template Gallery
• CLI Documentation
• Template Architecture Guide
• Contributing Guide

Community

Share what you're building and get help from the community:

• Discord Community
• GitHub Discussions
• Twitter

Your next great project is just one command away. Choose a template and start building today.