Don't build your "Side-Stack" on a black box.

If you are following the "Mechanical Sympathy" philosophy, you know that robust systems require understanding. You don't just want "magic" that works until it breaks; you want a clean, audible structure.

I built this template to be the "Glass Box" foundation for your next asset.

Modern frameworks often obscure the truth. They hide the service workers and manifest logic behind layers of abstraction. This template brings them back into the light. It is a clean, minimal, and robust starting point for building installable Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) with SvelteKit.

Why I built this: I’ve been running tech companies since 1995. I’ve learned that "Worse is Better"—a simple system you can debug is always superior to a complex system you cannot. This isn't just a template; it's a discipline.

What’s inside the Box:

• The "Perfect" Manifest: Fully configured and exposed. You see exactly how your app presents itself to the OS.
• Robust Service Worker: No magic imports. A clear caching strategy that enables offline use without breaking your deployment.
• Native Install Logic: The "Add to Home Screen" prompt logic is pre-wired, so your web app lives on the user's phone next to native apps.
• Hardware Sympathy: Working, copy-paste examples of accessing the Camera, Geolocation, and Push Notifications.

Price: $0+ (Pay what you want)

Stop wrestling with config files. Download the foundation, study the code, and start building your asset.