August 9th, 2024

Show HN: I created a Next.js CLI to ship code like a hacker

Next Inject is a CLI tool for Next.js developers, enabling easy integration of payments, databases, and authentication. It saves over 20 hours in configuration and operates on a pay-per-plugin model.

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Show HN: I created a Next.js CLI to ship code like a hacker

Next Inject is a command-line interface (CLI) tool designed for developers using Next.js, allowing them to easily integrate various functionalities such as payments, databases, and authentication with minimal effort. Users can add plugins like Stripe for payments, metadata management, NextAuth for authentication, and Drizzle-Turso for databases with simple commands. The pricing for these plugins is competitive, totaling around $50 for essential services, while a full package can cost up to $299. The tool emphasizes security, being listed on the npm registry, and ensures that it only injects code without deleting any existing code. It claims to save developers significant time—over 20 hours in total—by streamlining the configuration process for SEO, UI, databases, and authentication. Next Inject operates on a pay-per-plugin model, allowing users to purchase only what they need without unnecessary boilerplate code. The CLI is compatible with existing Next.js projects, making it a flexible option for developers looking to enhance their applications efficiently.

- Next Inject simplifies the integration of payments, databases, and authentication in Next.js projects.

- The tool saves developers significant time in configuration, claiming over 20 hours saved.

- It operates on a pay-per-plugin model, allowing for cost-effective usage.

- The CLI is secure and ensures that existing code is not deleted during the injection process.

- Next Inject is compatible with existing Next.js projects, enhancing flexibility for developers.

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By @nickip - 6 months
Coming from laravel php land it's crazy to me that JS devs pay to have basic Full Stack operations included.
By @seanvelasco - 6 months
i never understood this affinity with paid boilerplates. i mean, the information to get started are there, for free!

the argument is that it saves time. i counter that it takes more time to fix things when issues arise or when you're trying to make it fit more complex use cases.

By @quaff - 6 months
I am curious how well this tool works compared to create-t3-app:

https://create.t3.gg/

Been using this for full stack projects and it’s been great.

By @ilrwbwrkhv - 6 months
Wow so the competitor ship-fast is charging 299 for basically setting up your next js project?

I checked it out and apparently people are paying enough for the dev to earn 5 figures every month.

JS devs really are something.

By @itomato - 6 months
“login (to this honeypot) here”
By @j1mmie - 6 months
chuckled at "100% Secure - The CLI is listed on the npm registry"