#What is Intent UI?

Intent UI is a free, open-source React component library built on top of React Aria Components, designed to help developers create accessible, customizable UIs with ease. Its primary goal is to provide a chill set of components that prioritize accessibility while allowing full customization through Tailwind CSS, targeting React developers building modern web applications like dashboards, e-commerce sites, or landing pages. Built with React Aria Components, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript, Intent UI offers 100+ components including forms, tables, visualizations, overlays, and controls, all optimized for screen readers and keyboard navigation. It includes starter kits for Next.js, Laravel, Tanstack Router, and Vite, plus 450+ pre-built UI blocks for rapid prototyping. As a community-driven project, Intent UI emphasizes open-source freedom and easy copy-paste integration. For developers seeking accessible UI, Intent UI is a perfect fit, leveraging React Aria's accessible foundation to deliver polished, maintainable components for React applications.

#Features ⚡

• Accessible Components: Built on React Aria for ARIA-compliant, keyboard-navigable UI.

• ShadCN UI Inspiration: Clean, customizable styling with Tailwind CSS.

• Accessibility: Full WAI-ARIA compliance with screen reader and focus management.

• CLI Support: Copy-paste components with starter kits for quick setup.

• Responsive Design: Tailwind CSS ensures components adapt to all screen sizes.

• Type Safety: TypeScript ensures robust, error-free development.

#Pros ✅

• Accessibility-First: React Aria ensures components are keyboard and screen reader friendly.

• Free and Open-Source: MIT license allows unrestricted use and modification.

• ShadCN UI Fit: Perfect for ShadCN UI with its React and Tailwind foundation.

• Community Support: 450+ blocks and templates with active open-source contributions.

• Easy Integration: Copy-paste model with starter kits simplifies adding components.

#Cons ⚠️

• React Dependency: Limited to React projects, though fitting for ShadCN UI.

• Setup Complexity: Requires Tailwind CSS and React Aria Components pre-installed.

• Performance Overhead: Advanced accessibility features may add slight overhead.

• Learning Curve: Familiarity with React Aria and ShadCN UI needed for effective use.

#Included Components - Templates

Intent UI provides a variety of accessible components:

• Sign-in Form: Email/password form with validation and social logins.

• Products Table: Responsive table with sorting, filtering, and pagination.

• Settings Panel: Profile update with privacy and notification preferences.

• Visualizations: Charts for engagement and page visits data.

• Overlays: Modals, popovers, and tooltips for actions and prompts.

• Controls: Checkboxes, radios, switches, and select menus.

• Starter Kits: Pre-configured setups for Next.js, Laravel, Tanstack Router, Vite.

#Pricing 💸

Intent UI operates on a Free model:

• Free Access: 100+ components and 450+ blocks under MIT license.

• No Pro Version: No premium features or paid tiers.

#Integrations 🧰

Intent UI integrates with:

• React: Core framework for building components.

• React Aria Components: Accessibility primitives for ARIA compliance.

• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first styling for responsive design.

• TypeScript: Ensures type-safe component usage.

• Next.js/Laravel/Tanstack Router/Vite: Starter kits for various frameworks