Question 1

What's included in the library?

Accepted Answer

1,019 free shadcn components, 17 ReUI custom primitives, 485 premium blocks across 5 groups, 562 icons in 4 styles (2,248 variants), and a growing collection of full-page templates. Counts grow with each release.

Question 2

What is ReUI and what should I use it for?

Accepted Answer

ReUI is a premium component library and registry built on top of shadcn/ui for React + Tailwind projects. The free tier extends the standard shadcn library with custom primitives (Data Grid, Kanban, Filters, and more) that cover patterns shadcn doesn't ship. Paid tiers add hundreds of production-ready blocks, animated icons, and full-page templates. Use ReUI when you want to ship faster without rebuilding the same screens (auth flows, dashboards, settings, billing, marketing pages) from scratch.

Question 3

What's the difference between shadcn blocks and components?

Accepted Answer

Components are single, reusable UI pieces like Button, Card, and Dialog. Blocks are full sections or screens (dashboards, auth flows, pricing pages) assembled from those components and ReUI primitives, so you drop in a whole layout instead of wiring pieces together. The free shadcn components ship for everyone; the production-ready blocks are part of the paid tiers.

Question 4

What are "ReUI custom primitives" and how do they differ from shadcn/ui?

Accepted Answer

Headless React + Tailwind components that extend shadcn/ui with features the upstream set doesn't ship: Data Grid (sortable, filterable, paginated table on TanStack Table), Filters (composable search bar with chips and facets), Alert (severity + dismiss), Badge (more variants), Kanban (dnd-kit drag-and-drop), plus Stepper, Tree, Autocomplete, Phone Input, Number Field, Date Selector, Rating, Timeline, Scrollspy, Sortable, Icon Stack, and Frame. All free, themable via your stock shadcn CSS variables.

Question 5

Can I see the code before I buy?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every block, component, and primitive has a live interactive preview on the site plus a read-only code view that shows the full source, dependency list, and registry metadata. Resize, dark-mode-toggle, and theme-customize each preview to confirm it fits your design. The paywall is only on the install and copy-code actions.

Question 6

How do I install shadcn blocks and components?

Accepted Answer

Via the shadcn CLI, on a project that already has shadcn/ui initialized. Each page shows the exact command, for example: pnpm dlx shadcn@latest add @reui/authentication-1. The CLI copies the source into your project's components directory. Works with Next.js, Vite, Remix, Astro, and TanStack Start.

Question 7

Can I modify the components after installing?

Accepted Answer

Completely. The CLI copies the source files into your project, so you own that code, same as stock shadcn/ui. Edit styles, swap icons, rewrite logic, refactor structure. No runtime dependency on ReUI, no version lock-in.

Question 8

Are the free shadcn components really free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All 1,019 shadcn components and 17 ReUI custom primitives are free forever, with no license required, and you install them with the shadcn CLI just like the official shadcn/ui set. Commercial and open-source use are both fine; only the premium blocks, icons, and templates need a paid license.

Question 9

Does ReUI support dark mode and theme customization?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every component reads from your shadcn theme tokens (--background, --foreground, --primary, --radius, font family). Dark mode flips automatically when your app toggles the .dark class (next-themes, useTheme, etc.). The site demos this with a runtime theme picker so you can preview any block in any color scheme before installing.

Question 10

What is the Free shadcn/ui Figma Design System by ReUI for?

Accepted Answer

It is a free, 1:1 aligned Figma starter for the shadcn/ui ecosystem, created as ReUI's contribution to the community. It helps teams design with components, variables, slots, and examples that follow shadcn/ui patterns while keeping Tailwind structure in mind. Built with input from ReUI's creator and designer, it provides a solid foundation for component systems and ongoing shadcn/ui updates.

Question 11

Are the components accessible (a11y / WCAG)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Interactive primitives are built on Radix UI under the hood, which ships WAI-ARIA roles, keyboard navigation, focus management, and screen-reader announcements out of the box. Custom primitives (Data Grid, Filters, Kanban, etc.) follow the same patterns. Marketing and content blocks use semantic HTML with proper landmark roles and labels.

Question 12

Does ReUI work with AI coding agents like Codex, Claude, Cursor, OpenCode, Copilot and others?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every block preview has a "Copy AI prompt" action in the toolbar that bundles the block's source, install command, dependency list, and usage notes into a single LLM-friendly markdown payload. Paste it into Codex, Claude, Cursor, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot Workspace, v0, Lovable, or any chat model and the agent has everything it needs to scaffold your screen from the block.

