Praharsh04/play-scala-adminlte

Overview

play-scala-adminlte is described as a Play Framework module for Scala applications that integrates the AdminLTE Bootstrap theme into server-rendered admin interfaces. Its stated role is to supply reusable Twirl templates (shared shell, navbar, sidebar, content wrapper, footer), AdminLTE CSS/JS/font assets wired into Play's asset pipeline, example controllers and routes, and a data-driven navigation model, so pages are composed in typed Scala views rather than ad hoc markup (2). It targets developers already working with Play and Scala who need a dashboard shell.

Getting started

The README does not give a build-and-run flow for the Play module: there is no sbt command, no dependency coordinates, and no instruction for copying templates or assets into a host application. The only interactive entry point it offers is a "PowerShell Command Button" image that links to a GitHub Pages page (7), with prerequisites listed as PowerShell 5.1+ on Windows 10/11 x64 and an internet connection (14). That entry point does not match a Scala Play library and its actual contents cannot be verified from the repository materials. Until a real setup path is documented, the Play/Scala integration described in the text cannot be reproduced from this README.

Constraints

According to the README, the module targets Play Framework 2.x with Scala 2.12/2.13 and is aligned to a pinned AdminLTE release; a different Play major version may require template or asset-fingerprinting changes (18). The theme layer needs no database or external service, and compatibility is mainly determined by Play/Scala versions and the viewing browser. The README states MIT licensing (20), while a badge in the same file shows ISC (8); the badge also reports fake-looking ratings and status markers, so treat licensing as needing confirmation against the LICENSE file. No LICENSE file is shown in the provided materials.

HotRepo's take

HotRepo recorded 149 stars on the new-project list for 2026-11-07, with 37 stars gained across the roughly one-hour window from 14:45 to 15:45 UTC. That is a single short observation, not evidence of sustained adoption, and there is no all-language daily rank or discussion record. The notable signal is the mismatch between the module description and the Windows PowerShell download button; readers evaluating the project should first confirm what the linked page actually distributes and whether repository contents match the claimed Play/Scala templates.