create-neon-t3

Interactive CLI to start a full-stack, typesafe Next.js app, with database on Neon

Why We Forked create-t3-app

The open-source nature of create-t3-app allows it to evolve alongside the needs of the community. Our team saw an opportunity to build upon this amazing foundation by integrating Neon as a database provider. The goal of our fork was not to diverge from the original project but to contribute an enhancement that we hope will eventually be merged back into the main repository.

• The original create-t3-app offered PlanetScale as the primary database option for MySQL users. However, with PlanetScale's recent deprecation of their free tier, the community needs a strong alternative—especially for those who prefer to build on PostgreSQL. Neon, designed for serverless environments and with its very generous free tier, is the perfect fit for this role.

Why Neon?

Neon offers a modern, serverless PostgreSQL solution that is perfectly aligned with the needs of developers who prioritize performance, scalability, and simplicity.

With Neon, you get:

• Serverless PostgreSQL: Seamless scaling without the need for managing servers.
• Cost Efficiency: A free tier that supports developers from prototyping to production.
• Developer-Friendly: A modern approach to database management, making it easy to integrate into existing workflows.

How to Use the CLI Tool

Our CLI tool retains the simplicity and flexibility of the original create-t3-app while offering Neon as the default database provider.

Getting Started

To scaffold an app using create-neon-t3, run any of the following four commands and answer the command prompt questions:

npm

npm create neon-t3@latest

yarn

yarn create neon-t3

pnpm

pnpm create neon-t3@latest

bun

bun create neon-t3@latest

For more advanced usage, check out the original CLI docs.