# 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.

- Skill: `glideapps/templates` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add glideapps/templates`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/glideapps/templates/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: glideapps (https://skillmd.com/u/glideapps)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/glideapps/templates

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# 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.