Question 13

How do I get updates and support?

Accepted Answer

Re-run the install command to pull the latest version of any block. New blocks just appear in the registry, install them when you want them. Support: community Discord for free users, email support for paid customers with a response time set by your license type (48 business hours on Personal and Team, 12 on Growth and Enterprise), the same on Pro and Ultimate. Email Us for support.

Question 14

What is the ReUI MCP server?

Accepted Answer

The ReUI MCP server connects your AI coding agent to the ReUI registry. Your agent searches the whole library with intelligent, scored matching and gets back the best blocks, components, and Icons with ready-to-run install commands, so you build with ReUI by chat instead of guessing or writing generic markup. It is free for everyone: just add https://mcp.reui.io to your agent's MCP config, no license needed.

Question 15

What are ReUI Agent Skills, and why use them?

Accepted Answer

Agent Skills are installable instructions that teach your coding agent how to use ReUI correctly: the install workflow and the real primitive APIs (Data Grid, Kanban, Filters, and more), so it composes blocks the right way instead of hallucinating props. They pair with the MCP server for live registry search. The skills are free: install the one for your agent with the shadcn CLI, for example "npx shadcn@latest add @reui/skills-claude".

Question 16

What commands can I run with ReUI?

Accepted Answer

Once the MCP is connected, ReUI gives your agent four slash commands: /mcp__reui__build (compose a page or feature), add (find and install one item), fix (correct ReUI usage), and improve (refine and extend existing UI to a production bar). The prefix varies by agent (/mcp__reui__build in Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf; /mcp.reui.build in VS Code). With the Agent Skills installed you can also just ask in plain language - both run the same workflow. See the Docs.

Question 17

Do I need a paid plan for the MCP server and Agent Skills?

Accepted Answer

No. Connecting the MCP server and installing the Agent Skills is free for everyone, no license needed. What stays paid is the premium content at install time: premium blocks need a Pro or Ultimate license, and Icons and templates need Ultimate. Compare plans at Pricing.

Question 18

Which coding agents are supported?

Accepted Answer

Documented setup covers Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenCode, and VS Code (Copilot), and any MCP-capable agent works with the same server URL. You add the ReUI MCP server in your agent's config, then install the agent skill from the ReUI registry. Setup steps for each agent are in the Docs.

Question 19

How does my agent find the right block or component?

Accepted Answer

When you describe what you want, your agent asks the ReUI MCP to search the registry. The server runs intent-based, scored matching across blocks, components, and Icons and returns the best options, each with an install command and a docs link. Your agent then installs the chosen item with the shadcn CLI and wires it up using the skill's guidance.

Question 20

How do I set up ReUI for Agents?

Accepted Answer

Add the ReUI MCP server (https://mcp.reui.io) to your agent's config, then install the agent skill for your tool from the ReUI registry (for example, "npx shadcn@latest add @reui/skills-claude" for Claude Code). Both steps are free and need no license. Full per-agent instructions are in the Docs.

Question 21

Is my code sent anywhere?

Accepted Answer

No. The MCP server only receives your search queries and returns registry results; it does not read or upload your codebase. Installs run locally through the shadcn CLI, and the MCP never takes a license key: your key is read only by the CLI at install time, for premium content.

Question 22

What's the difference between Pro and Ultimate?

Accepted Answer

Pro unlocks all 485 premium blocks. Ultimate adds two more libraries on top: 562 icons (2,248 variants across 4 styles) and a growing library of full-page templates. Both plans share commercial-use rights, lifetime updates, and the free shadcn components.

Question 23

Which plan should I start with?

Accepted Answer

Pro if you mostly need blocks and components for application or marketing UIs. Ultimate if you also want animated icons or want to start from a full-page template instead of stitching blocks. You can upgrade Pro to Ultimate later and only pay the difference.

Question 24

Is this a subscription?

Accepted Answer

No. ReUI is a one-time payment with lifetime updates. You pay once and keep access forever, including every future block, icon, template, and bug fix. No renewal, no auto-charge, no expiry.

Question 25

Can I upgrade my plan or seat tier later?

Accepted Answer

Yes. From your account dashboard you can move up to any higher-priced license: a bigger plan (Pro to Ultimate), more seats (Personal, Team, Growth, Enterprise), or both at once. You pay only the difference between what you originally paid and today's price for the target license, and your existing key keeps working. Downgrades are not processed automatically, so Email Us for those.

