#What is Shadcn Builder?

Shadcn Builder is a free, open-source no-code form builder by iduspara, designed to extend shadcn-ui with a visual interface for creating accessible, customizable forms. It’s ideal for developers building dynamic forms for web applications like surveys, registration pages, or admin panels in Next.js or React projects, enabling rapid form creation without writing code.

Built with React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn-ui, and react-hook-form, it offers a drag-and-drop interface, real-time previews, and exports clean, typed React + Tailwind CSS code. The component integrates via shadcn CLI and addresses community needs for a form-building solution, as noted in related projects like ImBIOS/shadcn-form-builder. A live demo is available at a Vercel-hosted site.

#Features ⚡️

• Drag-and-Drop Interface: Build forms by dragging input fields, checkboxes, or buttons.

• Live Preview: See real-time form rendering during design.

• Code Export: Generates production-ready, typed React + Tailwind CSS components.

• Accessible Design: Inherits shadcn-ui’s WAI-ARIA compliance.

• Form Validation: Supports react-hook-form and Zod for type-safe validation.

• Responsive Design: Tailwind CSS ensures forms adapt to all devices.

#Pros and Cons

#Pros ✅

• shadcn-ui Compatibility: Matches shadcn-ui’s aesthetic and accessibility standards.

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

• No-Code Workflow: Enables rapid form creation for developers and non-coders.

• Production-Ready: Exports clean, typed code ready for integration.

• Community Relevance: Aligns with shadcn-ui’s ecosystem (e.g., 208 stars for similar projects like shadcn-country-dropdown).

#Cons ⚠️

• React Dependency: Limited to React/shadcn-ui ecosystems.

• Setup Requirements: Needs shadcn-ui, Tailwind CSS, react-hook-form, and Zod installed.

• Client-Side Focus: Form design is client-side; server-side submission requires custom logic.

• Limited Traction: Newer project with less community engagement than alternatives (e.g., ImBIOS/shadcn-form-builder).

• Documentation Gaps: As an early project, detailed guides may be sparse.

#Included Components

• FormContainer: Main wrapper for form elements.

• InputField: Customizable text input component.

• SelectField: Dropdown for selecting options.

• CheckboxField: Checkbox input for boolean selections.

• Button: Styled submit button for form actions.

#Pricing 💸

Shadcn Builder is completely free under the MIT license, with no premium tiers.

#Integrations 🧰

• React: Core framework for the component.

• shadcn-ui: Provides accessible primitives (Button, Input, etc.).

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

• Next.js: Optimized for Next.js projects.

• TypeScript: Ensures type safety.

• react-hook-form: Manages form state and submission.

• Zod: Powers type-safe validation schemas.