Prerequisites

System requirements and accounts needed to work with Modello templates and services.

System Requirements

Before getting started with Modello templates, ensure your system meets these minimum requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, or Linux (Ubuntu 18.04+ recommended)
  • RAM: Minimum 4GB, 8GB+ recommended for optimal development experience
  • Storage: At least 2GB free space for development tools and project files
  • Internet Connection: Stable broadband connection for downloading dependencies and deployment

Required Accounts & Services

Depending on your chosen plan and template type, you'll need accounts with various services:

Deployment Platforms

For self-hosted templates, you'll need at least one deployment platform:

Vercel (Recommended)

  • Free tier available
  • Seamless Next.js integration
  • Automatic deployments from Git
  • Built-in analytics and performance monitoring

Official Documentation →

Netlify

  • Free tier available
  • Static site generation support
  • Form handling and serverless functions
  • Branch previews

Official Documentation →

Database Services

For templates requiring databases, you'll need one of these services:

Neon (Recommended)

  • Serverless PostgreSQL
  • Free tier with 3GB storage
  • Automatic scaling
  • Built-in connection pooling

Official Documentation →

Supabase

  • PostgreSQL with real-time features
  • Built-in authentication
  • Storage and edge functions
  • Free tier available

Official Documentation →

Optional Tools

These tools can enhance your experience but are not strictly required:

  • Docker: For containerized development environments
  • Postman/Insomnia: For API testing and development
  • GitHub Desktop: GUI for Git operations (alternative to command line)
  • Figma: For design collaboration and asset export

Verification Steps

Before proceeding, verify that you have access to the required services:

Account Checklist

  • Created account on chosen deployment platform (Vercel/Netlify)
  • Set up database service account (Neon/Supabase)
  • Verified email addresses for all services
  • Payment method added if using paid tiers

Ready to Proceed

Once all prerequisites are met, you can proceed to the Deployment Guides to get started with your chosen Modello template.