Question 1

What is Awesome shadcn/ui?

Accepted Answer

Awesome shadcn/ui is the most comprehensive curated collection of 150+ community resources for the shadcn/ui ecosystem, maintained by Shadcn.io. It features component libraries like Magic UI, Aceternity UI, and Origin UI, along with registries, plugins, templates, theming tools, animations, and framework ports. Every resource is manually verified and organized to help developers find exactly what they need to build modern React applications faster.

Question 2

Are these official shadcn/ui resources?

Accepted Answer

These are community-created resources, not official shadcn/ui projects. Each resource is built by independent developers and teams who extend the shadcn/ui ecosystem. We verify that each link works and leads to the original author's repository or website. Some resources like registries are compatible with the official shadcn CLI for easy installation.

Question 3

How often is this list updated?

Accepted Answer

We regularly update the Awesome shadcn/ui list to add new resources, remove broken links, and verify that all projects are actively maintained. Our automated link checker validates every URL and captures fresh screenshots of websites. New community submissions are reviewed and added weekly.

Question 4

Can I submit my own shadcn/ui project?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We welcome community contributions. If you've built a component library, tool, template, or any resource that works with shadcn/ui, you can submit it for review. Projects should be actively maintained, well-documented, and provide value to the shadcn/ui community.

Question 5

What are Component Registries?

Accepted Answer

Component Registries are collections of pre-built components that integrate with the shadcn CLI. You can install components directly using commands like "npx shadcn@latest add". Popular registries include Shadcn.io (this site!) for essential components and AI integrations, Magic UI for animations, Aceternity UI for modern effects, and Cult UI for design engineer components. Each registry follows shadcn/ui conventions for seamless integration with your existing project.

Question 6

What's in the Libraries & Components section?

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The Libraries & Components section contains 70+ extended UI libraries and individual components. You'll find rich text editors like Plate and Novel, data tables with advanced features, phone inputs, date pickers, file uploaders, kanban boards, and specialty components like AI chat interfaces. Shadcn.io also offers its own collection of premium blocks, AI components, and advanced patterns that extend shadcn/ui with production-ready functionality.

Question 7

What Colors & Themes tools are available?

Accepted Answer

The Colors & Themes section includes powerful customization tools. Access 10,000+ pre-made themes at ui.jln.dev, use visual theme editors like Tweakcn, generate palettes with gradient pickers, and customize your shadcn/ui design tokens. These tools help you create unique brand identities while maintaining shadcn/ui compatibility.

Question 8

Which frameworks have shadcn/ui ports?

Accepted Answer

shadcn/ui has been ported to many frameworks: Vue (shadcn-vue), Svelte (shadcn-svelte), Angular (Spartan), Solid (solid-ui), React Native (react-native-reusables), Flutter (flutter-shadcn-ui), and Ruby on Rails. Each port maintains the same design philosophy, copy-paste workflow, and developer experience as the original React version.

Question 9

How do I install components from registries?

Accepted Answer

Most registries support the shadcn CLI. Run "npx shadcn@latest add [component-name]" and specify the registry URL when prompted. Some registries like Magic UI and Aceternity UI have their own installation instructions. Check each registry's documentation for specific setup requirements and dependencies like Framer Motion or other animation libraries.

Question 10

What Boilerplates & Templates are available?

Accepted Answer

The Templates section offers production-ready starters for various use cases: SaaS boilerplates with authentication and Stripe integration, admin dashboards, landing page templates, portfolio sites, and full-stack starters with Next.js, Prisma, and database setups. These save weeks of development time by providing pre-configured project structures.

Question 11

What developer tools and plugins exist?

Accepted Answer

Developer tools include VS Code extensions for component management, Raycast commands for quick documentation access, JetBrains IDE plugins, and browser extensions for color management. The Tools section also features form builders, pricing page generators, invoice creators, and AI-powered tools like v0 for generating UI from text prompts.

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