Documentation/Creating Realms

Creating Realms

Learn how to create high-quality realm templates that help developers build faster. From project structure to AI-optimized documentation, we'll guide you through the entire process.

What is a Realm?

Understanding the concept and components of RealmKit templates

Complete Project

A fully functional application or service ready for development and deployment

AI-Optimized

Structured documentation that AI coding assistants can understand and use effectively

Configurable

Features and components that can be enabled or disabled based on project needs

Realm Creation Process

Step-by-step overview of creating a realm from concept to publication

1

Plan Your Realm

15 minutes

Define the purpose, features, and target audience for your template

2

Create Project Structure

1-2 hours

Set up the complete project with all necessary files and dependencies

3

Add Configuration

15 minutes

Create realm.yml with metadata and feature definitions

4

Write Documentation

30-60 minutes

Add AI context files and comprehensive README

5

Test & Validate

30 minutes

Ensure everything works and meets quality standards

6

Publish Realm

10 minutes

Share your template with the community

Realm Development Topics

Realm StructureBeginner

Learn how to organize your realm files and configure metadata

Topics Covered

File organizationrealm.yml configurationFeature flagsBest practices
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AI Context DocumentationIntermediate

Create AI-optimized documentation that coding assistants can understand

Topics Covered

AI context filesDocumentation structureExamples and templatesBest practices
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Publishing RealmsIntermediate

Share your realm templates with the RealmKit community

Topics Covered

Publishing processQuality guidelinesVisibility settingsMaintenance
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Types of Realms

Common categories and patterns for realm templates

SaaS Applications

Complete software-as-a-service applications with auth, payments, and admin panels

Examples
Multi-tenant SaaS
Subscription apps
B2B platforms
Common Features
AuthenticationPayment processingAdmin dashboardUser management

Web Applications

Modern web apps built with popular frameworks and best practices

Examples
React apps
Next.js sites
Vue.js projects
Common Features
Responsive designState managementRoutingComponent libraries

API Services

Backend services and APIs with documentation and testing

Examples
REST APIs
GraphQL services
Microservices
Common Features
API documentationTesting setupDatabase integrationAuthentication

E-commerce

Online stores and marketplace platforms

Examples
Online stores
Marketplaces
Booking systems
Common Features
Product catalogShopping cartPayment integrationOrder management

Blogs & Content

Content management systems and blogging platforms

Examples
Personal blogs
News sites
Documentation sites
Common Features
Content managementSEO optimizationComment systemsRSS feeds

Development Tools

Developer utilities, dashboards, and productivity tools

Examples
Admin dashboards
Monitoring tools
CLI utilities
Common Features
Data visualizationReal-time updatesPlugin systemConfiguration

Realm Best Practices

Key principles for creating high-quality, useful realms

Quality Standards

  • • Complete and functional out of the box
  • • Well-structured and organized code
  • • Comprehensive documentation
  • • Current dependencies and best practices
  • • Clear setup and deployment instructions
  • • Examples and demo content

AI Optimization

  • • Structured AI context documentation
  • • Clear explanation of architecture
  • • Feature-specific documentation
  • • Code examples and patterns
  • • Extension and customization guides
  • • Common task documentation

Getting Help

Resources and support for realm creators

Ready to Create Your First Realm?

Start with the basics and work your way up to advanced features