The best way to learn SvelteKit is to build something real. Tutorials teach syntax, but projects teach problem-solving — how to structure routes, manage state, handle authentication, integrate APIs, and deploy to production. Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or an experienced developer exploring SvelteKit for the first time, this list offers 20 project ideas organized by difficulty. Each idea includes a brief description and the key technologies you will work with. Pick one that interests you, and start building. If you want to move fast, Teta lets you describe any of these projects and build them with AI assistance in your browser.
Beginner Projects
These projects teach SvelteKit fundamentals: routing, components, basic data handling, and deployment. No database or authentication required.
1. Personal Portfolio Site
Build a portfolio to showcase your work. Include a home page with an intro, a projects page listing your work with screenshots, an about page, and a contact form. Use SvelteKit's static adapter to deploy it as a fast, zero-cost static site. This project teaches file-based routing, component composition, <svelte:head> for SEO, and the static adapter.
Key tech: SvelteKit, adapter-static, CSS, Vercel/Netlify
2. Markdown Blog
Create a blog that renders markdown files as pages. Put your posts as .md files in the project, parse them with mdsvex or marked, and generate a listing page and individual post pages. Add frontmatter for title, date, and tags. This teaches dynamic routing with [slug], server load functions, and content processing.
Key tech: SvelteKit, mdsvex or marked, frontmatter parsing
3. Recipe Book App
Build a recipe browser with a searchable list of recipes, category filters, and individual recipe pages with ingredients and instructions. Use a static JSON file as the data source. This project teaches $state for search input, $derived for filtering, {#each} loops, and component props with $props.
Key tech: SvelteKit, Svelte 5 runes, JSON data
4. Weather Dashboard
Create a weather app that fetches data from a free API (OpenWeatherMap, WeatherAPI) based on user input. Show current conditions, a 5-day forecast, and an icon for each day. This teaches form handling, server load functions that call external APIs, environment variables for API keys, and loading states.
Key tech: SvelteKit, weather API, $env/static/private, fetch
5. Pomodoro Timer
Build a productivity timer with work and break intervals, audio notifications, and session tracking. Display the timer state, allow customization of intervals, and track how many sessions the user completes. This project teaches $state, $effect for intervals, $derived for formatted time, and browser APIs (Notification, Audio).
Key tech: SvelteKit, Svelte 5 runes, browser APIs
Intermediate Projects
These projects introduce databases, authentication, and more complex state management. You will learn to build full-stack applications.
6. Task Manager with Teams
Build a task management app where users can create accounts, organize tasks into projects, and share projects with team members. Include drag-and-drop task ordering, due dates, and priority labels. This teaches Supabase authentication, database CRUD, Row Level Security, and form actions.
Key tech: SvelteKit, Supabase (auth + database), RLS policies
7. URL Shortener
Create a URL shortening service where users paste a long URL and get a short, shareable link. Track click counts, referrers, and geographic data. Include a dashboard showing analytics for each link. This teaches server endpoints (+server.ts), redirect responses, database queries, and basic analytics.
Key tech: SvelteKit, Supabase or PostgreSQL, unique ID generation
8. Real-Time Chat Application
Build a chat app with rooms where users can join, send messages, and see messages from others in real time. Include user presence (who is online) and typing indicators. This teaches Supabase real-time subscriptions, WebSocket-based communication, optimistic UI updates, and subscription cleanup with onMount.
Key tech: SvelteKit, Supabase Realtime, PostgreSQL
9. E-Commerce Product Catalog
Build a product listing with categories, search, sorting, and individual product pages. Include a shopping cart that persists across pages (using cookies or localStorage), and a mock checkout flow. This teaches layout components, shared state, cookies, and SSR with dynamic data.
Key tech: SvelteKit, Supabase, $state for cart, cookies
10. Job Board
Create a job listing site where companies can post jobs and candidates can browse and filter listings. Include categories, location filters, search, and pagination. Add a form for submitting new job listings. This teaches form actions with validation, server-side filtering and pagination, SEO optimization with <svelte:head>, and prerendering for static pages.
Key tech: SvelteKit, Supabase, form actions, pagination
Advanced Projects
These projects tackle complex features like payments, multi-tenancy, and content management. They are close to production-grade applications.
11. SaaS Starter Kit
Build a SaaS template with user authentication, team management, Stripe billing (subscription plans with free trial), an admin dashboard, and role-based access control. Include an onboarding flow, settings pages, and a billing portal. This is a comprehensive project that teaches everything in our SvelteKit SaaS guide.
Key tech: SvelteKit, Supabase, Stripe, email (Resend)
12. CMS-Powered Blog Platform
Build a content management system where authenticated users can write, edit, and publish blog posts with a rich text editor. Include draft/publish workflow, image uploads to Supabase Storage, tags, and SEO metadata. The public-facing blog should be server-rendered for SEO.
Key tech: SvelteKit, Supabase (database + storage), Tiptap or ProseMirror, SSR
13. Project Management Tool
Create a Trello-like project management app with boards, columns, and cards. Include drag-and-drop between columns, card details with comments, file attachments, and team collaboration. Add real-time updates so multiple users see changes instantly.
