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This page answers the most common questions about using Slik Dev, from initial setup through deployment. If you run into an issue that isn’t covered here, check the GitHub repository for open issues and discussions.
Currently, the Next.js + Bento combination is fully available. React and HTML stacks, along with the Frost and Mono themes, are actively in development and will be released soon. Star the GitHub repo to get notified when new combinations ship.
No global installation is required. Running npx create-slik@latest my-app downloads and executes the CLI automatically. The only prerequisite is having Node.js 18 LTS or later and npm installed on your machine.
No. Slik Dev generates brand-new projects from scratch — it is not a migration tool or a component library you add to an existing codebase. Run npx create-slik@latest in a new directory to start fresh.
Work through these steps:
  1. Make sure you ran npm install inside the project directory before npm run dev.
  2. Check your Node.js version — run node -v and confirm it’s 18.x or later.
  3. Check for port conflicts: if something is already running on port 3000, Next.js will prompt you to use a different port.
  4. If database was selected, make sure your .env.local file has a valid DATABASE_URL before starting the server.
Slik Dev generates your project with the latest stable versions at the time of scaffolding. To update later, run:
For a full upgrade of major versions, use a tool like npx npm-check-updates to review and apply changes.
Edit prisma/schema.prisma to define your models, then run:
This syncs your schema to the database. Run npx prisma generate afterward to update the Prisma Client types.
After scaffolding with auth enabled, open .env.local and add your provider credentials:
Then restart your dev server. See the auth configuration page for the full setup walkthrough.
Yes. Slik Dev is released under the MIT License and the source code is available on GitHub at FaizyabHussain07/slik-dev-web.
Absolutely. Fork the repository, create your feature branch, build your theme or stack, and open a pull request. The project actively welcomes community contributions for new themes, UI concepts, and core improvements.
Node.js 18 LTS or later is recommended. Earlier versions may work but are not officially supported. Check your version with node -v.