# ShipAhead

> ShipAhead is a Nuxt 4 boilerplate and SaaS starter kit that helps founders launch AI SaaS products faster. Skip the setup and focus on building what matters with a ready-to-ship starter kit.

## Documentation Sets

- [Full Documentation](https://shipahe.ad/llms-full.txt): The complete documentation for ShipAhead, including setup, features, tutorials, and technical reference.

## Core Value Proposition

ShipAhead helps founders ship AI SaaS products in days instead of weeks. It provides a robust, type-safe foundation that handles all the repetitive tasks of starting a new project.

- [Official Website](https://shipahe.ad)
- [Live Demo](https://demo.shipahe.ad)

## Technical Documentation

The full technical guide for building with ShipAhead.

- [Introduction](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/get-started.md): Get a quick overview of ShipAhead and the tech powering it.
- [Setup](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/get-started/setup.md): Get your app running in 5 minutes!
- [Database](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/database.md): Set up a PostgreSQL database in your app using Drizzle ORM to manage data like users and sessions.
- [Authentication](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/auth.md): Set up authentication in your app to allow users to sign in, sign up, and manage accounts securely.
- [Payments](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/payments.md): Set up Stripe, Polar, or Dodo Payments via Better Auth plugins to handle one-time and subscription payments.
- [Admin Panel](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/admin-panel.md): Set up the Admin Panel dashboard in your app to manage users, revenue, and subscriptions.
- [AI](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/ai.md): Enable AI features in your app for chat, text generation, and image creation using OpenRouter.
- [Customization](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/customization.md): Customize the logo, colors, favicon, NuxtUI theme, and font family in your app to match your brand.
- [Storage](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/storage.md): Easily set up file storage in your app with Cloudflare R2 or S3-compatible services to handle uploads, downloads, deletions, and public file access.
- [Email](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/email.md): Set up email in your app to send transactional emails like password resets and verification links.
- [Languages](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/languages.md): Enable multi-language support in your app using Nuxt I18n so your app can support users around the world
- [SEO](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/seo.md): Make your app visible on search engines and ready for social sharing.
- [Blogs](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/blogs.md): Setup and manage blogs to create and publish content with multi-language support and SEO.
- [Documentation](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/documentation.md): Create and manage documentation with multi-language support and SEO'
- [Cron Jobs](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/cron-jobs.md): Schedule automated tasks like sending reminder emails with ShipAhead’s cron setup.
- [Error Handling](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/error-handling.md): Show friendly error pages for issues like 404 or 500 in your app.
- [Analytics](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/analytics.md): Set up analytics in your app to track user visits and actions.
- [PWA](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/pwa.md): Set up Progressive Web App (PWA) in your app for app-like installation.
- [Customer Support](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/features/customer-support.md): Set up customer support in your app to help users in real-time and capture feedback efficiently.
- [Project Structure](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/tutorials/project-structure.md): Understand the folder structure of Nuxt project to navigate and customize your application.
- [Page Routes](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/tutorials/page-routes.md): Learn how to create and manage pages in your app using Nuxt file based routing.
- [API Calls](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/tutorials/api-calls.md): Learn how to make and manage API calls in your app efficiently, connecting your app to external services with ease.
- [State Management](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/tutorials/state-management.md): Manage and share state across pages and components in your app using the built-in useSharedState composable.'
- [Legal Pages by GPT](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/tutorials/legal-pages-by-gpt.md): Generate Terms of Service and Privacy Policy pages using GPT prompts or the built-in generator tool.
- [Overview](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/formatting-and-linting/overview.md): Learn how to keep your code clean and consistent using formatting (standardizing code style) and linting (catching code errors).
- [Deployment Overview](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/deployment/overview.md): Prepare and deploy your Nuxt SaaS app to Vercel or Cloudflare Workers.
- [Vercel](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/deployment/vercel.md): Learn how to deploy your app to Vercel.
- [Cloudflare Workers](https://shipahe.ad/raw/docs/deployment/cloudflare.md): Learn how to deploy your app to Cloudflare Workers.

## Blog & Product Updates

Latest news, guides, and updates from the ShipAhead team.

