Create a new project in Nordcraft

In Nordcraft, you can create an app or a package. An app is a standalone website or web app, while packages are used to bundle up smaller bits of reusable functionality to use in Nordcraft apps.

In the dashboard view, find the Start Building section. Click Create project. On the next screen you'll choose whether to create an app or a package.

Create project from dashboard

In the organization view, at the top right of the project list, find the button to create a project.

Create project from org view

First, pick a template to start from. Choose a basic blank template, a Nordcraft template, or a template built by the community.

Create app

Click on the template you wish to use and you'll see a dialog to configure the new project details.

Configure app

1. 1

   Select organization: Pre-selected based on your account settings
2. 2

   Project info:
   • Add a project name
   • The project ID is auto generated, you may wish to edit it before creating the project
3. 3

   Choose visibility: Decide who should be able to see your app; select public or private

Click Create project and the Nordcraft editor will open for you to start working.

To create a package, click the Create package button at the top right of the template selection screen. This will open a dialog for you to configure your package details.

Configure package

1. 1

   Select organization: Pre-selected based on your account settings
2. 2

   Project info:
   • Add a project name
   • The project ID is auto generated, you may wish to edit it before creating the project
3. 3

   Choose visibility: Decide who should be able to see your package; select public or private

Click Create package and the Nordcraft editor will open for you to start working.

For more detailed instructions on packages, see the creating and launching packages guide.

When creating a project you can choose between two visibility options:

• Public: Your project will be visible and clonable via a URL, but others cannot edit it
• Private: Your project is only visible within your organization, with customizable access and roles for different users