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Codebolt Templates

Codebolt Templates are pre-configured application blueprints that provide developers with a solid foundation for building applications. These templates include complete project structures, configurations, and best practices, allowing developers to quickly bootstrap new projects without starting from scratch.

What are Codebolt Templates?​

Codebolt Templates are reusable project templates that include:

  • Complete Project Structure: Pre-organized folders and files
  • Configuration Files: Ready-to-use codeboltconfig.yaml and other setup files
  • Dependencies: Pre-configured package.json with necessary dependencies
  • Best Practices: Industry-standard project organization and patterns
  • Documentation: README files and setup instructions
  • Development Workflow: Pre-configured scripts and development tools

Template Types​

Application Templates​

Complete application blueprints for specific frameworks or use cases:

  • React Applications: Modern React apps with TypeScript, routing, and state management
  • Next.js Projects: Full-stack Next.js applications with API routes
  • Node.js APIs: Backend services with Express, Fastify, or other frameworks
  • Full-Stack Applications: Complete frontend and backend solutions
  • Mobile Apps: React Native or other mobile development templates

Component Templates​

Smaller, focused templates for specific components or features:

  • UI Component Libraries: Reusable component collections
  • Authentication Systems: Login/signup flows with security best practices
  • Dashboard Templates: Admin panels and data visualization interfaces
  • E-commerce Components: Shopping cart, product catalog, and payment integration

Key Features​

🚀 Quick Start​

  • Instant project setup with one command
  • Pre-configured development environment
  • Ready-to-run applications out of the box

🔧 Customizable​

  • Configurable through codeboltconfig.yaml
  • Modular architecture for easy customization
  • Support for environment-specific configurations

📦 Complete Ecosystem​

  • Integration with Codebolt agents and tools
  • Pre-configured CI/CD workflows
  • Built-in development and deployment scripts

🌐 Shareable​

  • Publish templates to the Codebolt registry
  • Discover and use community templates
  • Version control and template management

🛡️ Best Practices​

  • Security-first configurations
  • Performance optimizations
  • Accessibility considerations
  • Code quality standards

Template Structure​

Every Codebolt template follows a standardized structure:

my-template/
├── codeboltconfig.yaml      # Template configuration
├── package.json             # Dependencies and scripts
├── README.md               # Template documentation
├── .gitignore              # Git ignore rules
├── src/                    # Source code
│   ├── components/         # Reusable components
│   ├── pages/             # Application pages
│   ├── utils/             # Utility functions
│   └── styles/            # Styling files
├── public/                 # Static assets
├── docs/                   # Additional documentation
└── scripts/               # Build and deployment scripts

Template Configuration (codeboltconfig.yaml)​

The heart of every template is the codeboltconfig.yaml file, which defines:

appName: my-awesome-template
appUniqueId: username/my-awesome-template
appInfo:
  description: 'A modern React application template'
  appVersion: 1.0.0
  appRepoUrl: 'https://github.com/username/my-awesome-template'
  appIconUrl: 'https://example.com/icon.png'
  appAuthorUserId: username
  forkedFrom: ''

technicalInfo:
  supportedLanguages:
    - TypeScript
    - JavaScript
  supportedFrameworks:
    - React
    - Vite
  secrets: []
  services: []
  knowledgebases: []
  instruction: []

usage:
  develop:
    agents: []
    layout: ''
    run:
      - shell:
          command: npm run dev
  install:
    steps:
      - shell:
          command: npm install
    customInstallationAgent:
      enabled: false
      agent: ''
  appUse:
    prerunsteps: []
    agents: []
    layout: ''
    appPreview:
      type: 'web'

Template Discovery and Usage​

Finding Templates​

Templates can be discovered through:

  1. Codebolt Portal: Browse the template gallery at portal.codebolt.ai
  2. CLI Search: Use npx codebolt-cli search templates to find templates
  3. Community Registry: Explore community-contributed templates
  4. GitHub Integration: Import templates directly from GitHub repositories

Using Templates​

Templates can be used in multiple ways:

1. Through Codebolt Application​

  • Browse templates in the application interface
  • One-click template instantiation
  • Automatic dependency installation and setup

2. Via CLI​

# Create new project from template
npx codebolt-cli create-from-template <template-id>

# Clone a specific template
npx codebolt-cli clone-template username/template-name

3. Direct GitHub Clone​

# Clone template repository
git clone https://github.com/username/template-name.git
cd template-name
npm install

Template Categories​

Frontend Templates​

  • React SPA: Single-page applications with modern React patterns
  • Vue.js Applications: Vue 3 applications with Composition API
  • Angular Projects: Angular applications with TypeScript
  • Static Sites: JAMstack sites with Gatsby, Nuxt, or similar

Backend Templates​

  • REST APIs: Express.js, Fastify, or Koa.js API servers
  • GraphQL Services: Apollo Server or other GraphQL implementations
  • Microservices: Containerized service architectures
  • Serverless Functions: AWS Lambda, Vercel Functions, or Netlify Functions

Full-Stack Templates​

  • MERN Stack: MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js
  • MEAN Stack: MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js
  • T3 Stack: Next.js, TypeScript, tRPC, Prisma
  • JAMstack: JavaScript, APIs, and Markup

Specialized Templates​

  • E-commerce: Online store templates with payment integration
  • Dashboards: Admin panels and analytics interfaces
  • Blogs: Content management and publishing platforms
  • Portfolio Sites: Personal and professional portfolio templates

Benefits for Developers​

Time Savings​

  • Skip repetitive setup tasks
  • Focus on business logic instead of boilerplate
  • Faster project initialization and deployment

Best Practices​

  • Industry-standard project structures
  • Security configurations out of the box
  • Performance optimizations included

Consistency​

  • Standardized development workflows
  • Consistent code organization across projects
  • Team collaboration improvements

Learning​

  • Study well-structured codebases
  • Learn modern development patterns
  • Understand framework best practices

Benefits for Organizations​

Standardization​

  • Consistent project structures across teams
  • Standardized development workflows
  • Reduced onboarding time for new developers

Quality Assurance​

  • Pre-tested configurations and setups
  • Security best practices enforced
  • Code quality standards maintained

Productivity​

  • Faster project kickoff
  • Reduced development overhead
  • Focus on business value delivery

Template Ecosystem​

Community Contributions​

  • Open-source template sharing
  • Community-driven improvements
  • Collaborative template development

Enterprise Templates​

  • Organization-specific templates
  • Private template repositories
  • Custom branding and configurations

Template Marketplace​

  • Discover popular templates
  • Rate and review templates
  • Template analytics and usage metrics

Getting Started​

Ready to start using Codebolt Templates? Here's your next steps:

  1. Creating Templates - Learn how to create your own templates
  2. Template Configuration - Deep dive into codeboltconfig.yaml
  3. Publishing Templates - Share your templates with the community
  4. Template Best Practices - Guidelines for creating quality templates
  5. Template Examples - Explore real-world template implementations

Support and Community​

Codebolt Templates empower developers to build faster, better, and more consistently. Start exploring templates today and accelerate your development workflow!