shadcn/ui

shadcn/ui changed how developers think about component libraries. Instead of installing a package, you copy components into your codebase—owning the code, customizing freely, never fighting a library's constraints.

Key Features:

• Copy-paste Components - Add to your project, not node_modules
• Radix Primitives - Accessible, unstyled foundations
• Tailwind Styling - Utility classes you control
• Full Customization - Modify anything, no library to fight

Why shadcn/ui dominates:

• Ownership - Your code, your modifications
• Consistency - Cohesive design system out of the box
• Accessibility - Radix handles the hard parts
• CLI Integration - Add components with one command

What's included:

• 40+ Components - Forms, dialogs, tables, and more
• Dark Mode - Built-in theming support
• Variants - Multiple styles per component
• Animations - Smooth transitions included

shadcn/ui is the default choice for React projects using Tailwind. The pattern of owning your components means you never hit library limitations. The tradeoff is maintaining those components yourself—usually worth it.