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Prerequisites: Node.js 19 or later and a package manager (npm, pnpm, or yarn).
The Starter Kit is an open-source Next.js template available on GitHub. Follow these steps to get it running locally.

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Clone the Repository

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Clone from GitHub

This downloads the complete Starter Kit template to your local machine.
2

Install dependencies

This installs all required packages including Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, and UI components.
3

Verify installation

The development server starts on port 3004. Visit http://localhost:3004 to see the default homepage.
You’ll see a configuration banner at the top because environment variables aren’t set yet. This is normal - we’ll configure them in the next steps.

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What Gets Installed

The Starter Kit includes:
  • Next.js 15 with App Router and Turbopack for fast development
  • React 19 with Server Components for optimal performance
  • Tailwind CSS for styling with dark mode support
  • Radix UI components for accessible, production-ready UI
  • TypeScript for type safety and better developer experience
  • Pre-built pages including authentication, dashboard, and examples

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Project Structure Overview

After installation, you’ll see this structure:

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Next Steps

Environment Config

Set up required environment variables

Connect to Cloud API

Link your app to the hosted backend

Project Structure

Understand the codebase organization

Customize Branding

Update colors, logo, and styling