shadcn/ui
Open-source React components you copy into your app
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shadcn/ui provides open-source, composable React components you can copy and customize in your app.
- for
- React developers building custom design systems or UI libraries.
- pricing
- open source
- license
- MIT
- shadcn@4.21.16 days ago
- @shadcn/registry@0.1.06 days ago
- shadcn@4.21.0a month ago
Key features
- Composable components — Combine small, reusable pieces to build complex UIs.
- Accessible by default — Components follow ARIA best practices out of the box.
- Customizable code — Copy the source, extend it, and tailor styles to your brand.
- Open-source — Free to use, modify, and contribute under an MIT license.
Use cases
- Create a reusable component library for a SaaS product.
- Replace a design system with a lightweight, customizable set of components.
- Rapidly prototype UI screens while keeping accessibility baked in.
shadcn/ui vs alternatives
 shadcn/ui |  Flowbite |  Saas UI |  Tailwind CSS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Composable, accessible React UI components | Tailwind CSS component library | Startup UI kits | CSS utility framework |
| Pricing | Open source | Free | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 36 | 54 | 0 |
| Launched | — | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | — |
- shadcn/ui vs Flowbite: Tailwind-based UI components but not React-specific
- shadcn/ui vs Saas UI: React component library focused on startups, includes starter kit
- shadcn/ui vs Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework, not component library
shadcn/ui FAQ
Is shadcn/ui free to use?+
Yes, it is an open-source library released under the MIT license.
Do I need to install any runtime dependencies?+
The components are plain React and require only React and Tailwind CSS if you use the default styling.
Can I modify the component code?+
You copy the component files into your project, so you can edit, extend, or replace any part as needed.
Are the components accessible?+
Components are built with accessibility in mind, following ARIA guidelines.
How do I get started?+
Visit ui.shadcn.com, choose a component, copy the code, and follow the “Get Started” guide.
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