I started using Shadcn because its components are ridiculously easy to set up and they actually look good out of the box. But the real game-changer? time saved. Setting up UI used to be a chore; now I can focus on building features instead of fighting with styles.

Why Shadcn Works for Me

• Rapid buttons: The button component is my most-used element. Shadcn gives variants and styles instantly, so I can drop in buttons everywhere without tweaking endlessly.
• Customizable design: I don’t stick with the defaults. Everything would look the same otherwise. Using TweakCN, I tweak the dark mode theme to match my aesthetic.
• Professional & fast: Every project feels more polished instantly. Consistent spacing, typography, and colors make my apps look intentional rather than thrown together.

Pro Tips

• Combine Shadcn with other UI libraries like Magic UI or your own component library for missing pieces. I built AstraUI to cover components Shadcn doesn’t have, like code blocks or newsletter signup forms.
• Leverage Tailwind variants and themes to make components feel unique and cohesive.

Takeaway:
If you’re building React or Next.js apps and hate wasting time on UI, Shadcn is a no-brainer. It’s fast, clean, and flexible, but pairing it with small tweaks or extra libraries takes your apps to the next level.