UI Builder for shadcn/ui

UI Builder for shadcn/ui is an open-source React component designed to create and edit user interfaces through a visual, no-code editor. It integrates seamlessly with shadcn/ui projects and custom components, making it ideal for building UIs for landing pages, marketing emails, and more. UI Builder simplifies the design process by allowing users to visually construct interfaces, which can be used internally for prototyping or as part of a product offering no-code UI building capabilities.

The tool supports the creation of various UI elements, from basic HTML components to complex, reusable React components. Users can define initial states, handle state changes, and even render finalized pages without the editor functionality using the LayerRenderer component. Custom components can be added to the UI Builder by defining them in the component-registry.tsx file, including their properties and validation rules via Zod schemas.

UI Builder's core concepts include layers, pages, and components. Layers form the hierarchical structure of the UI, pages act as containers for layers, and components are the reusable UI elements. The tool uses a component registry to manage these elements, ensuring consistency and ease of use. Additionally, it supports advanced features like default children for components, field overrides, and the ability to generate component definitions automatically.

This project is a work in progress, with ongoing improvements planned for test coverage, performance, and additional features like event handlers and data source integration. The tool is licensed under the MIT license and is available for installation and use in shadcn/ui projects.