Nextly Documentation

Nextly is an open-source app framework that runs inside your Next.js application. It gives you two ways to define your content model: write TypeScript config (code-first) or use the visual Schema Builder in the admin panel. Either way, you get the same type-safe API, the same admin interface, and the same query layer.

Why Nextly?

• Next.js Native -- Runs as part of your Next.js app. No separate server, no external API to manage.
• Code-First + Visual -- Define collections in TypeScript for version control, or build them visually in the admin panel. Mix both approaches freely.
• Type-Safe -- Full TypeScript support with auto-generated types for your content schema.
• Direct API -- Query content directly in Server Components with nextly.find() and nextly.findByID(). No HTTP overhead.
• Flexible Database -- PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite via swappable Drizzle adapters.
• Admin Panel -- A full-featured admin UI at /admin with RBAC, media library, and rich text editing out of the box.

Quick Links

• Getting Started -- What Nextly is and core concepts
• Installation -- Install Nextly in a new or existing Next.js project
• Quick Start -- Build a blog in 5 minutes
• Configuration -- Configure collections, singles, fields, and plugins
• API Reference -- Direct API, REST API, and Server Actions

Get Started

The fastest way to start is with the scaffolding CLI:

npx @nextlyhq/create-nextly-app my-app

Or follow the Quick Start guide to add Nextly to an existing Next.js project and build a blog in 5 minutes.

Next Steps

• Getting Started -- Core concepts and prerequisites
• Installation -- Install Nextly in your project
• Configuration -- Configure collections, singles, fields, and plugins
• Database -- Choose and configure PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite
• Deployment -- Deploy to Vercel, Docker, or any Node.js host