#What is Square UI?

Square UI is an open-source collection of full-page layouts and application templates built on top of the popular shadcn/ui component library, created by Leonel Ngoya to help React developers quickly assemble sophisticated, modern user interfaces for SaaS products, admin panels, and internal tools. Targeted at frontend engineers and full-stack devs working on HR systems, CRM platforms, project management apps, or any data-heavy dashboard, its core value lies in providing complete, ready-to-use page compositions—complete with charts, filters, pagination, and responsive grids—that you can copy, adapt, and extend while leveraging shadcn/ui's accessible primitives and Tailwind's utility-first styling. Ideal for Next.js projects needing polished multi-view applications fast, it bridges the gap between basic components and full-fledged app shells, saving hours on layout boilerplate.

#Features ⚡

• Full-Page Layouts: Ready-made dashboards with integrated navigation, sidebars, headers, and content areas.

• Data-Rich Elements: Charts (financial flows, metrics), tables with filtering/sorting, kanban boards, and timeline views.

• Application Templates: Specialized interfaces for tasks, projects, employees, payroll, email, chat, and calendars.

• shadcn/ui Foundation: Inherits accessibility, dark mode support, and TypeScript types from the underlying library.

• Modern Aesthetics: Clean, professional designs with subtle animations and responsive breakpoints.

• Open-Source Flexibility: Full code access via GitHub for unlimited customization and ownership.

#Pros ✅

• Accelerates development of complex apps by providing complete page templates instead of isolated components.

• High visual polish and consistency thanks to shadcn/ui's proven design system.

• Completely free and open-source—great for startups, side projects, or enterprise tools.

• Real-world inspired layouts (e.g., Linear-style issue tracking, AI-powered chat).

#Cons ⚠️

• Limited to 12 layouts currently—covers common use cases but may need extension for niche domains.

• Requires shadcn/ui setup and Tailwind CSS knowledge for best results.

• No built-in backend or state management—focuses purely on frontend UI shells.

#Included Components - Templates

• HR & Employee Dashboards: Modern HR interfaces with financial charts, employee lists, filters, and payroll management views.

• Task & Project Management: Kanban boards, task lists, project timelines, and Linear-inspired issue trackers.

• Calendar & Scheduling: Interactive calendar layouts with event overlays.

• Communication Tools: Email client interfaces and AI-enhanced chat applications.

• General Dashboards: Multi-purpose analytics dashboards with metrics, tables, and customizable layouts (Dashboard 1, 2, 3).

• Specialized Views: Employees directory, Payrolls overview, Projects Timeline, Tasks board, Circle (potentially team/circular metrics).

#Pricing 💸

Square UI is 100% free and open-source, with all layouts available directly on the site and via GitHub. No paid tiers, subscriptions, or restrictions—use it freely for personal or commercial projects. Optional sponsorship support is available for the creator.

#Integrations 🧰

• Frameworks: Designed for Next.js and any React setup with shadcn/ui.

• Styling: Native Tailwind CSS with shadcn/ui theming for dark/light modes.

• Data Visualization: Compatible with Recharts, Chart.js, or TanStack Table for enhanced charts and grids.

• State Management: Works seamlessly with Zustand, Redux, or React Query.

• Deployment: Optimized for Vercel, Netlify, and other modern hosting platforms.