Phoenix.new — Instant Phoenix (Elixir) Project Generator

Phoenix.new is a lightweight web tool for quickly scaffolding Phoenix applications from your browser. Instead of running generators locally, you configure core options (database, LiveView, asset tooling, etc.) and download a ready-to-run project zip or repository starter tailored to your choices.

Key features

• Browser-based scaffold — configure app name, modules and core options without installing anything locally.
• Database & Ecto setup — include Ecto with PostgreSQL configuration and sensible defaults for development.
• LiveView support — toggle LiveView to include realtime-ready templates and dependencies.
• Asset tooling options — choose common build tool setups (Tailwind, esbuild/Vite or similar) to bootstrap the frontend pipeline.
• Downloadable output — get a zip with the generated project or a ready-to-initialize repository structure.
• Up-to-date Phoenix defaults — scaffolding follows standard Phoenix conventions so the result is familiar to Elixir developers.

Why use Phoenix.new?

Phoenix.new accelerates the first steps of a Phoenix project. It is ideal for prototyping, teaching, demos, or starting a new application without manually running multiple configuration commands. The generated project follows common Phoenix patterns so you can jump straight into development.

How it works

1. Open the site and enter a project name and basic options.
2. Select desired features like Ecto, LiveView, and preferred asset tooling.
3. Submit the form and download the generated project archive (ZIP) or starter repo files.
4. Unpack locally, run dependencies (mix deps.get), create the database, and start the server.

Integrations & compatibility

• Designed for Phoenix framework projects (Elixir).
• Configures Ecto + PostgreSQL by default when selected.
• Sets up LiveView and HEEx templates when enabled.
• Includes common asset tool configurations (Tailwind and JS bundlers) to speed frontend setup.

Limitations

• Not a full IDE — it produces starter code but doesn't provide an online editor to run the app in the cloud.
• Customization is limited to available options — advanced or highly opinionated templates may require manual changes after generation.
• No built-in hosting or continuous deployment — additional setup is needed to deploy to services like Gigalixir, Render, or Fly.

Who should use it?

Developers who want a fast, no-install way to start Phoenix projects, instructors teaching Phoenix basics, or teams that want consistent starter templates for new projects.

Getting started checklist

• Choose project name and OTP app/module names.
• Enable Ecto/Postgres if you need persistence.
• Enable LiveView if you plan to build realtime interfaces.
• Pick frontend tooling (Tailwind + bundler) to match your workflow.
• Download ZIP, run mix deps.get, create DB, then mix phx.server.

Support & community

Because Phoenix.new focuses on scaffolding, community support typically comes from the Phoenix/Elixir ecosystem — official Phoenix docs, Elixir forums, and GitHub repositories. For issues specific to the generator, check the project's repository or contact the maintainer if available.

Summary

Phoenix.new is a free, practical tool for generating Phoenix application starters from your browser. It reduces friction at project bootstrapping and provides a consistent baseline so you can focus on building features rather than initial configuration.