ShipFast

What it is

ShipFast is a Next.js boilerplate designed to help developers launch startups quickly. It provides pre-built code for payment processing with Stripe or Lemon Squeezy, user authentication via Google OAuth or Magic Links, email setup using Mailgun or Resend, and database integration with MongoDB or Supabase.

The boilerplate includes SEO and blog functionality, UI components, and animations. It supports both JavaScript and TypeScript, as well as both /app and /pages routing conventions. Documentation and tutorials guide users through setup and launching their apps.

Members gain access to a Discord community with over 5,000 makers, Leaderboards to showcase startups ranked by verified Stripe revenue, and $1,210 worth of discounts from partner companies. The product is designed to work seamlessly with AI code editors like Cursor and Copilot, providing full context for building features.

Questions from the bench

What do I get exactly?

You get the Next.js starter with all the boilerplate code needed to run an online business including a payment system, database, login, blog, UI components, and more. The repo is available in JavaScript and TypeScript with both /app router and /pages router options. You also receive documentation to help set up your app from scratch and write compelling copy. With the Premium plan, you get access to Discord with 5,000+ makers, Leaderboards to showcase your startup, and $1,210 worth of unique discounts.

Does ShipFast work with AI code editors?

Yes, ShipFast is built specifically for AI. It comes with a complete codebase that gives your AI code editor real context to build full features in seconds. You can ask your AI to build the feature you need, and it will generate code using the naming convention, file structure, and best practices of the boilerplate.

Can I use a different tech stack?

Yes, as long as you're comfortable with React and Next.js. The libraries are independent, so you can use SendGrid instead of Mailgun, Lemon Squeezy instead of Stripe, or Postgres instead of MongoDB, for example.

How often is ShipFast updated?

ShipFast is built to let you launch projects fast without getting slowed down by constant dependency changes or breaking updates. The maker uses it every single day for their own projects and it will always be their go-to boilerplate for launches on the web, which is why you get lifetime updates. If improvements or fixes are needed for the maker's launches, you'll get the same update. The last update was 8 months ago.

Are there any other costs associated?

Many hosting platforms like Vercel let you host a project for free (front-end and back-end) and MongoDB/Supabase have free tiers, so you can launch your first app for $0/month. If you use Magic Link sign-ups, you'll spend $1 per 1,000 users.