Create a new project in Nordcraft

In Nordcraft, you can create an app or a package.

Create a project from the dashboard

In the dashboard view, find the Start Building section. Click Create app or Create package to begin the creation process for the corresponding type of project.

The dashboard screen in Nordcraft showing at the top section there are buttons to create a package and create an app.

Create a project from the organization view

In the organization view, at the top right of the project list, find the buttons to create an app or a package. Click on the relevant button to start the process.

The organization screen in Nordcraft showing at the top right of the projects list there are buttons to create a package and create an app.

Create an app

The create app screen showing an organization select dropdown, a project visibility setting of public or private, and a list of templates to choose from below.

  1. 1
    Select organization: The organization is pre-selected based on your account settings
  2. 2
    Choose visibility: Decide who should be able to see your app and select public or private
  3. 3
    Choose a template:
    • Basic: Choose from official Nordcraft starter templates
    • Nordcraft: Start from the Nordcraft website, blog or documentation sites
    • Community template: Pick from community-made templates

When you select a template, the Nordcraft editor will open for you to start working.

Create a package

The create package dialog. Choose an organization, enter a name and package ID.

  1. 1
    Choose organization: The organization is pre-selected based on your account settings
  2. 2
    Enter name: Choose a name for your package
  3. 3
    Edit package ID: The package ID is automatically generated based on the package name, but you can edit it as needed

Click Create package to open the Nordcraft editor and start building.

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

Visibility options

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
Info

Private apps require a paid plan.
It is currently not possible to create private packages.

08/15/2025
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