Overview

Origin UI is an extensive collection of copy-and-paste components designed to streamline UI development by providing customizable components, consistent styling, regular updates, and dark mode support. It is compatible with Next.js projects and any React-based projects following shadcn conventions.

Features

• Customizable Components: Hundreds of components available for building app UIs.
• Consistent Styling: All components are designed with a consistent styling experience.
• Regular Updates: The collection is constantly updated with new components.
• Dark Mode Support: Out-of-the-box support for dark mode.

Installation

1. Set up the required files:
   • Copy all .tsx files from Origin UI’s registry/default/ui folder to your project’s components/ui folder.
   • Copy utils.ts from Origin UI’s registry/default/lib folder to your project’s lib folder.
2. Add CSS Variables:
   • Include the required CSS variables in your project’s stylesheet.
3. Tailwind Configuration:
   • Add the CSS variables to the extend section of your Tailwind config file.
4. Using Components:
   • After setup, components can be copied and used in your project, with some requiring additional libraries (e.g., number inputs, date pickers).

Summary

Origin UI is a comprehensive collection of UI components that simplifies the process of building app interfaces. With its customizable components, consistent styling, regular updates, and support for dark mode, developers can quickly integrate these components into their projects. The installation process involves setting up required files, adding CSS variables, and configuring Tailwind, making it easy to start using Origin UI in Next.js or React-based projects. Additionally, contributions to the project are welcome, and the team behind Origin UI is continuously working to enhance and expand the collection.