# sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit

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## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit
- Homepage: https://apollokit.org
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## Topics

`angular` `apollo` `auth` `docker` `expo` `graphql` `ngrx` `react` `react-native` `scala` `starterkit` `typescript` `universal` `webpack`

## Description

Apollo Universal Starter Kit is a full-stack application boilerplate and starter template designed to accelerate cross-platform development across web, mobile, and server environments. It provides a modular architecture that organizes code into independent, self-contained feature directories, combined with a GraphQL-driven data layer and a server-side rendering pipeline to optimize performance and search engine optimization. 

The project incorporates compile-time code generation tooling to automatically scaffold schemas, resolvers, and components, alongside a real-time subscription engine for live data updates over active network sockets. Security and access control are handled through role-based authorization rules and granular permissions restricting resource access based on assigned user roles. 

Additional capability areas include user identity verification supporting social and credential-based logins, payment processing utilities for handling recurring subscription plans, and localization tools for translating user interfaces across multiple languages. The codebase also covers cross-platform building primitives, automated testing and quality checks, performance monitoring, and containerized deployment utilities.

## Tags

### Development Tools & Productivity

- [Monorepo Workspace Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/monorepo-workspace-managers.md) — Structures application code into isolated packages using monorepo workspaces and absolute imports. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Importing%20Modules.md))
- [Data Batching and Caching Utilities](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/batching-utilities/data-batching-and-caching-utilities.md) — Combines multiple data fetching operations into single batches and caches results to eliminate queries. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Features%20and%20Modules.md))
- [Full-Stack Starter Kits](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/frontend-starter-kits/full-stack-starter-kits.md) — Accelerates cross-platform development with a universal monorepo starter kit featuring shared code and built-in tooling.
- [Hot Code Reloading](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/hot-code-reloading.md) — Applies code patches instantly to running client and server modules without losing application state. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Features%20and%20Modules.md))

### Software Engineering & Architecture

- [Modular Feature Architectures](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/modular-feature-architectures.md) — Organizes application code into independent, self-contained feature directories grouped by functionality. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/tree/stable))
- [Compile-Time Code Generation](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/compile-time-code-generation.md) — Scaffolds new application modules automatically using command line tooling that generates required schemas, resolvers, and components.
- [Customizable Feature Modules](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/integration-extensibility/extensibility/plugin-architectures/developer-authoring-interfaces/custom-module-implementations/module-functionality-extenders/module-based-extensions/customizable-feature-modules.md) — Scaffolds decoupled client and server module structures automatically using command line instructions. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/tree/single))
- [Codebase Modularization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/modular-extension-systems/codebase-modularization.md) — Groups application logic into distinct folders for client, server, and shared layers to manage codebases across multiple platforms. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Project%20Structure.md))
- [Module Registrations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/component-registration/application-module-registration/module-registrations.md) — Assembles applications by importing and passing individual feature modules into a central container for the target environment. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Project%20Structure.md))
- [Multiplatform Code Sharing](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/cross-platform-development/multiplatform-code-sharing.md) — Enables code reuse across web, mobile, and server environments by maintaining a unified monorepo structure with shared packages.
- [Module Management Commands](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/integration-extensibility/extensibility/plugin-architectures/developer-authoring-interfaces/custom-module-implementations/module-functionality-extenders/cli-command-extensions/module-management-commands.md) — Provides command-line utilities to scaffold and delete project feature modules efficiently. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Yarn%20Scripts.md))

