if you bought a
nextjs
-based site in 2019 and spent days tweaking it by hand. now imagine that same task taking just an afternoon. ai coding assistants! if i've saved time on my latest project using these tools.
basically: clone template -
> tweak with ai help (cursor or claude code) -> launch site in 3-4 hoursso why is this a big deal? because templates are not finished products - they're just the starting point. they need lots of love to turn into something truly unique and useful for your business.
i'll walk you through my workflow:
1.
clone template - download or clone from marketplace
2. use
cursor
/"claude code" - get started with minimal effort
3. review suggestions, tweak where needed (don't sweat the small stuff)
4. launch and test
it's like having a personal assistant who knows next. js inside out. i can focus on what matters most: making my site stand apart from competitors.
anyone else tried these tools? share your experiences!
link:
https://dev.to/getcraftly/how-to-use-nextjs-templates-with-cursor-and-claude-code-2026-workflow-ba5