Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free?

Yes, create-stackr is open source and free to use.

Can I use it for commercial projects?

Absolutely! It is licensed under the MIT license.

Do you support Web?

Yes! We support both Expo for mobile (iOS & Android) and Next.js for web. Both share the same backend and authentication. See the Web Platform documentation for details.

Can I use the web app without mobile?

Yes! During CLI setup, select "web" as your only platform. This generates just the web app and backend, without any mobile code.

Why does web use cookies instead of tokens?

Cookie-based sessions are more secure for web applications - they're HTTP-only (no JavaScript access), automatically included in requests, and protected against XSS attacks. Mobile apps use secure token storage because they don't have cookie support.

Can I share authentication between web and mobile?

Yes, both platforms authenticate against the same backend and share the same user database. However, sessions are separate - logging in on web doesn't log you in on mobile and vice versa.

Why doesn't Apple Sign In work on localhost?

Apple requires HTTPS for OAuth redirect URIs. Use ngrok or a similar tunneling service for local development, or test Apple Sign In in a staging environment with a valid SSL certificate.

How do I add more pages to the web app?

Create new files in web/src/app/. For protected pages, put them in (app)/. For public pages, put them directly in app/. See the Next.js App Router docs.

How do I customize the web design?

The web app uses Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui components. Edit globals.css for color scheme changes, or modify individual components in src/components/ui/.

Does the web app support SSR?

Yes, Next.js App Router uses React Server Components by default. Client components (marked with "use client") handle interactive features like forms and auth state.