easy-business-ai is a comprehensive website template for building modern AI chat applications. This template combines Next.js’ latest features with essential business components to create production-ready AI chat applications. It provides developers with a foundation that includes authentication, payment processing, and AI integration capabilities.

easy-business-ai implements a monolithic architecture that unifies frontend and backend development. This approach reduces development complexity while maintaining the flexibility to add custom features. By using React Server Components and Server Actions, the template optimizes performance and delivers a responsive user experience.

Features

🚀 Next.js 15 Integration: Built with server-side rendering and React Server Components for optimal performance

🧱 Unified Architecture: Combines frontend and backend for simplified development workflows and faster idea validation.

💼 Essential Business Logic: Implements core functionalities including login, subscriptions, payments, AI chat, and legal agreements.

🎨 Customizable Interface: Integrates Radix UI components, offering a flexible and adaptable design system.

🛠️ Modular Integration: Avoids pre-bundled request libraries, providing the freedom to integrate preferred tools like react-query or GraphQL.

📦 Effortless Deployment: Includes pre-configured Dockerfile and docker-compose files for straightforward deployment, with Cloudflare compatibility.

🌗 Theme Versatility: Offers both light and dark theme options to cater to user preferences.

Use Cases

Rapid Prototyping of AI Chatbots: Quickly establish a functional AI chatbot to test user interactions and refine conversation flows before investing significant development time.
Developing Internal AI Communication Tools: Construct a basic AI-powered communication platform for teams within an organization, facilitating efficient information sharing and task management.
Creating Proof-of-Concept AI Assistants: Build a fundamental AI assistant to demonstrate core functionalities and gather feedback for potential investment or further development.
Building Educational AI Chat Applications: Develop a simple platform for AI-driven tutoring or learning experiences, focusing on core interaction mechanics.
Experimenting with Different AI Models: The template’s flexibility allows developers to easily swap and test various AI models (like OpenAI or OpenRouter) within a complete application structure.

Installation

Make sure you have Node.js (v18 or later) installed on your system.
Install a package manager such as npm, yarn, or pnpm.
For deployment, ensure Docker and docker-compose are installed.
A PostgreSQL database instance is required.

To begin, clone the repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/Shiinama/easy-business-ai
cd easy-business-ai

Next, install the project dependencies:

npm install
# or
yarn install
# or
pnpm install

Set up your environment variables by creating a .env file in the project root and adding your database URL, API keys, and other necessary configurations.

Initialize the database:

npx prisma generate
npx prisma db push

Finally, start the development server:

npm run dev
# or
yarn dev
# or
pnpm dev

Access the application in your browser at http://localhost:3000.

Usage

The core of the application resides within the app/ directory. Publicly accessible pages such as login and registration are located in app/(public)/, while authenticated user functionalities, like the chat interface, are within app/(private)/chat/.

Next.js Server Actions and Client Actions are organized within the actions/ directory. Reusable UI elements are in the components/ directory, further categorized for organization. Database interactions are managed through Prisma, with the schema defined in prisma/schema.prisma.

To run the application in a containerized environment, build the Docker image:

docker build -t your-app-name .

Then, start the application using Docker Compose:

docker-compose up -d

FAQs

Q: What Technologies Are Used In This Template?
A: The primary technologies include Next.js 15, React, TypeScript, Radix UI, Prisma, NextAuth, and supports integration with OpenAI/OpenRouter, utilizing a PostgreSQL database and Docker for deployment.

Q: What AI models does this template support?
A: The template supports OpenAI models through direct API integration and additional models through OpenRouter integration.

Q: Can I deploy the application without Docker?
A: Yes, you can deploy directly to platforms like Vercel or use traditional hosting methods.

Q: How do I customize the subscription plans?
A: Subscription plans can be modified through the Prisma schema and corresponding payment provider configuration.