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Ship full-stack apps, not scaffolds — from idea to deployed product in minutes
Ship full-stack apps, not scaffolds — From idea to deployed product in minutes.
Most scaffolding tools give you a skeleton. CreateForge gives you a living, breathing app — battle-tested, production-ready, and delightful to work with.
npx createforge my-saas
# ✨ Live app in < 5 minutes
# ✓ Tests passing
# ✓ Demo data seeded
# ✓ Ready to deploy
Time to first success: < 10 minutes (we measure this obsessively)
Spawn a fully running instance in your browser. Edit code, see live preview, share with teammates — zero local setup.
forge create --live
# Opens instant browser environment
# Share link: https://live.forge.dev/your-app
Build by talking. Upgrade by asking.
forge copilot "Add Stripe payments with a pricing table"
# ✓ Installs Stripe
# ✓ Creates pricing components
# ✓ Adds checkout flow
# ✓ Includes test data
Never worry about outdated dependencies or security issues.
forge health
# Checks: dependencies, security, tests, config
# One-click PR for upgrades
Every template passes automated quality gates:
No toy projects. Only production-grade code.
Every template includes multiple scenarios:
Demo like it's real — because it is.
forge add stripe # Payments
forge add clerk # Auth
forge add supabase # Database
forge add openai # AI
Plugins are npm packages. Marketplace shows installs, ratings, and revenue-share for creators.
forge init
# ✓ Creates GitHub repo
# ✓ Sets up CI/CD
# ✓ Enables Dependabot
# ✓ Configures secrets
# ✓ Creates starter issues
One command. Everything configured.
Every PR gets a live preview with seeded data. Reviewers can play with the real app.
forge profile --edit
# Save favorite stack
# Set code style
# Define team policies
Your generator. Your way.
# Interactive mode
npx createforge
# Or specify everything
npx createforge my-app --template nextjs-saas --live
# Navigate and run
cd my-app
npm run dev
Minute 0-5: Run npx createforge → instant live demo
Minute 5-20: Edit in browser or VS Code → first deploy (confetti 🎉)
Hour 1: Add Stripe → payments work with test data
Day 1-7: Share demo, get feedback, install community plugin
Week 2-4: Contribute plugin/template → earn recognition
| Template | Description | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| nextjs-saas | Production SaaS with auth, payments, dashboard | Next.js 14, TypeScript, Tailwind, Stripe, Clerk |
| ai-rag | RAG chat with vector search | Next.js, OpenAI, Pinecone, LangChain |
| ecommerce | Full store with cart, checkout, admin | Next.js, Stripe, Shopify, Tailwind |
All templates include:
# Create new app
forge create [name] [--template <id>] [--live]
# Open in browser environment
forge live [path]
# Add plugin
forge add <plugin>
# Check project health
forge health [--fix]
# Setup GitHub & deployment
forge init [--deploy <platform>]
# Manage profile
forge profile [--edit]
# Install plugin
forge add stripe
# List available plugins
forge plugins
# Create your own
forge plugin create my-plugin
| Feature | Other Tools | CreateForge |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first success | 30-60 min | < 10 min |
| Production ready | ❌ Skeleton only | ✅ Battle-tested |
| Live browser preview | ❌ | ✅ Forge Live |
| Demo data included | ❌ | ✅ Multiple scenarios |
| One-click deployment | ❌ | ✅ GitHub + Vercel |
| Plugin marketplace | ❌ | ✅ With revenue share |
| Health monitoring | ❌ | ✅ Auto PR for fixes |
| Tests included | ❌ | ✅ All templates |
Best template wins sponsorship. Submit yours!
Live sessions where you build and ship in one hour.
We design every feature to trigger one or more of these emotions:
npx createforge
This runs the latest version directly - perfect for one-time use or trying it out!
npm install -g createforge
After installation, use either command:
forge create my-app
# or
createforge create my-app
📖 Full Installation Guide - Includes troubleshooting and developer setup
forge create my-saas --template nextjs-saas
cd my-saas
forge add stripe
forge init --deploy vercel
forge create ai-chat --template ai-rag
cd ai-chat
forge add openai
forge live # Test in browser
forge create my-app
cd my-app
forge add clerk # Auth
forge add supabase # Database
forge add analytics # Tracking
CreateForge saves your preferences in ~/.config/createforge/:
{
"profile": {
"name": "Your Name",
"favoriteStack": ["nextjs", "typescript", "tailwind"],
"codeStyle": "standard"
},
"templates": {
"favorites": ["nextjs-saas"],
"recent": ["nextjs-saas", "ai-rag"]
}
}
We collect minimal, opt-in telemetry to improve UX:
Always opt-in. Always transparent.
# Disable telemetry
forge telemetry --disable
Show off what you built:
[](https://forge.dev)
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