Introduction

ShipNowKit is a production-ready Starter Kit designed for SaaS products.

It is not just an "empty shell Demo," but a complete infrastructure ready for launch, helping you focus on your core business logic.

Using this template, you can obtain a SaaS project skeleton equipped with the following features in a very short time:

• Complete Marketing Site (Multi-template, Multi-language)
• Authentication & User System
• Payment & Subscription
• Dashboard & Account Settings
• Documentation & Blog System
• System Configuration & Admin Panel

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Who is it for?

ShipNowKit is best suited for the following developers and teams:

• Building a SaaS from 0 to 1: Avoid reinventing the wheel for "infrastructure" like login, payment, and documentation.
• Indie Developers / Small Teams: Want to validate business ideas quickly with limited time.
• Familiar with Next.js Stack: Want to extend business features directly on a mature project skeleton.
• Need Internationalization (i18n): Planning to target both domestic and international users.

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Capabilities Overview

ShipNowKit provides capabilities in the following dimensions:

• Marketing & Customer Acquisition

  • Multiple homepage templates covering Hero, Features, Pricing, Social Proof, FAQ, CTA, etc.
  • English/Chinese support for international landing pages.
  • Built-in blog for content marketing and product updates.

• SaaS Application Basics

  • Login, Registration, Magic Link, and other common authentication methods.
  • User Center / Dashboard basic layout.
  • Account information, password, and security settings.

• Payment & Subscription

  • Stripe & Paddle dual payment gateways.
  • Subscription and One-time payment models.
  • Payment success pages and transaction history.

• Documentation & Knowledge Base

  • MDX-based documentation system.
  • Supports multi-level directories, navigation, and search.
  • Suitable for user manuals, integration guides, and internal knowledge bases.

• Operations & Configuration

  • Simple system settings and configuration entry points.
  • Online adjustment of site copy, login, and payment-related options.
  • Reserved space for future admin panel extensions.

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Core Modules Overview

1. Marketing Site

ShipNowKit comes with a complete marketing site ready for traffic and ads:

• Multi-template Support

  • T1: "Product-focused," highlighting feature matrix and pricing, suitable for tool-based SaaS emphasizing "launch speed and feature completeness."
  • T2: "Story-focused," emphasizing narrative and trust, suitable for content/brand-driven products.
  • More modules are in development, see: https://shipnowkit.com/templates

• Typical Sections

  • Hero Section: Title, subtitle, core call-to-action (CTA).
  • Features & Value Props: Concise copy explaining "why use this product."
  • Pricing: Displays one-time/subscription prices and core benefits.
  • Social Proof & Trust: Testimonials, quotes, media or user logos.
  • FAQ & CTA: Resolve doubts and drive conversion.

• Multi-language Support

  • Built-in English/Chinese copy structure, allowing custom content for each language.

You can treat it as a "pre-built official website" – just replace the brand, feature copy, and images to quickly publish your product site.

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2. Payment & Subscription

To achieve the goal of "real revenue collection," ShipNowKit includes practical payment and subscription capabilities:

• Dual Payment Gateways

  • Supports Stripe and Paddle, selectable as needed.

• Multiple Billing Models

  • One-time Purchase: Suitable for courses, tool licenses.
  • Subscription: Monthly/Yearly subscriptions, supporting common SaaS pricing models.

• Supporting Pages

  • Pricing section and payment entry buttons.
  • Payment success page and basic transaction feedback experience.

You can directly connect your payment accounts, adapt only the price and product definitions, and complete the full flow from "product display" to "payment completion."

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3. Documentation & Blog

To support long-term operations and knowledge accumulation, ShipNowKit provides an out-of-the-box content system:

• Documentation (Docs)

  • Suitable for: User guides, integration docs, API references, internal standards.
  • Supports English/Chinese entry points to distinguish different audiences.

• Blog

  • Suitable for: Product updates, tutorials, practice sharing, SEO content.
  • Supports multi-level classification (e.g., guide, tutorial).

All content is stored in the repository as MDX/MD files, allowing you to version manage product knowledge just like code.

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4. Management & Configuration

ShipNowKit also reserves capabilities for "Maintenance and Operations":

• User & Payment Data

  • View key data such as users, subscriptions, and one-time payments in the backend.
  • Provides a foundation for future data dashboards and reports.

• System Settings

  • Supports online adjustment of key configurations like site, auth, payment, email, and analytics.
  • Suitable for daily operations by team members.

You can extend more complex operational backends (such as coupons, event configuration, permission management, etc.) on the existing management interface.