### Web Development

- [Full-Stack Application Boilerplates](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/full-stack-application-boilerplates.md) — Provides a comprehensive full-stack TypeScript template with pre-configured client, server, and mobile layers.
- [Reactive GraphQL Data Layers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/graphql-data-management-libraries/reactive-graphql-data-layers.md) — Communicates between client and server using flexible queries and mutations backed by automated batching and relational dataloaders.
- [Server-Side Rendering](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/server-side-rendering.md) — Pre-renders application views on the server side before sending fully formed markup to the client. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Configuration.md))
- [Universal Application Development](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/universal-application-development.md) — Enables building universal web, mobile, and server applications from a unified codebase. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/tree/apollo1))
- [Module Bundlers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/module-bundlers.md) — Compiles and packages client and server source files using advanced module bundlers. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Features%20and%20Modules.md))
- [Universal Application Boilerplates](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/universal-application-boilerplates.md) — Delivers a modular boilerplate for building web, Android, and iOS apps sharing a backend. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/tree/single))
- [GraphQL Universal Boilerplates](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/universal-application-boilerplates/graphql-universal-boilerplates.md) — Delivers a starter template utilizing GraphQL queries, mutations, and subscriptions across web and mobile clients.
- [Universal Application Builders](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/universal-application-boilerplates/universal-application-builders.md) — Combines web, server, and mobile environments into a single modular codebase. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit#readme))
- [Server-Side Rendered SEO](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/web-standards/search-engine-optimization/server-side-rendered-seo.md) — Pre-renders application views on the backend to optimize performance and search engine optimization.
- [User Interface Localization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/internationalization-localization/core-localization-frameworks/user-interface-localization.md) — Provides comprehensive internationalization tools for translating user interfaces across multiple languages. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Features%20and%20Modules.md))
- [Content Translation](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/internationalization-localization/translation-management-platforms/site-localization/multi-language-content-delivery/locale-based-filters/content-translation.md) — Provides multilingual support and fallback options to translate content across languages. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Configuration.md))
- [Internationalization Support](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/internationalization-support.md) — Translates user interfaces and content into multiple languages for client and server components simultaneously. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/README.md))
- [Optimistic UI Updates](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/optimistic-ui-updates.md) — Refreshes the user interface immediately upon interaction before server confirmation to create a responsive user experience. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Features%20and%20Modules.md))
- [Persisted Queries](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/persisted-queries.md) — Generates and uses persistent query identifiers to reduce payload sizes and optimize network communication. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/tree/single))
- [Production Application Servers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/production-application-servers.md) — Launches the compiled application in production mode with optimized performance for end users. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Yarn%20Scripts.md))
- [Library Switchers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/user-interface-frameworks/library-switchers.md) — Swaps between different layout and component frameworks for web and mobile clients to match design requirements. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Configuration.md))

### Data & Databases

- [Database State Management](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/database-state-management.md) — Seeds sample data, applies migrations, and manages database state across environments. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Yarn%20Scripts.md))
- [GraphQL Mutations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/graph-data-models/graph-data-modifiers/graphql-mutations.md) — Communicates with backends using flexible queries and mutations with automatic batching and relational dataloaders. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/tree/single))
- [GraphQL Integrations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/graphql-integrations.md) — Communicating with data sources using flexible queries and mutations with automatic batching, cursor pagination, and relational dataloaders.
- [Relational Data Persistence](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/relational-data-persistence.md) — Connects to relational and non-relational databases using query builders and drivers. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Features%20and%20Modules.md))
- [SQL Database Connectivity](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/sql-database-connectivity.md) — Persists application data in SQL databases using secure connection credentials. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Configuration.md))
- [Message Batching](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/data-buffering/message-batching.md) — Retrieves historical messages in controlled increments with batched pagination. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/modules/Mobile%20Chat.md))
- [Live Data Subscriptions](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/live-data-subscriptions.md) — Delivers real-time updates from the server to connected clients using publish-subscribe mechanisms over active network sockets. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Features%20and%20Modules.md))
- [Cursor-Based Pagination](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/query-aggregates/paginated-results/cursor-based-pagination.md) — Navigates extensive record lists using cursor-based pagination strategies. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Features%20and%20Modules.md))
- [Real-time Data Subscriptions](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/real-time-data-subscriptions.md) — Delivers live updates from the server to connected clients using publish-subscribe mechanisms over active network sockets.
- [GraphQL Schema Modules](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/shared-schema-definitions/graphql-schema-modules.md) — Creates fully functional server modules complete with GraphQL schemas, resolvers, database connectors, migrations, and seeds. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/tools/CLI.md))

### DevOps & Infrastructure

- [Production Builds](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/cicd-pipeline-automation/core-build-engines/build-tooling/build-pipeline-extensions/production-build-apis/production-builds.md) — Compiles server, client, and mobile packages into optimized production assets. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Yarn%20Scripts.md))
- [Application Cloud Deployments](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/cloud-deployment/multi-cloud-deployments/cross-cloud-certificate-deployment/cloud-platform-deployments/application-cloud-deployments.md) — Pushes the application to cloud hosting services via version control and environment configurations. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Deployment.md))
- [Containerized Application Deployments](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/containerized-application-deployments.md) — Packages the application into containers using orchestration tools to run environments locally. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Docker.md))
- [Linux Deployment Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/linux-deployment-tools.md) — Builds and runs the application on a Linux server by installing dependencies and seeding databases. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Deployment.md))

### Mobile Development

- [Cross-Platform App Development](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/cross-platform-app-development.md) — Develops web and mobile user interfaces using component-based libraries and typed markup extensions. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Features%20and%20Modules.md))
- [App Packaging Automations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/app-packaging-automations.md) — Generates signed application packages for Android and iOS app stores automatically. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Deployment.md))

