Introduction
Oh look, another UI library—just what the world needs, right? Well, this one's called ui/topia and yes, the name is a nod to that imagined paradise on earth—a place of perfection. And, okay, maybe I was also a little inspired by Travis UTOPIA album. Who wouldn't be?
But seriously, ui/topia is here to be your trusty sidekick in the world of UI components. It's like a magic wand for developers, helping you whip up beautiful user interfaces faster than you can say copy-paste. Just grab what you need, drop it into your project, and watch your design dreams come true. No hassle, just pure UI bliss.
Motivation
So, why did I create this? Well, I was completely blown away by how well-documented shadcn/ui is—it’s like the gold standard for UI libraries. Naturally, I thought, "Hey, why not make my own docs just as cool?"
Above, you'll see the humble beginnings of ui/topia—from its early, undocumented days to the sleek, shiny version with a fully-fledged docs site, thanks to fumadocs. Funny thing, though, the more I worked on it, the more the homepage started to look like shadcn/ui—totally not intentional... or maybe it was?
I know there are still very few components available at the moment. Unlike other famous UI libraries, this is a one-person show. I apologize for that—working solo on this project has its challenges, but I’m doing my best to keep it growing! Contributions are always welcome, though!.
What I Learned
Working on ui/topia has been a blast. I’ve sharpened my skills in creating website documentation, organizing information (because who likes messy docs?), and diving deep into UI design and development. Curating these UI components has kept me on my toes with current trends, and let’s be honest, it’s given me a treasure trove of ideas for future projects. So, yeah, this project has been like a playground for my creativity—and I’m not done playing yet!
Tech Stack
- Frontend: Next.js
- Documentation: MDX & Fumadocs
- Libraries: shadcn/ui
- Styling: Tailwind CSS & Framer Motion
- Monorepo:
Nx & pnpm workspaceTurborepo & Bun