# AeroCart

> The easiest way to sell digital products with Next.js and Stripe.

AeroCart is a production-ready checkout starter kit for developers who want to sell digital products (files, software, courses, templates) with their own Next.js app and Stripe account. Start free with 1 product. Upgrade to Pro ($50/year) for unlimited products.

## Install

```bash
npx aerocart my-store
cd my-store
npm run dev
```

## Links

- [Homepage](https://aerocartshop.com)
- [npm Package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/aerocart)
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/byronjohnson/aerocart)
- [Documentation](https://aerocartshop.com/docs)
- [Pricing](https://aerocartshop.com/pricing)
- [Live Demo](https://aerocartshop.com/demo)
- [Integration Guide](https://aerocartshop.com/integrate)
- [Full AI Context](https://aerocartshop.com/llms-full.txt)

## Quick Facts

- **Install**: `npx aerocart my-store`
- **npm**: https://www.npmjs.com/package/aerocart
- **GitHub**: https://github.com/byronjohnson/aerocart
- **Stack**: Next.js 16 (App Router), React 19, Tailwind CSS, Stripe Checkout
- **Pricing**: Free tier (1 product) / Pro tier ($50/year, unlimited products)
- **Hosting**: Self-hosted on Vercel, Netlify, Railway, or any Node 18+ platform
- **Transaction Fees**: Stripe only (~2.9%) — no platform cut
- **License**: MIT
- **Setup Time**: ~5 minutes with interactive wizard

## Core Features

- Stripe Checkout with server-side price validation
- Secure file delivery via server-proxied downloads
- Universal cart system with React Context + localStorage
- Interactive setup wizard (auto-configures .env.local)
- License key validation (free/pro tier enforcement)
- Full JSDoc documentation on every API route

## Use Cases

- Sell ebooks, PDFs, and written content
- Distribute software, code templates, and plugins
- Sell video courses and educational materials
- License design assets, fonts, and graphics
- Sell music, audio files, and sample packs
- Deliver photography presets and high-res images