Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 20+
• Docker & Docker Compose
• A GitHub account (for premium plugins)

Installation

npx bestraw my-restaurant

The CLI will scaffold a complete project with:

• Web app — Next.js storefront for your customers
• API — Strapi-based backend with all plugins pre-configured
• Kitchen display — Real-time order management (Pro)
• Docker Compose — One-command deployment

Configuration

Edit the .env file in your project root:

# Required
API_URL=http://localhost:1338
NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=http://localhost:1338
RESTAURANT_NAME=My Restaurant

# Optional (Pro features)
STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=sk_...
STRIPE_PUBLIC_KEY=pk_...

Running locally

docker compose up -d

Your storefront will be available at http://localhost:3000 and the admin panel at http://localhost:1338/admin.

Deployment

BeStraw works with any Docker-compatible hosting:

• Dokploy — Self-hosted PaaS (recommended)
• Railway / Render — Managed platforms
• VPS — Any server with Docker installed