Boilerplate

This boilerplate demonstrates how to implement a complete file management system using Better Upload, a simple and modern library for handling file uploads in React applications.

It integrates seamlessly with Next.js (App Router + API Routes) and connects to a local S3-compatible storage powered by MinIO.

Overview

The example includes a fully functional file manager, showcasing how to:

• Upload files directly to an S3-compatible bucket via Better Upload
• List uploaded files with metadata
• Delete files from storage through the API layer

This structure provides a clean and practical example of managing files end-to-end in a Next.js project.

Features

• Next.js App Router for modern frontend routing
• Next.js API Routes for handling upload, list, and delete operations
• Better Upload for simplified S3-compatible uploads
• MinIO for local S3-compatible storage
• Example File Manager UI with upload, preview, and deletion
• Ready for integration with any S3-compatible service (e.g., AWS S3, Wasabi, DigitalOcean Spaces)

Use Case

Ideal for developers who need to implement:

• File upload dashboards
• Internal media managers
• SaaS applications that require document or image management
• Local-first development setups before moving to production-grade S3 services

With Better Upload, Next.js, and MinIO, this boilerplate provides a straightforward, scalable foundation for building file upload and management experiences in modern web applications. 🚀