Overview

PocketWatcher is a modern full-stack template that combines the power of Next.js, the simplicity of PocketBase, and the beautiful UI components from shadcn/ui. It is designed to help developers quickly bootstrap production-ready web applications with built-in authentication and a polished user interface.

Features

• Next.js 15+ App Router: Utilize the power of Next.js for server-side rendering and client-side interactivity.
• PocketBase Backend: Includes a backend powered by PocketBase with built-in authentication features.
• Beautiful UI Components: Access and use aesthetically pleasing UI components from shadcn/ui.
• Form Handling with React Server Actions: Efficiently manage form submissions with React Server Actions.
• Complete Authentication System: Implement a secure authentication system with email/password functionality.
• Production-Ready Docker Setup: Obtain a Docker setup that is ready for production deployment.
• One-Command Deployment to Fly.io: Deploy your application with just one command to Fly.io for easy hosting.
• Type-Safe Development with TypeScript: Develop your application in a type-safe environment using TypeScript.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone [repository_url]
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Start the development servers:
   • Start PocketBase in one terminal:

     npm run pocketbase
     

   • Start Next.js development server in another terminal:

     npm run next
     

4. Access the applications:
   • Next.js: http://localhost:3000
   • PocketBase Admin: http://localhost:8090/

Summary

PocketWatcher is a feature-rich template that facilitates the rapid development of web applications by combining Next.js, PocketBase, and shadcn/ui components. With its impressive set of features such as server-side rendering, authentication system, and Docker setup, PocketWatcher streamlines the development process and offers a convenient deployment process with Fly.io. Developers looking for a comprehensive and efficient solution for building production-ready web applications can benefit from PocketWatcher’s capabilities.