Mainline is a free Next.js template that integrates shadcn/ui components and Tailwind CSS to help you build modern web applications.
The template includes a complete set of pre-built pages and UI blocks. You can use it for marketing sites, SaaS platforms, or documentation portals. Its configuration supports TypeScript, MDX content, and responsive layouts.
Features
🚀 Modern Tech Stack: Built with Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS 4 for optimal performance and developer experience.
🧱 shadcn/ui Components: Utilizes the popular shadcn/ui library for a set of accessible and reusable UI components.
🎨 Theming System: Includes a dark and light mode theme system powered by next-themes.
📋 Form Handling: Integrated with React Hook Form and Zod for efficient and type-safe form validation.
⚡ Server Actions: Leverages next-safe-action for secure and straightforward server-side logic implementation.
✍️ MDX Support: Allows for the creation of content-rich pages using MDX.
✨ Animations: Uses the Framer Motion library for creating smooth and engaging animations.
🔍 SEO Ready: Comes with proper metadata and Open Graph image support for improved search engine visibility.
Use Cases
- Startup Landing Pages: Quickly create a professional landing page for a new product or service with pre-built sections for features, pricing, and testimonials.
- Marketing Websites: Build a comprehensive marketing website with pages for about, contact, and FAQ sections already included.
- Developer Portfolios: Showcase your projects and skills with a clean and modern personal website that is easy to customize and deploy.
- Small Business Websites: Establish an online presence for a small business with a responsive and SEO-friendly website.
- Open-Source Project Documentation: Create a documentation site for an open-source project using the MDX support for content pages.
How to Use It
1. Clone the template’s repository from GitHub:
git clone https://github.com/shadcnblocks/mainline-nextjs-template.gitcd mainline-nextjs-template2. Install all the necessary project dependencies.
npm install3. Start the local development server.
npm run dev4. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to see the running application.
Related Resources
- shadcn/ui: A collection of re-usable components built using Radix UI and Tailwind CSS.
- Next.js Documentation: The official documentation for the Next.js framework.
- Tailwind CSS: A utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.
- Framer Motion: A production-ready motion library for React.
FAQs
Q: Can I use Mainline for commercial projects?
A: Yes, Mainline is free and open-source. You can use it for commercial projects, modify the code, and distribute applications built with it without restrictions.
Q: Do I need to know Tailwind CSS to use Mainline?
A: Basic familiarity with Tailwind CSS helps you customize styles efficiently. However, the template includes pre-styled components, so you can launch projects without deep Tailwind knowledge and learn as needed.
Q: How do I add a new page to Mainline?
A: Create a new folder in the app directory with your page name, then add a page.tsx file inside it. Next.js automatically creates a route matching your folder structure, making the page accessible at that URL path.
Q: Is Mainline suitable for large-scale applications?
A: Mainline works well for projects of various sizes. As applications grow, you can supplement it with additional libraries for state management, databases, and authentication based on your specific requirements.
