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:
- Free tier available
- Seamless Next.js integration
- Automatic deployments from Git
- Built-in analytics and performance monitoring
- Free tier available
- Static site generation support
- Form handling and serverless functions
- Branch previews
Database Services
For templates requiring databases, you'll need one of these services:
- Serverless PostgreSQL
- Free tier with 3GB storage
- Automatic scaling
- Built-in connection pooling
- PostgreSQL with real-time features
- Built-in authentication
- Storage and edge functions
- Free tier available
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.