UploadThing

The 'Vercel for file uploads' offering a developer-first, type-safe experience for Next.js and React.

Overview

UploadThing simplifies file uploads by providing a drop-in component library with built-in security, client-side validation, and seamless integration with S3/R2. It handles the complexity of multipart uploads and presigned URLs, allowing developers to focus on application logic rather than infrastructure.

Best for

• Next.js hackathons requiring robust, secure file uploads without backend boilerplate

Trade-offs

What XeroHack pre-wires

When you pick UploadThing in the interview, the engine emits these files into your scaffold:

• Next.js App Router, React Dropzone, Server Actions validation