### Security & Cryptography

- [Authentication and Authorization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/authentication-and-authorization.md) — Identifies users through password credentials or social logins while enforcing role-based permissions and server sessions. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Features%20and%20Modules.md))
- [Permission-Based Access Control](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/permission-based-access-control.md) — Controls user permissions and access levels through role-based authorization rules and security policies. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/tree/stable))
- [Role-Based Access Control](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/role-based-access-control.md) — Restricts application features and resource access based on assigned user roles and specific granular permissions. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/README.md))
- [User Role Authentication](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/role-based-access-control/user-role-authentication.md) — Authenticates users via social and credential logins while enforcing role-based permissions and access control.
- [Identity and Access Management](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/identity-and-access-management.md) — Verifies identities via social OAuth providers and credentials, while restricting actions based on assigned user roles. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit#readme))
- [Social Login Integrations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/oauth-authentication/oauth-provider-integrations/social-login-integrations.md) — Verifies user identities using OAuth login through social networks or standard username and password credentials. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/README.md))
- [Email-Password Authentications](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/password-authentication/email-password-authentications.md) — Authenticates users through social network logins or traditional passwords, and handles password recovery workflows securely. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/tree/stable))
- [Multi-Provider Authentication](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/third-party-authentication-providers/multi-provider-authentication.md) — Verifies user identities through JSON web tokens, sessions, secure certificates, and third-party social login providers. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Configuration.md))
- [User Authentication Workflows](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/user-authentication-workflows.md) — Manages user sessions via social login providers and traditional credentials, including password recovery workflows. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/tree/cli-crud))

### User Interface & Experience

- [GraphQL Data Fetching](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/content-rendering-components/server-side-data-fetching/graphql-data-fetching.md) — Retrieves exact data fields from the server using GraphQL queries while avoiding under-fetching and over-fetching issues. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Features%20and%20Modules.md))
- [Dynamic Page Metadata Updates](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/dynamic-page-metadata-updates.md) — Dynamically updates document titles and metadata tags to optimize search engine performance. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Features%20and%20Modules.md))
- [Interface Localization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/interface-localization.md) — Translates client and server interfaces into multiple languages to support international audiences. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/tree/cli-crud))
- [Modular Styling](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/styling-theming-systems/content-styling/component-styling-tools/component-styling/co-located-style-imports/modular-styling.md) — Applies modular themes and styling systems to build consistent user interfaces across platforms. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Features%20and%20Modules.md))

### Part of an Awesome List

- [Application Content Localization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devtools/internationalization-and-localization/application-content-localization.md) — Translates interface text and adapts content for different languages and regions on client and server sides. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/tree/master))
- [Module Development Templates](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devtools/module-development-templates.md) — Generates blank client and server module templates to serve as a starting point for custom features. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/tools/CLI.md))

### Business & Productivity Software

- [Billing and Subscription Management](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/billing-and-subscription-management.md) — Handles recurring billing cycles, plan creation, payment collection, and subscription cancellations through integrated payment processing services. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/modules/Stripe%20Subscription.md))
- [Stripe Billing Integrations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/billing-and-subscription-management/stripe-billing-integrations.md) — Integrates payment processing to support user subscriptions and recurring billing flows seamlessly. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/tree/single))
- [Payment Transaction Processings](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/payment-transaction-processings.md) — Handles subscription billing and financial transactions securely using integrated third-party payment gateways and webhook listeners. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Features%20and%20Modules.md))

### Networking & Communication

- [Payment Webhooks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/api-integration-frameworks/webhook-management/payment-webhooks.md) — Processes incoming event notifications from payment gateways to update account statuses automatically. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/modules/Stripe%20Subscription.md))
- [Real-time Messaging](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/communication-platforms-services/communication-platforms/real-time-collaboration-suites/real-time-messaging.md) — Facilitates live conversations in mobile applications using reactive subscriptions for instant message delivery. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/README.md))
- [Real-Time Messaging](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/real-time-messaging.md) — Enables real-time communication between users on mobile devices powered by reactive subscriptions. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/tree/stable))
- [SMTP Sending](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/smtp-routing/smtp-sending.md) — Delivers transactional emails by configuring host connections and credentials for mail transport services. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Configuration.md))

### Programming Languages & Runtimes

- [Module Namespaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/programming-languages-runtimes/module-namespaces.md) — Configures custom package scopes and namespaces to organize private or third-party modules. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Importing%20Modules.md))

### Testing & Quality Assurance

- [Code Quality Checks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/testing-quality-assurance/code-quality-checks.md) — Runs unit tests, linting, and static code analysis to verify correctness and maintain code standards. ([source](https://github.com/sysgears/apollo-universal-starter-kit/blob/master/docs/Yarn%20Scripts.md))