matt-init
A CLI tool for scaffolding Next.js projects the way Matt likes 'em.
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npx matt-init@latest...another Next.js Scaffolding tool?
Yeah yeah, I know. Everyone has a Next.js starter these days. Tech stacks are like assholes: everyone's got one. But this one's mine.
Most tools chase trends like “type safety” or “bleeding-edge tech,” but forget something more basic: working with other people suuuucks. Especially during a hackathon.
This setup just works. Linting, formatting, CI: it's all right there, out of the box. No weird merge conflicts, no inconsistent filenames. matt-init is opinionated on purpose.
◆ What's your project name? │ my-app └
What's in the Box?
Here's the tech stack baked into every matt-init project. All chosen for the simple reason that I like to use them.
Next.js
App router, server actions, and file-based routing. No legacy pages dir.
TypeScript
Type safety for your codebase, with semi-strict settings for a good balance of safety and usability.
Tailwind CSS v4
Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.
ESLint w/ antfu Rules
Linting with a focus on simplicity and readability, using rules from Anthony Fu's ESLint config.
Zod + .env Validation
Type-safe schema validation for your data, with environment variable validation baked in.
VSCode Settings
Preconfigured VSCode settings and recommended plugins for a consistent development experience.
Plus, plenty more additional options:
better-auth
A wickedly comprehensive authentication solution, with great server side support.
Drizzle ORM
Type-safe SQL ORM for Next.js, with support for SQLite, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
Turso
A self-hostable, serverless database with a focus on simplicity and performance.
Nix
The greatest package manager ever made. Declaratively manage your environments with ease.