Question 1

What are icon libraries?

Accepted Answer

Icon libraries are collections of SVG icons designed with a consistent style. Each library has its own visual language—some are minimalist (Feather, Lucide), others are more detailed (Material Symbols). Choose a library that matches your design system.

Question 2

Which icon library should I use?

Accepted Answer

Lucide is the default for shadcn/ui and works great for most projects. Heroicons pairs well with Tailwind. Material Symbols offers the most icons. Simple Icons has brand logos. Browse each library to find icons that match your style.

Question 3

Can I use icons from multiple libraries?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can mix icons from different libraries. However, for visual consistency, try to use icons from the same library for similar purposes. For example, use one library for UI icons and another for brand logos.

Question 4

How do I add icons to my project?

Accepted Answer

Click any icon to view its detail page, then either copy the React component code or run the shadcn CLI command. The CLI automatically adds a typed component to your project's components folder.

Question 5

Do these icons work with React, Vue, and other frameworks?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Each icon detail page provides copy-paste code for React, Vue, Svelte, Angular, Solid, and Preact. You can also download raw SVG files for any platform.

Question 6

Can I customize icon colors and sizes?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! All icons support customization. Click any icon to access the customization panel where you can change color, size, stroke width, rotation, and more. Changes apply to copied code and downloads.

Question 7

Are all icons free for commercial use?

Accepted Answer

Yes! All icons on shadcn.io come from open-source libraries with permissive licenses (MIT, Apache 2.0, ISC). You can use them in personal and commercial projects without attribution requirements.

Question 8

Do I need to credit the icon authors?

Accepted Answer

Most licenses don't require visible attribution. Just keep the license file if you redistribute source code. Check each library's license badge for specific details.

Question 9

Can I modify the icons?

Accepted Answer

Yes! All included icons allow modification. Customize using our built-in editor or modify the SVG/component code directly. No restrictions on derivative works.

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