Templates

create-arc-app ships 5 starter templates. Each is a complete working project.

npx create-arc-app my-project

1. `creator-tip` — “Buy me a coffee”

A Next.js page with:

Preset tip amounts ($0.001 / $0.005 / $0.01 / $0.05)
Custom amount input
Optional message (280 chars)
Wallet connection via RainbowKit
Gradient UI, mobile responsive

Use for: bloggers, open-source maintainers, creators who just want tips.

2. `creator-subscribe` — Subscription platform

Full-featured subscription page:

Plan selection (creator defines tiers)
Duration picker (1, 3, 6, 12 months)
Real-time total calculation
Active subscription check

Use for: Substack/Patreon alternative, membership sites.

3. `content-paywall` — Gated content

Pay-once-access-forever model:

Preview snippet + paywall button
On-chain access verification
IPFS metadata integration
Works for articles, videos, courses

Use for: premium content, courses, research reports.

4. `paywall-api` — x402 paid API

Express server + middleware:

Endpoint registration on-chain
Payment verification per call
Webhook support
Rate limiting ready

Use for: monetizing APIs, selling AI inference, data services.

5. `agent-pay` — AI agent payment gateway

Node.js script for autonomous agents:

Read endpoint pricing
Make payment before API call
Verify receipt
Handle failures

Use for: AI agents that autonomously purchase services.

Customizing

All templates use:

Next.js 14 (App Router) or plain Node.js
@arcpay/sdk for on-chain calls
Tailwind for styling
TypeScript

Modify .env.local for your username, network, and preferred defaults.

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