#What is Blocks.so?

Blocks.so is a free, open-source library offering a curated collection of modern UI components built with Tailwind CSS. Its primary goal is to simplify frontend development by providing ready-to-use, responsive components optimized for React frameworks and Shadcn. Developers and startups looking to speed up UI building while maintaining clean, consistent design will find Blocks.so particularly helpful. It bridges the gap between design and code, making it easier to build polished interfaces without reinventing the wheel.

#Features ⚡️

• Tailwind CSS based: All UI blocks leverage Tailwind’s utility-first approach for easy customization.

• React-optimized: Components are structured for seamless integration in React projects.

• Varied components: Includes dialogs, file upload widgets, multiple form layouts, grid lists, login/signup forms, and stats displays.

• Open source: Available on GitHub for free with an MIT license.

• Copy-paste ready: Developers can easily integrate components without complex setup.

• Responsive design: Built mobile-first and adapts across screen sizes.

#Pros and Cons

#Pros ✅

• Free and open-source, fostering community contribution

• Clean, modern design aligned with Tailwind CSS standards

• Developer-friendly with ready React components

• Responsive and customizable UI elements

• Simple to integrate with minimal dependencies

#Cons ⚠️

• Mainly tailored for React; using with other frameworks requires extra work

• Limited set of components compared to larger UI libraries

• Documentation is minimal, which may challenge beginners

• No built-in state management or complex interactivity

#Included Components - Templates

Blocks.so offers a curated, practical collection of UI blocks to cover common frontend needs:

• Dialogs: 12 modal dialog variations for alerts, confirmations, etc.

• File Uploads: 5 different styled components for file input handling.

• Form Layouts: 5 distinct layouts for form design.

• Grid Lists: 3 grid-based list templates for displaying content.

• Login & Signup Forms: 9 prebuilt templates to handle authentication UI.

• Stats: 10 blocks designed to showcase metrics and statistics visually.

These components are built with Tailwind CSS classes and React JSX and Shadcn/ux, making customization and extension straightforward for developers.

#Pricing 💵

Blocks.so is completely free and open-source under the MIT license. There are no paid tiers or subscriptions. Developers can freely use, modify, and contribute to the project via its GitHub repository.

#Integrations 🧰

• Built primarily for React frameworks like Create React App, Next.js, or Remix.

• Uses plain Tailwind CSS, so the styling approach can be adapted to other frameworks with some effort.

• Easily extended with custom React hooks or state management solutions.

• Can be combined with other Tailwind-based component libraries for comprehensive UI development.