#What is PaceUI?

PaceUI is a free, open-source UI component library focused on interactive animations and design blocks for React applications. Its primary goal is to help developers create smooth, captivating user experiences with minimal setup, targeting React builders crafting landing pages, portfolios, or interactive web apps. Built with React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and GSAP, PaceUI delivers components like shirt animations, toggles, and hover effects, all powered by shadcn CLI for instant integration. It emphasizes natural transitions and responsive design, allowing users to copy, customize, and deploy without configuration hassles. For shadcn/ui enthusiasts, PaceUI is a perfect fit, leveraging shadcn/ui's accessible foundation to add GSAP-driven animations for React applications.

#Features ⚡️

• Interactive Animations: Hover distortions, pushes, and smooth transitions via GSAP.

• ShadCN UI Integration: Builds on shadcn UI for accessible, customizable components.

• Accessibility: Inherits shadcn UI's WAI-ARIA compliance with Radix UI primitives.

• CLI Support: Add components with npx shadcn@latest add for quick setup.

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

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

#Pros ✅

• Dynamic Animations: GSAP-powered effects add premium interactivity.

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

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

• Community Support: Built by Denish with GitHub source and newsletter.

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

#Cons ⚠️

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

• Setup Complexity: Requires shadcn UI, Tailwind CSS, and GSAP pre-installed.

• Performance Overhead: Animations may impact performance on low-end devices.

• Learning Curve: Familiarity with shadcn UI, React, and GSAP needed for effective use.

#Included Components - Templates

PaceUI provides a variety of shadcn UI-powered animated components:

• Shirt Animation: Interactive clothing demo with hover effects.

• Toggle Switch: Animated toggle with smooth state changes.

• New Update Banner: Notification component with entrance animations.

• Hover Distortion: Cursor-based push and pixel effects.

#Pricing 💸

PaceUI operates on a Free model:

• Free Access: All components free under MIT license.

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

#Integrations 🧰

PaceUI integrates with:

• React: Core framework for building components.

• ShadCN UI: Accessible component library for styling and structure.

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

• GSAP: Animation library for smooth effects.

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