Introduction

Init is a modern, production-ready SaaS boilerplate designed to help you build and launch your next product quickly. Whether you're building a web application, mobile app, or both, Init provides everything you need to get started.

What is Init?

Init is a full-stack TypeScript boilerplate that combines the best tools and patterns from the modern web development ecosystem. It's built for developers who want to focus on building their product rather than setting up infrastructure.

Key Features

• 🚀 Full-Stack TypeScript - End-to-end type safety from database to UI
• 📱 Cross-Platform - Next.js web app and Expo mobile app sharing the same backend
• 🔐 Authentication Ready - Complete auth system with Supabase
• 💳 Billing Integration - Ready-to-use billing system for SaaS products
• 🤖 AI-Powered - Built-in AI chat functionality
• 👥 Team Management - Multi-tenant architecture with team support
• 🎨 Modern UI - Beautiful, accessible components with Tailwind CSS
• 📊 Analytics Ready - User analytics and feedback collection
• 🔧 Developer Experience - Turborepo monorepo with hot reload

Technology Stack

Init is built on proven technologies that scale:

Frontend

• Next.js 15 - React framework with App Router
• Expo - Cross-platform mobile development
• Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework
• Shadcn/ui - High-quality React components

Backend

• tRPC - End-to-end typesafe APIs
• Supabase - PostgreSQL database with real-time features
• Drizzle ORM - Type-safe database queries

Infrastructure

• Turborepo - High-performance monorepo build system
• TypeScript - Static type checking
• ESLint & Prettier - Code formatting and linting

Who is Init For?

Init is perfect for:

• Indie Hackers building their next SaaS product
• Startups needing to move fast with proven patterns
• Developers who want a modern, type-safe foundation
• Teams looking for a consistent development experience

What You'll Build

With Init, you can build modern applications that include:

• User authentication and registration
• Team-based workspaces
• Subscription billing
• Real-time features
• Mobile and web experiences
• AI-powered functionality

Getting Started

Ready to build your next project? Start with our installation guide to get Init running locally in minutes.

Philosophy

Init follows these core principles:

• Developer Experience First - Tools should help, not hinder
• Type Safety - Catch errors at compile time, not runtime
• Modern Patterns - Use the latest best practices and patterns
• Production Ready - Built for real-world applications that scale
• Community Driven - Open source and welcoming to contributions