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mern-scaffold

Scaffold a PNPM and Turborepo MERN monorepo with Next.js and TypeScript.

3|1|Updated Feb 12, 2026
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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/edfenton/claude-skills --skill mern-scaffold
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Skill: mern-scaffold
Source: https://github.com/edfenton/claude-skills/tree/main/mern/mern-scaffold
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/edfenton/claude-skills --skill mern-scaffold

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Scaffold a complete MERN stack monorepo (Next.js + TypeScript) with pnpm workspaces and Turborepo, delivering an opinionated boilerplate that accelerates initial project setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scaffolds a Next.js web app alongside a shared monorepo structure using pnpm workspaces and Turborepo.
  • Includes tooling templates for linting, formatting, type checking, testing, and CI workflows.
  • Supports optional GitHub repo creation and initial pushes for quick collaboration.

Quick Start

Run the mern-scaffold skill with your app name to generate a ready-to-run MERN monorepo.

Frequently Asked Questions about mern-scaffold

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a MERN monorepo with Next.js, pnpm, and Turborepo?▼

Scaffolding a MERN monorepo with Next.js, pnpm, and Turborepo is automated by generating an opinionated boilerplate. This creates a workspace structure with a Next.js web app, shared schemas, and TypeScript configuration.

What is included in a turnkey MERN monorepo boilerplate?▼

A turnkey MERN monorepo boilerplate includes configuration templates for eslint, prettier, and turbo. It also provides test setups for Vitest and Playwright, CI workflows, and optional GitHub repository creation.

Can I set up CI workflows and testing when creating a new Next.js monorepo?▼

You can set up CI workflows and testing when creating a new Next.js monorepo. The scaffolding process includes automated CI workflow configurations alongside end-to-end test setups using Vitest and Playwright.

Does this monorepo scaffolding tool support optional GitHub repository creation?▼

The monorepo scaffolding tool supports optional GitHub repository creation. It can automatically create a GitHub repository and perform the initial push to enable quick collaboration after generating the project files.

What's the best way to start a new MERN project with pnpm workspaces and TypeScript?▼

Starting a new MERN project with pnpm workspaces and TypeScript is best handled by an automated scaffolding tool. It delivers a ready-to-run repository with Turborepo, shared schemas, and pre-configured tooling to accelerate setup.

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