- [7 Nuxt CI/CD tools with a battle-tested release checklist](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/7-nuxt-ci-cd-tools-and-a-checklist-for-reliable-releases.md): Ship Nuxt reliably with a CI/CD stack we use in production. Tools, example configs, and a practical release checklist for a typed Nuxt SaaS codebase.
- [Nuxt Boilerplate for SaaS: What to Ship First and Why](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/beginners-guide-nuxt-boilerplate-saas-apps.md): Use a Nuxt boilerplate to launch a SaaS fast. See the core pieces, build vs buy, a 10 day plan, and how Shipahe.ad handles auth, payments, i18n, admin, and SEO.
- [Best Nuxt admin templates for SaaS dashboards in 2026](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/best-nuxt-admin-templates-for-saas-dashboards-in-2026.md): Compare Tailwind, Vuetify, PrimeVue, and a minimal shell for Nuxt 3 admin dashboards in 2026, plus when a full starter kit like Shipahe.ad is faster.
- [The Best SaaS Stack in 2026 – Tools to Build and Launch Fast](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/best-saas-stack.md): Find the best saas stack 2026. Learn the simple tools you need to build a modern and scalable app without wasting time.
- [Choosing a Pre-configured solution for Web Development: 2026 Guide](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/build-full-saas-with-nuxt-starter.md): Learn how to choose the best Nuxt starter kit for your web project. Compare the benefits of pre-built application scaffolds and find the best options for quickly starting in 2026.
- [Buy vs build Nuxt starter kits: ROI, timeline, and revenue](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/buy-vs-build-nuxt-starter-kits-roi-and-time-to-market.md): Founder case study quantifies buy vs build Nuxt: 300 vs 80 hours, 15-day launch, earlier revenue, and clear ROI from a Nuxt SaaS starter kit.
- [Deploy Nuxt to Vercel with Custom Domains, Step by Step](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/deploy-nuxt-to-vercel-with-custom-domains-step-by-step.md): Ship a Nuxt 3 app on Vercel with correct build scripts, env vars, custom domains, previews, caching, redirects, and safe rollbacks. Clear, tested steps.
- [How to Build a SaaS with AI Coding Agents – Step-by-Step](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/how-to-build-a-saas-with-ai.md): Learn how to build a SaaS with AI agents in 2026. Discover the exact workflow to use tools like Cursor and ShipAhead to launch your product in days.
- [How to Build and Sell an AI Tool Online in 2026](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/how-to-build-and-sell-ai-tool-online.md): A complete step-by-step guide to ideating, building, and monetizing your own AI tool online. Learn how to choose an API, accept payments, and find your first users.
- [How to Find Profitable SaaS Ideas in 2026 – A Complete Guide](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/how-to-find-profitable-saas-ideas.md): Don't build a product nobody wants. Learn how to find profitable SaaS ideas for 2026. Discover low-competition niches and validate your concept before you code.
- [How Much Time Does a Nuxt Starter Kit Actually Save?](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/is-building-a-saas-still-worth-it.md): Is building a SaaS still worth it in 2026? We break down the time-saving data and why speed is the only advantage that matters for solo founders.
- [Nuxt 3 authentication with email, magic links, and Google](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/nuxt-authentication-with-email-magic-links-and-google.md): Set up Nuxt 3 auth with email/password, magic links, and Google. Secure sessions, protect routes, and ship faster with a production-ready starter.
- [Nuxt email templates: 7 examples for SaaS notifications](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/nuxt-email-templates-7-examples-for-saas-notifications.md): Seven Nuxt email templates with subject lines, fields, i18n, cron, and deliverability tips. Ship reliable welcomes, receipts, trials, and more from day one.
- [Nuxt multi-tenant SaaS architecture patterns that scale](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/nuxt-multi-tenant-saas-architecture-patterns-that-scale.md): A practical guide to nuxt multi-tenant SaaS design. Learn viable routing, shared-DB isolation, billing, and testing patterns that scale without surprises.
- [Nuxt SaaS case study: launching an MVP in 10 days](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/nuxt-saas-case-study-launching-an-mvp-in-just-10-days.md): How we shipped a paid AI MVP in 10 days with a Nuxt starter kit. Real metrics on traffic, signups, conversions, revenue, and the exact features we used.
- [Nuxt SEO Best Practices – How to Get Your SaaS Ranked in 2026](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/nuxt-seo-best-practices-saas.md): Stop building for ghosts. Learn the essential Nuxt SEO best practices to grow your SaaS traffic. A simple guide to metadata, sitemaps, and core web vitals.
- [Nuxt Stripe payments for one-time and subscription billing](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/nuxt-stripe-payments-for-one-time-and-subscription-billing.md): Set up Stripe payments in Nuxt: one-time checkout, subscriptions, trials, webhooks, testing, and launch steps with concrete examples you can ship today.
- [Open source Nuxt starter alternatives and when to buy](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/open-source-nuxt-starter-alternatives-and-when-to-buy.md): Build, fork, or buy a Nuxt starter? See concrete trade-offs, real costs, and a simple decision map to ship a SaaS or AI app fast without weeks of glue work.
- [SaaS Post-Launch Checklist – 7 Steps to a Secure Startup](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/saas-post-launch-hardening-checklist.md): Just went live? Follow this SaaS launch checklist to harden your security and ensure your app is ready for scale. Simple steps for a professional foundation.
- [Best Nuxt Starter Kits for SaaS Projects (2026)](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/top-saas-starter-kits.md): Looking for the best Nuxt starter kit? I've reviewed the top Nuxt boilerplates to help you find a stack that doesn't get in your way.
- [How to Upgrade Nuxt 3 to 4 in Under 10 Minutes – A Clear Guide](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/upgrade-nuxt-3-to-nuxt-4-step-by-step.md): Don't let your project fall behind. Learn how to upgrade Nuxt 3 to 4 with this step-by-step migration guide. Optimize your project structure and boost performance today.
- [Vibe Coding Your SaaS – The Modern Way to Build in 2026](https://shipahe.ad/raw/blog/vibe-coding-a-saas-with-a-boilerplate.md): Want to build in the flow state? Learn how vibe coding a SaaS with a boilerplate can help you launch faster. Discover the future of intuitive software development.

## Key Features Overview

A summary of features included in the boilerplate.

- [Authentication & Authorization](https://shipahe.ad): Ready-to-use auth patterns with session management.
- [Payment Integrations](https://shipahe.ad): Subscriptions and one-time payments via Stripe, Polar, or Dodo.
- [AI Services](https://shipahe.ad): Seamless integration with LLMs via OpenRouter.
- [UI Components](https://shipahe.ad): Premium UI components built with Nuxt UI and Tailwind CSS v4.

## Community & Support

Read ShipAhead documentation and support resources.

- [Documentation Index](https://shipahe.ad/docs)

## Notes

- Built with Nuxt 4 and utilizes the new app/ directory structure.
- Uses Nuxt UI v4 (based on Tailwind CSS v4) for styling.
- Drizzle ORM is used for database management with PostgreSQL support.
- Integrates multiple payment providers: Stripe, Polar, and Dodo Payments.
- Includes built-in SEO, analytics support, and internationalization (i18n).
- AI features are powered by OpenRouter via a centralized ai service.
- Deployment-ready for Cloudflare Workers (Nitro preset: cloudflare_module).