shadcn/ui is a collection of reusable UI components built with Radix UI primitives and styled with TailwindCSS. Unlike traditional libraries, components are copied directly into your project so you can customize them freely.

Do I need to install shadcn/ui separately?

No. Fabricate includes the necessary shadcn/ui components directly in your generated project. Dependencies like Radix UI primitives and TailwindCSS are configured automatically.

Can I customize the look and feel?

Yes. shadcn/ui uses CSS variables for theming. Describe your desired color scheme or visual style and Fabricate updates the theme configuration. You can also edit individual component files directly.

Are the components accessible?

Yes. shadcn/ui components are built on Radix UI, which provides robust accessibility including ARIA attributes, keyboard shortcuts, focus trapping, and screen reader announcements.

Can I mix shadcn/ui with custom components?

Absolutely. Since shadcn/ui components are just React files in your project, they coexist with any custom components. Fabricate can generate both shadcn/ui-based and fully custom components in the same application.

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Fabricate generates applications using shadcn/ui, the component library built on Radix UI primitives and styled with TailwindCSS. Every generated component is accessible, customizable, and follows the copy-paste philosophy -- you own the code completely.

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Key takeaways

Fabricate uses shadcn/ui components for professional, accessible UI out of the box
shadcn/ui components are copied into the codebase—fully customizable with no black boxes
All shadcn variants, states, and accessibility features are correctly implemented

Everything you need to build

Consistent Design System

Generated UIs use shadcn/ui's cohesive design tokens for colors, spacing, and typography. Every component follows the same visual language out of the box.

Accessible by Default

Built on Radix UI primitives, every component includes proper ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, focus management, and screen reader support.

Own Your Components

Unlike traditional component libraries, shadcn/ui components are copied into your project. Modify any component freely without fighting library constraints.

Theme Customization

Request a specific color scheme or visual style and Fabricate configures the CSS variables that drive the entire shadcn/ui theme globally.

Composable Primitives

Complex UIs are built from composable primitives: Dialog, Popover, Select, Command, Toast, and more. Fabricate assembles them into complete interfaces.

Dark Mode Ready

Every generated application supports dark mode through shadcn/ui's theme system. Light and dark variants are styled consistently across all components.

How it works

1
Describe Your Interface
Explain the UI you need. Mention specific components if you like: "A settings page with tabs, form inputs, and a save dialog."
2
AI Selects Components
Fabricate chooses the right shadcn/ui components for your use case and assembles them into a complete, functional interface.
3
Preview the Result
See the generated UI with shadcn/ui styling applied. Test interactions, keyboard navigation, and responsive behavior.
4
Customize the Theme
Request visual changes like "Use a violet accent color" or "Switch to a more compact spacing." The entire theme updates consistently.
5
Export the Components
Download the component files directly into your project. They are standard React components with no external runtime dependency.

In-depth guide

Building with shadcn/ui Components in Fabricate

shadcn/ui has become the dominant UI component library for React applications. Unlike traditional npm packages, shadcn/ui copies components directly into your codebase—you own them completely and can modify them without fighting a library's abstractions. Fabricate uses shadcn/ui throughout generated applications: buttons, forms, dialogs, dropdowns, tables, tabs, and more. All components are properly configured with their Radix UI primitives, Tailwind CSS styling, and TypeScript types. Keyboard navigation and ARIA attributes ensure accessibility by default.

Component Library: Full shadcn/ui component set including Button, Input, Select, Dialog, Dropdown, Table, Tabs, Card, Toast, and more—properly integrated and styled.

Customization: Components are in your codebase, not a black-box npm package. Modify any component to match your design system without workarounds.

Accessibility: Radix UI primitives provide keyboard navigation, focus management, ARIA attributes, and screen reader support in all components.

What you can build

Admin Dashboards - Data tables, charts, filters, and action menus using shadcn/ui primitives
Settings and Forms - Multi-section forms with validation, toggles, selects, and save dialogs
Command Palettes - Searchable command menus for keyboard-driven applications
Data Tables - Sortable, filterable, paginated tables with row selection and bulk actions
Notification Systems - Toast notifications, alert dialogs, and status indicators
Navigation Layouts - Sidebar navigation, breadcrumbs, and tabbed content areas

Frequently Asked Questions

What is shadcn/ui?: shadcn/ui is a collection of reusable UI components built with Radix UI primitives and styled with TailwindCSS. Unlike traditional libraries, components are copied directly into your project so you can customize them freely.
Do I need to install shadcn/ui separately?: No. Fabricate includes the necessary shadcn/ui components directly in your generated project. Dependencies like Radix UI primitives and TailwindCSS are configured automatically.
Can I customize the look and feel?: Yes. shadcn/ui uses CSS variables for theming. Describe your desired color scheme or visual style and Fabricate updates the theme configuration. You can also edit individual component files directly.
Are the components accessible?: Yes. shadcn/ui components are built on Radix UI, which provides robust accessibility including ARIA attributes, keyboard shortcuts, focus trapping, and screen reader announcements.
Can I mix shadcn/ui with custom components?: Absolutely. Since shadcn/ui components are just React files in your project, they coexist with any custom components. Fabricate can generate both shadcn/ui-based and fully custom components in the same application.

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Everything you need to build

Consistent Design System

Accessible by Default

Own Your Components

Theme Customization

Composable Primitives

Dark Mode Ready

How it works

Describe Your Interface

AI Selects Components

Preview the Result

Customize the Theme

Export the Components

Building with shadcn/ui Components in Fabricate

What you can build

Frequently Asked Questions

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