How to Use Next.js Templates with Cursor and Claude Code (2026 Workflow)

If you bought a Next.js template in 2023, you spent a weekend customizing it. If you buy one in 2026, you spend an afternoon — if you use AI coding tools right. Cursor and Claude Code both changed the cost of template customization. This guide shows the workflow I use to go from "cloned template" to "shipped product" in 3-4 hours. Why This Matters Templates aren't finished products. They're starting points. The real work is: Replacing all the copy with your product's voice Swapping out demo data