Introduction to ForgeStack
Welcome to ForgeStack, a Firebase-focused stack template built with Next.js. ForgeStack simplifies the development of serverless applications by providing pre-configured Firebase integrations, custom hooks, and a scalable architecture.
So… what is create-forgestack? A template?
Basically…Yeah! create-forgestack is a CLI built by Tarun , A Firebase and Next.js developer to help you spin up a modular, production-ready stack — fast. It’s not a bloated boilerplate. It’s a curated setup that gives you full control over what matters.
Each part of ForgeStack is intentional. The stack is opinionated about structure and integration, but modular where it counts. You get solid defaults (Firebase, Tailwind, Shadcn/UI, theming, custom hooks), and the flexibility to extend things your way.
This is not an all-in-one, solves-everything-for-you template. We expect you to bring your own tools for things like state management, data fetching layers, and deployment strategies. We’re not here to lock you into “one way” — we just want to give you a really good head start.
We’ve built dozens of Firebase projects, large and small, and this stack reflects what we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way). create-forgestack is our way of helping you skip the grunt work and get straight to building.
Less time wiring up databases, more time shipping features.
Why Use ForgeStack?
- Firebase-First – Designed to work seamlessly with Firebase Realtime Database, Firestore, Authentication, and Storage.
- Optimized for Next.js – Supports Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR), and API routes.
- Theming Support – Includes built-in light and dark mode.
- Custom Hooks – Provides utility hooks for Firebase services, making integration easier.
- Production-Ready – A well-structured, scalable codebase designed for real-world applications.
Edit :- I originally started this project when Firebase Storage was free. Since Firebase has now moved storage behind a paid plan, I’ve integrated ImageKit as well to handle uploads efficiently while keeping setup simple and costs manageable.
Features
Authentication
Integrate Firebase Authentication easily using the useAuth.ts hook.
Database & Storage
Work with Firestore, Realtime Database, and Firebase Storage using helper hooks (useDatabase.ts, useRealtimeDB.ts, useStorage.ts, useImageKit.ts).
Theming
Supports dark mode using next-themes.
Who is ForgeStack for?
ForgeStack is ideal for:
- Developers who want a ready-to-use Next.js + Firebase stack.
- Makers who prefer focusing on features, not configuration.
- Teams that need quick prototypes or production-ready apps with minimal setup.
- Anyone who values speed, simplicity, and scalability out of the box.