#What is TS Next.js Tailwind Starter?

The TS Next.js Tailwind Starter is a free, open-source boilerplate created by Theodorus Clarence to streamline web development with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript. Its primary goal is to maximise efficiency by providing a pre-configured setup with essential tools, automation, and reusable components.

Ideal for developers, startups, and agencies, this starter includes features like SEO optimization, pre-built UI components, and GitHub Actions for CI/CD.

#Features ⚡️

• Pre-Built Components: Reusable UI elements that adapt to your brand colors, including buttons and links.

• SEO Optimization: Includes an Seo.tsx component for meta tags, Open Graph, and dynamic titles.

• Development Tools: ESLint, Prettier, Husky, and lint-staged for code quality and automation.

• Tailwind CSS v4 Support: Configurable via tailwind.config.ts with custom fonts, colors, and animations.

• Automation: GitHub Actions for linting, Conventional Commits for versioning, and auto-linking branches to issues.

• Path Aliases: Uses @/ for imports and ~/ for public assets, simplifying file references.

• Theming: Customizable primary colors via CSS variables with dark mode support.

#Pros and Cons

#Pros ✅

• Efficiency Boost: Pre-configured tools and automation reduce setup time significantly.

• Free and Open-Source: MIT license allows unrestricted use and modification.

• Community Support: Active GitHub community with discussions and contributions.

• Modern Stack: Leverages Next.js App directory, TypeScript, and Tailwind v4.

• SEO Ready: Built-in SEO components enhance search engine visibility.

#Cons ⚠️

• Next.js Dependency: Tailored for Next.js, limiting its use with other frameworks.

• Manual Updates: Users must merge updates manually, as seen with dependency updates like Next.js 14.2.25 in March 2025.

• Learning Curve: Requires familiarity with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS for full utilization.

• Attribution Note: Includes a default attribution to the creator, which some may find intrusive (though removable).

#Included Components - Templates

The starter provides a structured setup for web projects:

• Components:

  • Seo.tsx for SEO metadata with customizable titles and descriptions.

  • UnstyledLink and PrimaryLink for flexible navigation.

  • Skeleton components with shimmer effects for loading states.

• Templates:

  • Index page (index.tsx) as the homepage.

  • Layout component (Layout.astro) for consistent page structure.

• Assets: Public folder with favicon and static files, accessible via ~/.

• Configuration Files: tailwind.config.ts for theme customization, tsconfig.json for path aliases.

#Pricing 💵

TS Next.js Tailwind Starter operates on a Free model:

• Free Access: Fully open-source under the MIT license, with no cost to use or modify.

#Integrations 🧰

The starter integrates with:

• Next.js: Built for Next.js with App directory support.

• Tailwind CSS: Configured for v4, with custom fonts (Inter) and animations.

• TypeScript: Includes type safety and path aliases for cleaner imports.

• Development Tools: ESLint, Prettier, Husky, and Conventional Commits for workflow automation.

• GitHub Actions: Automates linting and branch/issue linking for CI/CD.

• Deployment: Easily deployable on Vercel, as seen with its demo at nextjs-tailwind-starter.theodorusclarence.com.