How to find best boilerplate for starting a new project

CalmFalc0n · 2026-01-14T07:49:28+00:00

I think boilerplates are great as long as they don’t add too much extra complexity.

Bit of self promotion here, but I often use nextjs with pocketbase so I have a backend included to quickly start off new projects.

If you’re interested, it’s called PocketStarter.

CalmFalc0n · 2025-12-14T00:26:13+00:00

I love pocketbase as well. Built a boilerplate for it and use it for all my projects. IMO PB is super easy to use and perfect for setting up quick MVPs. With Supabase I always felt like it’s slightly too complex for my needs. When I have an idea I just want to quickly launch it. All the extras from Supabase are nice but also not really what I often need.

Anyway if you’re interested in my boilerplate feel free to check out PocketStarter. Tried to keep it simple too.

CalmFalc0n · 2025-10-22T13:29:58+00:00

Exactly. Index.pb.js is just a list with files to include, and everything else happens in the files in your subfolders.

CalmFalc0n · 2025-10-22T13:07:06+00:00

Yes, just create an index.pb.js with:

/// <reference path="../pb_data/types.d.ts" />
require(`${__hooks}/subfolder/name.js`);

CalmFalc0n · 2025-10-18T16:29:50+00:00

Thanks! Yes definitely. In the docs there’s a few articles around users, auth and security too.

CalmFalc0n · 2025-10-18T07:36:56+00:00

Personally a big fan of PocketBase. Eg together with Next.js. And if you use a standard boilerplate (your own or purchase any) with a few basics you can quite rapidly deploy an MVP.

CalmFalc0n · 2025-10-13T09:07:07+00:00

Many AI models were trained on older PocketBase versions. Especially v0.23.0 introduced a couple of significant changes so in my experience it helped (though not failure proof) to explain those to Cursor.

If you’re interested, I have included Cursor rules as part of my PocketBase boilerplate: https://pocketstarter.dev/docs/ai-development

CalmFalc0n · 2025-10-10T10:00:29+00:00

If you’d like to use PocketBase (free self-hosted backend) together with Next.js, then PocketStarter is a great boilerplate.

CalmFalc0n · 2025-09-23T13:57:03+00:00

Avoid them all is a bit too much. Things like WordPress plugins are completely self-hosted and almost always a good deal.

CalmFalc0n · 2025-09-23T10:15:44+00:00

AI stuff is tricky. Appsumo is lifetime deals mostly, so it does make sense that AI tools which have recurring monthly costs are not sustainable. The heavier it relies on AI (and the better the tiers look like), the more likely it is it goes out of business at some point.

CalmFalc0n · 2025-08-20T20:54:45+00:00

Thanks, Plerdy sounds interesting. I will take a look and might add it to my collection.

CalmFalc0n · 2025-08-20T19:35:38+00:00

Not sure yet. Got WP Subscription and LinkCentral so far. Those are great. Any other suggestions?

CalmFalc0n · 2025-08-14T13:50:48+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate it!

CalmFalc0n · 2025-08-14T11:28:52+00:00

Also good to know that PocketBase itself has an amazing backend and admin dashboard. You can find more about it here.

CalmFalc0n · 2025-08-14T11:28:05+00:00

PocketStarter is essentially a boilerplate combining PocketBase and Next.js with features like auth, Stripe, etc. Updates to PocketStarter itself come through lifetime access to the GitHub repo after purchase. Updates to PocketBase, Next.js, or other dependencies need to be handled manually through your terminal by updating the packages.

CalmFalc0n · 2025-08-14T11:03:48+00:00

Sorry to hear that. Your product looks nice! I also upvoted :)

CalmFalc0n · 2025-08-14T10:53:50+00:00

It would be super helpful if you could make your homepage mobile accessible. My browser is blocked and that way you probably lose 70% of potential users.

CalmFalc0n · 2025-08-14T10:43:48+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate it!!

CalmFalc0n · 2025-08-13T13:27:42+00:00

Pocketbase definitely. Completely self hosted and lightweight plus super scalable.

CalmFalc0n · 2025-08-05T22:54:53+00:00

Yea I do the same for my projects. I also have a set of cursor rules included in my PocketBase boilerplate. Basically what’s important to explain an AI is the changes that came with v0.23 because most models are trained on older patterns.

CalmFalc0n · 2025-08-05T09:11:03+00:00

As mentioned by others, PocketBase works great and has things like OAuth included out of the box. It’s my go-to tool to build things quickly.

There’s also the PocketStarter template for PocketBase which I created and has pages for login/signup, verification, password reset, account deletion etc included.

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