Project Templates
Last updated: 2026-08-05
Overview
Dev WorkDir comes with 21 built-in project templates so you can start a new project in seconds. No more remembering create commands or copying boilerplate.
Available Templates
Frontend / Fullstack
| Template |
Command |
Description |
| Next.js |
create-next-app |
The React framework for production |
| Nuxt |
nuxi init |
The Vue framework for production |
| Remix |
create-remix |
Full stack React framework |
| Astro |
create-astro |
Content-focused web framework |
| SvelteKit |
create-svelte |
Svelte application framework |
| Solid Start |
create-solid |
SolidJS full stack framework |
| React |
create-react-app / Vite |
React app starter |
| Vue |
create-vue |
Vue app starter |
| Angular |
ng new |
Angular app starter |
| Vite |
npm create vite |
Vite + vanilla TS/JS |
| Qwik |
create-qwik |
Instant-loading web framework |
Backend / Edge
| Template |
Command |
Description |
| Hono |
npm create hono |
Ultrafast web framework for Edge |
| Bun |
bun init |
Bun runtime starter |
| Deno |
deno init |
Deno runtime starter |
Mobile / Desktop
| Template |
Command |
Description |
| Expo |
create-expo-app |
React Native universal apps |
| React Native CLI |
npx react-native init |
React Native bare project |
| Tauri |
npm create tauri-app |
Rust + Web desktop apps |
| Capacitor |
npm init capacitor |
Cross-platform native apps |
Docs / Static Sites
| Template |
Command |
Description |
| VitePress |
npx vitepress init |
Vue-powered static site generator |
| Docusaurus |
create-docusaurus |
React-powered documentation site |
Other
| Template |
Description |
| Empty Folder |
Just an empty folder, you decide |
| Xcode Project |
Create a new Xcode project |
How to Create a Project
- Click “Create Project” in the sidebar
- Choose a template
- Enter a project name
- Choose where to save it
- Select your preferred editor
- Click “Create”
- Click the Dev WorkDir icon in the menu bar
- Click “Create Project”
- Follow the same steps as above
Method 3: Right-Click
- Right-click in any directory
- Choose “New Project”
- Select a template
Custom Templates
Create templates for your own project setups.
Adding a Custom Template
- Go to Settings → Templates
- Click “Add Custom Template”
- Choose a base template to start from
- Configure your custom settings
- Save it
Use Cases for Custom Templates
- Your personal starter kit with all your favorite dependencies
- Work-specific project structures with company defaults
- Monorepo templates with pre-configured workspaces
- Tutorial/learning templates
Tips
- Frequent templates: If you use one template all the time, pin it or create a custom version
- Editor auto-select: Dev WorkDir remembers your preferred editor per template type
- Project name: Use descriptive names. You’ll thank yourself later when you have 20+ projects
From idea to running project in 30 seconds.