Technologies

The Ultimate Cursor AI Boilerplate is built with a carefully selected stack of modern technologies designed for rapid development and scalability.

Core Framework

Next.js 15+

  • App Router: Modern file-system based routing
  • Server Components: Optimized rendering and performance
  • Metadata API: Built-in SEO optimization

Frontend Technologies

UI & Styling

  • Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework
  • shadcn/ui: High-quality, accessible components
  • Framer Motion: Smooth animations and transitions
  • Lucide Icons: Beautiful, consistent iconography

State Management

  • React Context: Built-in state management
  • React Query: Server state management

Backend Technologies

Database & ORM

  • Supabase: PostgreSQL database with real-time capabilities
  • Prisma: Type-safe ORM for database operations
  • PostgreSQL: Robust relational database

API Layer

  • tRPC: End-to-end typesafe API layer
  • Zod: Runtime type validation

Authentication

  • BetterAuth: Modern authentication solution
    • Email/Password
    • OAuth providers
    • Session management

Payments

  • Polar.sh: Primary payment processing
  • Stripe: Fallback payment processing
  • Webhooks: Secure payment event handling

Development Tools

Build & Package Management

  • Bun: Fast JavaScript runtime and package manager
  • Turborepo: Monorepo management
  • TypeScript: Type-safe development
  • Biome: All-in-one toolchain

AI Integration

AI Tools

  • OpenRouter SDK: AI model integration
  • AI SDK: AI SDK for AI powered workflows agents and features

Getting Started

To start using these technologies, refer to our Quick Start Guide and Development Guide.

Technology Decisions

Each technology in this stack was chosen for specific reasons:
  • Performance: Next.js, Bun, and Turborepo for optimal speed
  • Developer Experience: TypeScript, Prisma, and tRPC for type safety
  • Scalability: PostgreSQL and Supabase for robust data handling
  • Security: BetterAuth and modern security practices
  • Maintainability: Monorepo structure and consistent tooling
For detailed information about each technology and its configuration, visit the respective sections in our documentation.