Plate Playground Template

Next.js 15 Playground Template with Plate AI Rich-Text Editor

Kickstart your Next.js 15 project with this playground template, centered around the versatile Plate rich-text editor. It's engineered for developers seeking to embed sophisticated text editing functionalities, complete with AI assistance, customizable plugins, and ready-to-use components. The inclusion of shadcn/ui ensures a modern aesthetic, while MCP aids in component management, simplifying the creation of advanced content-driven applications.

Features:

• Next.js 15 App Directory: Utilizes the latest Next.js app directory structure for modern web development.
• Plate Editor Integration: Features the Plate rich-text editor for advanced text manipulation and content creation.
• AI Capabilities: Includes AI-powered features within the editor, accessible via commands (e.g., Cmd+J) or a dedicated menu.
• Plugin Support: Leverages Plate's extensive plugin system for extensible and customizable editor functionality.
• Component Library: Comes with pre-built Plate components to accelerate UI development for the editor.
• shadcn/ui Integration: Incorporates shadcn/ui for a sleek, modern, and customizable user interface.
• MCP (My Components Pro) Integration: Utilizes MCP for efficient component management and customization within Plate.
• Node.js 20+ Requirement: Built for modern Node.js environments, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
• pnpm 9+ Requirement: Employs pnpm for fast, disk-space efficient package management.
• CLI Installation Option: Offers a convenient npx shadcn@latest add command for integrating into existing projects.
• GitHub Template Option: Provides a GitHub 'Use this template' option for quick project scaffolding.
• Environment Configuration: Supports straightforward setup of API keys for services like OpenAI and UploadThing via .env.local.
• Development Server: Includes a simple command (pnpm dev) to start a local development server for immediate testing.
• Dedicated Editor Route: The rich-text editor is pre-configured and readily accessible at the /editor path for demonstration.

Summary:

This Playground Template provides a robust foundation for Next.js 15 applications needing advanced rich-text editing. By integrating the Plate editor with AI, shadcn/ui, and MCP, it offers a feature-rich development environment. Developers can rapidly prototype and build applications with powerful, modern text editing capabilities, thanks to its streamlined setup and comprehensive feature set, including support for OpenAI and UploadThing integrations.