😖Have you ever been frustrated...
...by the countless hours spent on setting up CI/CD, waiting for the pipelines to finish, just to find out you've made a typo in the config file?
...by configuring your development environment, only to realize that your teammates have different setups, leading to "it works on my machine" issues?
...by analysis paralysis when it comes to selecting the right tools and libraries for your project, wasting time on research instead of building?
🤓Shipshape has you covered!
Shipshape is a pre-configured GitHub repository template for a fullstack React application using TanStack Start for a type-safe experience.
It includes everything you need to get started quickly:
Configured GitHub Actions for automated code quality checks and releases
Ready to use Dockerfile to enable containerized deployments
Development environment setup using a devContainer and VS Code extensions
Linting and formatting with Biome.js for faster feedback loops
Type checking with TypeScript for peace of mind
Integrated Sentry for error tracking and performance monitoring
Dependabot for automated dependency updates
Act for local GitHub Actions testing
The template follows industry best practices and conventions. Everything is well documented, with explanations and examples.
🤔FAQs
I understand you may have some questions. Here are some of the most common ones:
Who is it for?
Shipshape template is meant for software engineers and teams who value a solid base focused on best practices and security, for a streamlined development process.
What will I get?
You will get a life-time access to a GitHub repository template with all the features mentioned above and future updates.
You'll also be able to influence the roadmap and suggest new features.
When will it be ready?
The template is almost finished! It should be available in Q1 2026. You can join the waitlist to get notified when it's live.
How much will it cost?
The template will be available for a one-time fee of €79. By joining the waitlist, you will get it for a discounted price of €49 on the launch day.
It is meant to be used as a starting point for your projects and save you some time on setup. No subscriptions or recurring fees.
👋Who am I?
Hi! I'm Pawel, a product engineer with a passion for building reliable software and sharing knowledge.
I've spent almost 15 years working on various projects and teams, and have faced the same frustrations that many developers encounter.
That's why I created Shipshape - to help others avoid these pitfalls and focus on what they do best: building great software.