#What is React Router?

React Router is a free, open-source React component by brielov, designed to extend shadcn-ui with a Google Maps-powered location picker. It’s ideal for developers building forms requiring location input, such as delivery apps, event planners, or user profiles, within Next.js or React projects using shadcn-ui.

Built with React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn-ui, and the Google Maps JavaScript API, it offers an interactive map interface, autocomplete search, and place details retrieval. The component integrates via shadcn CLI, ensuring a consistent, accessible UI that aligns with shadcn-ui’s design principles.

#Features ⚡️

• Interactive Map: Users can click or drag to select a location on a Google Map.

• Autocomplete Search: Search for places with Google Maps’ autocomplete suggestions.

• Place Details: Retrieves details like address, coordinates, and place ID.

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

• CLI Integration: Install via shadcn CLI for quick setup in shadcn-ui projects.

• Responsive Styling: Tailwind CSS ensures adaptability across devices.

• Form Integration: Works with react-hook-form and Zod for type-safe forms.

#Pros and Cons

#Pros ✅

• shadcn-ui Compatibility: Seamlessly matches shadcn-ui’s aesthetic and accessibility.

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

• Robust Functionality: Combines map interaction with autocomplete for versatile location selection.

• Easy Setup: CLI simplifies integration into shadcn-ui projects.

• Developer-Friendly: TypeScript and form integration enhance development experience.

#Cons ⚠️

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

• Google Maps API: Requires a Google Maps API key, which may incur costs for high usage.

• Setup Requirements: Needs shadcn-ui, Tailwind CSS, and Google Maps API setup.

• Client-Side Focus: Relies on client-side rendering for map functionality.

• Limited Documentation: As a newer component, detailed guides may be sparse.

#Included Components

• LocationPicker: Main component rendering the map, autocomplete input, and place details.

• AutocompleteInput: Search input with Google Maps autocomplete suggestions.

• Map: Interactive Google Maps interface for location selection.

#Pricing 💸

React Router is completely free under the MIT license. Note that Google Maps API usage may incur costs based on your application’s request volume.

#Integrations 🧰

• React: Core framework for the component.

• shadcn-ui: Provides accessible, styled primitives.

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

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

• TypeScript: Ensures type safety.

• Google Maps JavaScript API: Powers map rendering and autocomplete.

• react-hook-form & Zod: Supports type-safe form integration.