realpython/flask-boilerplate resource
Boilerplate template for a Python Flask application with Flask-SQLAlchemy, Flask-WTF, Fabric, Coverage, and Bootstrap observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
32/100
- Activity 0
- Release rhythm 35
- Longevity 100
Flags: no_releases
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 4939
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 1034
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
1579 stars · 574 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
A pre-configured boilerplate template for starting Python Flask applications, bundling Flask-SQLAlchemy, Flask-WTF, Fabric, Coverage, and Bootstrap. It was designed for the Real Python course and includes a skeleton app with forms, templates, and deployment configs for Heroku or PythonAnywhere.
Use cases
- start a new flask project quickly
- flask starter template with sqlalchemy and wtforms
- bootstrap a flask app for heroku deployment
- learn flask project structure
- flask boilerplate with login and registration forms
When to choose
- you want a ready-made Flask skeleton with ORM, forms, and Bootstrap wired up
- you are following the Real Python course or learning Flask
- you need quick Heroku/PythonAnywhere deployment setup
When to avoid
- you need a modern, actively maintained starter (Bootstrap 3 and old dependencies)
- you use a different framework or prefer assembling your own stack
- you need async Flask or current best practices
Facets
learning-resource · maturity maintenance
web-framework orm form-handling templating testing web-development backend developer-tools python cross-platform flask starter-template flask-sqlalchemy flask-wtf bootstrap heroku scaffold boilerplate web-server
3 sources
- readme: https://github.com/realpython/flask-boilerplate · fetched 2026-08-28 · ae4a12e45dce
- homepage: http://www.flaskboilerplate.com · fetched 2026-08-29 · 3e8a07b2d882
- site_page: http://www.flaskboilerplate.com/about · fetched 2026-08-29 · f5c2f164f6e1
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| realpython/flask-boilerplate | main | 32 |
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