Quick Start
Get started with Built.js themes and plugins
Let's start making modular Next.js website themes and plugins and use the Built Studio to build sites from them!
The easiest way to get started is by running this to create your own theme:
npx create-built-app new themeThen you can follow the steps in the README to create an app. The theme will be created using your own AI model.
This method of creating a Built.js theme requires an OpenAI API key. If you prefer to to create a theme manually, you can follow this guide.
If you just want to get a feel for how Built.js works, you can:
Create a theme
To create a theme, you can either use the Built Studio Theme Designer or you can clone an existing theme:
git clone https://github.com/richjava/corporate-shadcn.gitFollow the directions in the project's README to set up and run the theme.
Publish the theme
To be able to use your theme to create sites with in Built Studio, run this:
npx create-built-app publishCreate a site
In Built Studio, select the theme you published, choose the modules for the site, and export the site. You can follow the README to set up and run the site.
Learn more
To familiarize yourself more, check out the Concepts, Guides and the Data Modal Reference.