SelfKit

SelfKit is a SaaS boilerplate designed for developers who want to quickly build and deploy web applications. He is self-hosting oriented, meaning it is built with open-source tools and provides a convenient way to be hosted with Coolify or any Docker-compatible infrastructure.

Links

• Official website
• Documentation
• Live demo

🚀 Main Features

• Authentication:
  • Email/Password
  • Google login
  • 2FA
  • Rate limiting
  • Password checking
• Payment:
  • Checkout page
  • Pricing component
  • Product and subscriptions auto update (webhook)
• SEO: Meta tags, Open graph, JSON-LD
• Blog: with markdown and RSS flux
• Analytics
• Emails
• Internationalization
• Database auto migration
• Coolify deployment script
• Default terms & privacy pages
• UI components:
  • Features grid
  • Call to action
  • Problem

🛠️ Technical stack

• Framework: SvelteKit
• Database: PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM
• Authentication: Lucia (learning resource)
• Payments: Paddle
• Analytics Tracking: Umami
• Emails: Plunk
• UI & Design: Tailwind + Shadcn Svelte
• Internationalization: Paraglide
• Forms: Superform + Zod

📦 Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/your-repo/selfkit.git
cd selfkit

2. Configure environment variables

Copy the .env.example file to .env and fill in the required information.

cp .env.example .env

3. Install dependencies

pnpm install

4. Run the application locally

docker-compose -f docker-compose.dev.yaml up
pnpm run dev

✅ Testing & CI/CD

SelfKit includes Playwright integration for end-to-end testing.

Run tests locally

pnpm run test

CI/CD with GitHub Actions

Tests are automatically executed on every push or pull request via GitHub Actions.

🚀 Deployment

SelfKit is designed for easy deployment on Coolify or any Docker-compatible infrastructure.

docker-compose up -d

Check our DEPLOY.md file or the documentation for more details about the installation with Coolify.

FAQ

What is SelfKit exactly?

SelfKit is a boilerplate for launching SaaS applications quickly and easily. It’s designed for developers who want to self-host their projects using open-source tools, minimizing recurring costs and external dependencies.

What kind of applications can I build with SelfKit?

You can build any type of SaaS platform, from subscription-based services to one-time purchase products. It’s particularly well-suited for apps requiring user authentication, payment processing, and analytics.

Why self-hosting?

Self-hosting gives you full control over your application and reduces reliance on third-party services, which can introduce hidden costs and data security concerns.

Which version of Svelte does SelfKit use?

Svelte 5!

📜 License

SelfKit is open-source and licensed under MIT.

💡 Need help? Open an issue on GitHub!