Introduction to 21st.dev: A Hub for Design Engineers
Launched in October 2024 by Serafim Korablev and Sergey Bunas, 21st.dev is an open-source registry for React UI components, tailored for design engineers. Inspired by shadcn/ui, it leverages Tailwind CSS and Radix UI to offer a collaborative platform for creating and sharing reusable components.
Key Features
21st.dev acts as an "NPM for design engineers," enabling component installation with npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/shadcn/accordion".
Its Magic MCP server, in beta, uses AI to generate production-ready components in IDEs like VS Code, while SVGL provides professional brand assets. With over 1.6k GitHub stars, the community drives quality through reviews for accessibility and dark mode compatibility.
Monetization and Community
Users can monetize via a token system, with plans accessing premium components. The active GitHub and Discord communities encourage contributions, ensuring a robust ecosystem.
Why Choose 21st.dev?
Backed by seed funding in March 2025 and based in London, 21st.dev supports elements like forms and hero sections, integrating with Next.js and Apidog. Ideal for freelancers and enterprises, it speeds up UI development with a lightweight, extensible design.
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