templates
Browse and explore the Glide Template Store for design inspiration and implementation guidance. Use when looking for examples of how to build specific features, design patterns, or app types.
What this skill does
# Glide Template Store The Glide Template Store at https://www.glideapps.com/templates contains **540+ free templates** that serve as excellent references for design and implementation. ## Why Use Templates Templates are valuable for: - **Design inspiration** - See how professional apps are laid out and styled - **Feature implementation** - Learn how specific features are built (forms, workflows, dashboards) - **Component patterns** - Discover effective component combinations for different use cases - **Data modeling** - Understand how tables and relationships are structured for various app types ## Template Categories | Category | Count | Best For | |----------|-------|----------| | **AI** | 30 | AI-powered features, chat interfaces, automation | | **Operations & Field** | 58 | Field work, inspections, logistics, inventory | | **HR & Hiring** | 14 | Employee management, recruiting, onboarding | | **Sales & CRM** | 22 | Customer tracking, pipelines, sales dashboards | | **Portals & Dashboards** | 57 | Admin panels, reporting, data visualization | | **Project Management** | 23 | Task tracking, team collaboration, timelines | | **Event Management** | 7 | Event planning, registrations, schedules | | **Education & Nonprofits** | 46 | Learning apps, volunteer management, donations | | **Personal** | 259 | Personal productivity, hobbies, lifestyle | | **From our Community** | 337 | Community-contributed templates | | **Made by Glide** | 69 | Official Glide templates (high quality) | ## Popular Templates These are commonly referenced for their quality design: - **Customer Portal Template** - Client-facing dashboards and self-service - **Project Management Template** - Tasks, timelines, team views - **Inventory Manager Template** - Stock tracking, categories, alerts - **Operations Dashboard** - Metrics, KPIs, operational views - **Sales Dashboard** - Pipeline, deals, performance tracking - **Company CRM Template** - Contact management, interactions, notes - **Help Desk Template** - Ticket management, support workflows ## How to Use Templates for Research ### Browse for Inspiration 1. Go to https://www.glideapps.com/templates 2. Filter by category relevant to the app you're building 3. Preview templates to see their screens and features 4. Note design patterns that could apply to your project ### Explore Template Structure To see how a template is built: 1. Click on a template to open its preview 2. Click "Copy for Free" or "Use this template" to add it to your workspace 3. Open the template in the Glide Builder 4. Explore: - **Layout Editor** - See screen structure and component choices - **Data Editor** - Examine table structure and relationships - **Computed columns** - Learn how formulas are implemented - **Actions** - See how workflows are configured ### What to Look For When exploring a template: - **Collection styles** - How do they display lists of data? (Table, Card, List, Kanban) - **Detail screens** - What components show item details? How dense is the layout? - **Forms** - How is data entry organized? What validations exist? - **Navigation** - How many tabs? What's in the menu vs navigation? - **Computed columns** - What calculations or transformations are used? - **Relationships** - How are tables connected? ## When to Research Templates **Before building a new app type** - Search for templates in the same category to understand common patterns and user expectations. **When implementing a specific feature** - Find a template that has that feature and see how it's built. **During design review** - Compare your screens to professional templates. Are you using the same level of component variety and data density? **When stuck on layout** - Templates show proven layouts for common scenarios. ## Template Research Workflow 1. **Identify the app type** - What category does your app fit? 2. **Find 2-3 relevant templates** - Look for similar use cases 3. **Copy templates to workspace** - Get full access to explore 4. **Document patterns** - Note useful designs, components, and data structures 5. **Apply learnings** - Use the patterns in your own app Templates are learning resources - study them to build better apps.
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contribute
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plaid
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