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Why I Built a Terminal-Aesthetic Next.js Boilerplate

The Problem

Every SaaS looks the same. Rounded corners. Blue buttons. Generic feel.

And most boilerplates:

  • Lock you into one payment provider (Stripe only)
  • Use outdated stacks (Next.js 13/14, NextAuth v4)
  • Don't enforce TypeScript strict mode

A Different Approach

I built Fabrk with a distinctive terminal aesthetic and modern stack.

The Terminal Design

Sharp corners. Monospace fonts. Command-line feel. 12 theme variations.

Your product will be memorable instead of forgettable.

The Stack

Everything on latest versions:

  • Next.js 16 (App Router, React 19)
  • TypeScript strict mode (no any types)
  • PostgreSQL + Prisma 7
  • NextAuth v5
  • Tailwind CSS 4

Multi-Provider Payments

Most boilerplates lock you into Stripe. Fabrk includes:

  • Stripe
  • Polar
  • Lemonsqueezy

Switch providers without rewriting payment logic.

What's Included

  • 78+ production-ready components
  • 48+ page templates
  • 12 color themes
  • Full authentication flow
  • Payment integration with webhooks
  • Dashboard with admin panel
  • Email templates
  • Legal pages (terms, privacy)
  • Error pages

Check it out


What do you look for in a boilerplate? Let me know in the comments.

Home Page

Themes

Component Playground

Dashboard Demo

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