Question 1

Is shadcn.io affiliated with official shadcn/ui?

Accepted Answer

No, shadcn.io is an independent, community-powered platform that builds upon the open-source shadcn/ui ecosystem. We are not officially affiliated with or endorsed by the original shadcn/ui project. Our platform provides additional components, themes, and tools to enhance your shadcn/ui development experience.

Question 2

Is shadcn.io free and open source?

Accepted Answer

Yes, shadcn.io is completely free and open source under the MIT License. The theme generator, components, UI blocks, and templates are all free to use for both personal and commercial projects, with no restrictions on modification or distribution.

Question 3

What makes shadcn/ui different from component libraries?

Accepted Answer

Unlike traditional component libraries where you install packages from NPM, shadcn/ui provides open code that you own and can modify directly. This eliminates the need for workarounds, style overrides, or mixing incompatible libraries - you simply edit the component code to fit your exact needs. It's not a component library but a code distribution platform that helps you build your own component system.

Question 4

How to install shadcn components in React?

Accepted Answer

You can install shadcn components using the CLI with "npx shadcn@latest add [component-name]" which handles dependencies and integration automatically, or copy-paste the component code directly from our registry. Components work with all popular React frameworks including Next.js, Vite, Create React App, Remix, and more, with full TypeScript support and accessibility features built-in.

Question 5

How to customize shadcn themes with theme generator?

Accepted Answer

Use our theme generator to select preset themes and adjust colors, typography, and spacing. Choose from multiple base colors (Neutral, Stone, Zinc, Gray, Slate) and customize CSS variables for both light and dark modes. Export your theme as CSS variables or use the CLI to apply directly to your project. The generator supports multiple color formats including OKLCH, HSL, RGB, and HEX.

Question 6

CSS variables vs utility classes in shadcn?

Accepted Answer

CSS variables (recommended) use semantic color names like "bg-background text-foreground" defined in your globals.css file, making theme switching easier and enabling dynamic theming. Utility classes use specific Tailwind colors like "bg-zinc-950 dark:bg-white". Configure this in your components.json file by setting tailwind.cssVariables to true (for CSS variables) or false (for utility classes).

Question 7

How to save and export shadcn themes?

Accepted Answer

Save your custom theme by clicking "Hold to save theme" in the generator, which stores it in browser local storage for future use. Export themes using the copy button for sharing and backup, or import existing themes via the import button. You can also use CLI commands to automatically apply theme configurations to your project.

Question 8

Does shadcn support dark mode and responsive design?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all shadcn components include built-in dark mode support using CSS variables and the .dark class selector. The theme generator automatically creates both light and dark variants with proper contrast. Components are fully responsive and mobile-friendly, following mobile-first design principles with Tailwind CSS responsive utilities.

Question 9

What CSS variables are available in shadcn?

Accepted Answer

Shadcn provides comprehensive CSS variables including --background, --foreground, --primary, --secondary, --muted, --accent, --destructive, --border, --input, --ring, --card, --popover, --radius, and chart colors. Each has corresponding foreground variants for optimal contrast. You can customize colors, border radius, and add custom color variables following the background/foreground convention.

Question 10

How to update and integrate shadcn themes?

Accepted Answer

Update components using "npx shadcn@latest diff" to see changes, then "npx shadcn@latest add [component-name] --overwrite" to update specific components. Since you own the code, you can review changes and merge with your customizations. Integrate themes from shadcn.io by generating your desired theme and exporting the CSS variables to apply to your existing shadcn/ui project.

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