Getting Started with Baseplate

Baseplate is a developer-first platform that accelerates full-stack project creation by generating clean, maintainable source code from simple configuration. Unlike traditional boilerplate or no-code tools, Baseplate provides actual code directly into your repository, giving you complete freedom to customize and scale.

What Baseplate Generates

Baseplate instantly generates:

• Node.js Backend: Complete GraphQL CRUD APIs with Prisma ORM and PostgreSQL
• React Web App: Modern React app built with Vite, integrated with authentication and your backend
• Admin Interface: React-based admin panel for effortless data management

Learn more about the technology stack and internal architecture that powers Baseplate.

Creating a new Baseplate project

Baseplate is currently in pre-launch development. Please visit baseplate.dev to get our latest updates.

Create a new project with a single command:

pnpm dlx @baseplate-dev/create-project my-app

This sets up a Baseplate project in the specified directory (or current directory if none provided). Directory names must use lowercase letters, numbers, and dashes.

Start the Baseplate project builder:

cd my-app
pnpm baseplate serve

This launches your project at http://localhost:3230/ and opens it in your browser.

Select your app on the project home page, then configure your project name and port offset. Click Initialize Project to begin development.