What are shadcn/ui templates?

shadcn/ui templates are production-ready, open-source design templates and boilerplates built by the community using shadcn/ui components. They include dashboards, landing pages, portfolios, admin panels, and more - all designed with modern UI patterns and best practices. Each template is crafted to help developers quickly start new projects with beautiful, accessible interfaces.

Are all templates completely free and open source?

Yes! All templates in our collection are completely free and open source, created by the amazing shadcn/ui community. You can use them for personal projects, commercial applications, client work, or any other purpose without restrictions. Each template includes its license information, and most use MIT or similar permissive licenses that allow full commercial use.

How do I use a shadcn/ui template in my project?

Each template page provides direct links to GitHub repositories, live demos, and documentation. Simply visit the template's GitHub repo, clone or download the code, install dependencies with your preferred package manager (npm, yarn, or pnpm), and follow the setup instructions in the README. Most templates are built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript for modern development workflows.

What technologies do these templates use?

Most templates are built with modern web technologies including Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and shadcn/ui components. Many also integrate popular tools like Prisma for databases, NextAuth for authentication, Stripe for payments, and various other libraries depending on the template's purpose. Each template's tech stack is clearly documented in its repository.

Can I customize and modify these templates?

Absolutely! These templates are designed to be starting points for your projects. You can freely customize components, modify styling, add features, change layouts, and adapt them to your specific needs. The shadcn/ui component system makes customization straightforward, and most templates include detailed documentation on how to extend and modify them.

How often are new templates added to the collection?

New templates are regularly added as the community creates and shares them. We continuously curate high-quality templates from GitHub, ensuring they meet our standards for code quality, design excellence, and documentation. Follow our updates or star the repositories you're interested in to stay notified of new releases and improvements.

What makes a good shadcn/ui template?

Great shadcn/ui templates feature clean, accessible design, well-structured code, comprehensive documentation, responsive layouts, type safety with TypeScript, proper component organization, and real-world functionality. They should demonstrate best practices for React development, include proper error handling, and provide clear setup instructions for easy implementation.

How can I contribute my own template to the collection?

We love community contributions! Create a high-quality template using shadcn/ui components, ensure it has excellent documentation, includes a live demo, follows best practices, and has a permissive open-source license. Then share it with the community through GitHub. Outstanding templates may be featured in our curated collection after review.

Are these templates suitable for production use?

These templates are community-made and should be used at your own risk. While many are well-crafted, they vary in quality, completeness, and maintenance status. Before using any template in production, thoroughly review the code, test extensively, audit for security vulnerabilities, ensure it meets your requirements, and verify ongoing maintenance. Always treat community templates as starting points that require your own due diligence.

What support is available for these templates?

Support varies by template and is provided by the community. Most templates include comprehensive documentation, setup guides, and troubleshooting tips. For specific issues, you can create issues on the template's GitHub repository, participate in community discussions, or refer to the shadcn/ui documentation for component-related questions. The community is generally very helpful and responsive.

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