Question 26

How is the upgrade price worked out?

Accepted Answer

You pay only the gap, never a second full purchase. We credit what you paid for your current license against today's price for the plan you move to, and charge the difference. If the target plan costs the same, the switch is free; if it costs less, it is not self-serve, so Email Us for those.

Question 27

Will my price change after I buy?

Accepted Answer

No. Once you purchase at a given price, that's your price forever. We grandfather existing customers when we bump prices for new buyers, including all future content (new blocks, icons, templates). Upgrade pricing (Pro to Ultimate or seat-tier bumps) uses the gap between your current license and today's price for the target tier.

Question 28

Are there discounts (students, open source, startups)?

Accepted Answer

We don't run a standing student, OSS, or startup discount program. Promotional discounts surface occasionally for waitlist members, product launches, and select Black Friday windows. If you're a non-profit, an OSS maintainer needing premium access for your project, or a bootstrapped team with a real budget constraint, Email Us and we'll work something out case-by-case.

Question 29

What payment methods are accepted, and how are taxes handled?

Accepted Answer

Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and (on Growth and Enterprise) bank transfer or purchase-order invoicing. Payments run through Paddle, our merchant of record. Listed prices are pre-tax; Paddle adds VAT, GST, or sales tax at checkout based on your country and emails a compliant invoice with your company / tax ID details.

Question 30

What's free, and what's behind a license?

Accepted Answer

Free for everyone, no account needed: 1,019 shadcn components, 17 ReUI custom primitives, plus lifetime updates. Behind a license: 485 premium blocks (Pro+) and 562 icons + full-page templates (Ultimate). Premium items have full interactive previews on the site; only the install and copy-code actions are gated.

Question 31

What's the difference between Personal, Team, Growth, and Enterprise?

Accepted Answer

Mostly the seat count. Personal = 1 developer, Team = up to 5, Growth = up to 10, Enterprise = unlimited within your organization. Growth and Enterprise also add priority support, plus purchase-order invoicing on Growth and a dedicated account manager on Enterprise. Every tier unlocks the same library and the same commercial rights, so pick by team size.

Question 32

Who counts as a seat?

Accepted Answer

Any developer or designer who actively works with the ReUI source files (browses the registry, installs components, modifies them). QA testers, stakeholders reviewing PRs, and CI/CD processes do not count.

Question 33

Can I use ReUI in client work, SaaS, or commercial products?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every tier permits unlimited commercial use: paid SaaS, client deliverables, marketing sites, internal tools. No per-project fee, no revenue threshold.

Question 34

Can I use ReUI in open-source projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can ship open-source apps that include ReUI components, even on a Personal license. The restriction is on repackaging ReUI itself: you can't publish a "free ReUI mirror," a competing component library, or a theme marketplace built from ReUI's source. Using ReUI to build an open-source product is fine.

Question 35

Can my clients or contractors access the source I install?

Accepted Answer

Clients automatically get the installed code as part of your deliverable: it's just files in their repo to read, modify, and deploy. Contractors working in your codebase count as seats only if they actively browse the registry or install new components. A contractor who only edits source you've already installed does not count toward your seat cap.

Question 36

Can I resell ReUI components in a template I sell?

Accepted Answer

You can ship ReUI components inside an app you sell, that's normal commercial use. You cannot repackage ReUI itself and resell it as a competing component library, template marketplace, or theme. ReUI inside your product: allowed. ReUI as your product: not allowed.

Question 37

Can I repackage or redistribute ReUI as my own library, theme, or starter kit?

Accepted Answer

No. You cannot repackage, resell, or redistribute ReUI as a competing library, template, theme, starter kit, or similar product. Using ReUI inside your own app or product is fine; redistributing ReUI itself as the product is not.

Question 38

Can I use ReUI to train an AI or code-generation model?

Accepted Answer

No. You cannot use ReUI or its derivatives to train, fine-tune, or improve any AI, ML, LLM, or code-generation system. This applies to the source files, the compiled output, and any modified copies.

Question 39

What if my team grows past my license cap?

Accepted Answer

Upgrade to a larger seat tier from your account dashboard and pay only the difference: Team (5 seats) up to Growth (10), or Enterprise (unlimited). For example, Team to Enterprise on the Pro plan costs $3500. No re-purchase, no downtime.

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