Key tech: SvelteKit, Supabase Realtime, drag-and-drop library, file uploads
14. Multi-Tenant Dashboard Builder
Build a platform where each organization gets their own dashboard with custom widgets (charts, tables, metrics). Include a widget configuration UI, data source connections, and shareable dashboard URLs. This teaches multi-tenancy patterns, dynamic component rendering, and complex state management.
Key tech: SvelteKit, Supabase, Chart.js or D3, dynamic components
15. API Gateway with Rate Limiting
Create a developer platform where users can generate API keys, make requests through your gateway, and view usage analytics. Include rate limiting per plan, request logging, and a developer documentation page. This teaches server middleware, API key authentication, and request tracking.
Key tech: SvelteKit, Supabase, rate limiting logic, API routes
AI-Powered Projects
These projects integrate AI models and are particularly relevant in 2026. They combine SvelteKit's full-stack capabilities with modern AI APIs.
16. AI Writing Assistant
Build a writing tool where users can draft content and get AI suggestions for improvements, rewording, or expansion. Include a side-by-side editor showing original and suggested text, tone adjustment options (formal, casual, concise), and export to markdown. This teaches AI API integration, streaming responses, and complex UI state.
Key tech: SvelteKit, OpenAI or Anthropic API, streaming, rich text
17. AI Image Gallery with Generation
Create a gallery app where users can generate images from text descriptions, browse their creations, and organize them into collections. Include prompt history, image variations, and sharing. This teaches image generation APIs (DALL-E, Stability AI), file storage with Supabase Storage, and gallery UI patterns.
Key tech: SvelteKit, image generation API, Supabase Storage, grid layout
18. AI-Powered Code Reviewer
Build a tool where users paste code and get AI-powered code review comments. Include language detection, severity levels (error, warning, suggestion), and explanations for each issue. Add a "fix it" button that applies suggested changes. This teaches code parsing, AI prompting for specialized tasks, and diff rendering.
Key tech: SvelteKit, AI API, syntax highlighting (Shiki), diff rendering
19. AI Chatbot for Your Documentation
Create a chatbot that answers questions about your project's documentation. Index your docs (markdown files), use embeddings for semantic search, and have the AI answer questions with citations to specific doc pages. This teaches RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), vector embeddings, and conversational UI. See our SvelteKit AI chatbot guide for the chat infrastructure.
Key tech: SvelteKit, OpenAI embeddings, Supabase pgvector, streaming
20. AI-Powered Form Builder
Build a tool where users describe a form in natural language ("I need a contact form with name, email, phone, and a message field with validation") and the AI generates a working form. Include a preview, customization options, and code export. This teaches AI code generation, dynamic form rendering, and code serialization.
Key tech: SvelteKit, AI API, dynamic component rendering, form validation
Tips for Getting Started
Start small. Pick a project that excites you and start with the core feature. A task manager does not need drag-and-drop on day one — start with creating and listing tasks.
Use SvelteKit's built-in features. Form actions, load functions, and hooks solve most of the problems you will encounter. Reach for external libraries only when SvelteKit's primitives are not enough.
Deploy early. Get your project on Vercel or Cloudflare Pages after the first day. Deploying early catches environment-specific issues and gives you a URL to share for feedback.
Read the SvelteKit docs. The official documentation at svelte.dev is exceptionally well-written. When you hit a problem, check the docs before searching elsewhere.
Use AI to accelerate. Tools like Teta can scaffold the boilerplate for any of these projects in minutes, letting you focus on the unique logic and design. Describe what you want, review the generated code, and iterate from there.
Build in public. Share your progress on social media or in the Svelte Discord. The community is supportive and you will get useful feedback and encouragement.
The project you finish is infinitely more valuable than the perfect project you never start. Pick an idea, open your editor, and begin.
FAQ
What should I build with SvelteKit?
Start with a project that solves a problem you actually have — a personal portfolio, a tool to manage your tasks, or a dashboard for data you care about. Projects you are personally invested in are easier to finish. If you need inspiration, a markdown blog, a URL shortener, or an AI chatbot are all achievable in a weekend and teach core SvelteKit concepts.
Is SvelteKit good for beginners?
Yes, SvelteKit is one of the most beginner-friendly full-stack frameworks. Its syntax is close to standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and Svelte 5's runes provide clear, explicit reactivity. The official tutorial at svelte.dev is interactive and comprehensive. Many developers find SvelteKit easier to learn than Next.js or Nuxt because there are fewer framework-specific concepts to master.
Can I build a full-stack app with SvelteKit?
Absolutely. SvelteKit includes server-side rendering, API routes, form actions, server hooks, and adapters for every major hosting platform. Combined with a database like Supabase, you can build complete full-stack applications — authentication, CRUD operations, real-time features, file uploads, and more — all within a single SvelteKit project without needing a separate backend.
What are some unique SvelteKit project ideas?
For unique projects that stand out, consider building an AI-powered code reviewer, a real-time collaborative document editor, a multi-tenant dashboard builder, or a developer API gateway with usage analytics. These projects demonstrate advanced skills (real-time communication, AI integration, multi-tenancy) while being practical applications that solve real problems.