#What is Kibo UI?

Kibo UI is a free, open-source component library developed by Hayden Bleasel, designed to extend the capabilities of ShadCN UI by offering composable, accessible components. Its primary goal is to accelerate UI development for React applications, targeting developers building modern web interfaces like dashboards, editors, or AI-driven apps.

Built on top of ShadCN UI, Kibo UI uses React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS, providing advanced components such as AI chat inputs, Gantt charts, and Kanban boards. It emphasizes composability, allowing developers to customize and extend components, and integrates seamlessly with ShadCN UI’s ecosystem through a CLI for quick setup. For the All ShadCN platform, Kibo UI is a natural fit, enhancing ShadCN UI’s base primitives with feature-rich, accessible components.

#Features ⚡️

• Advanced Components: Includes AI inputs, Kanban boards, Gantt charts, and more for complex use cases.

• ShadCN UI Integration: Extends ShadCN UI with accessible, styled components using the same CSS variables.

• Composability: Components are building blocks that can be customized and extended.

• Accessibility: Follows WAI-ARIA standards with keyboard navigation and screen-reader support.

• CLI Installation: Quick setup using Kibo UI or ShadCN CLI with commands like npx kibo-ui add gantt.

• Dark Mode Support: Automatic theming with ShadCN UI’s CSS variables for light/dark modes.

#Pros and Cons

#Pros ✅

• Time-Saving: Prebuilt components reduce development time for complex features.

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

• ShadCN UI Alignment: Perfect for All ShadCN users with its React and ShadCN UI foundation.

• Community-Driven: Active contributions and feedback via GitHub, with recent updates as of May 2025.

• Flexible: Composable design supports customization for various project needs.

#Cons ⚠️

• React Dependency: Limited to React/Next.js projects, though fitting for All ShadCN.

• Setup Requirement: Requires ShadCN UI and Tailwind CSS to be pre-installed.

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

• Early Feedback: Some users on X note it feels “raw” and may need more polish.

#Included Components - Templates

Kibo UI offers a variety of ShadCN UI-enhanced components and blocks:

• AI Input: Chat input for LLMs with model selection and toolbar, styled with ShadCN UI.

• Kanban Board: Drag-and-drop board with columns and cards for task management.

• Gantt Chart: Visual tool for project timelines, integrated with ShadCN UI dialogs.

• Editor: Rich text editor for creating and editing content, using ShadCN UI inputs.

#Pricing 💵

Kibo UI operates on a Free model:

• Free Access: Fully open-source under the MIT license, with no cost to use or modify.

#Integrations 🧰

Kibo UI integrates with:

• React: Core framework for building components.

• ShadCN UI: Foundation for accessible, styled components.

• Next.js: Supports server-side rendering and routing.

• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first styling via ShadCN UI’s CSS variables.

• Radix UI: Underlying headless library for accessibility features.