ShadUI (shad·UI /ˈʃæd juː aɪ/) is an Avalonia-based Desktop UI Library inspired by shadcn/ui and Suki UI Library.
Our goal is to deliver a modern, beautiful, and intuitive UI library for Avalonia.

Forever free and open-source. 🚀

To get started with ShadUI:

Install the ShadUI NuGet package:

dotnet add package ShadUI

Note: The command above will install the latest version automatically. You can also specify a version if you want to install a specific version or install a preview version.

dotnet add package ShadUI --version [version]

Include ShadTheme in your App.xaml:

<Application
    xmlns:themes="clr-namespace:ShadUI;assembly=ShadUI">

    <!-- other code -->

    <Application.Styles>
        <themes:ShadTheme />
        <!-- other styles -->
    </Application.Styles>
</Application>

Recommended: Use the ShadUI.Controls.Window instead of Avalonia.Controls.Window to get the full ShadUI experience.

Download ShadUI App from Microsoft Store for examples of how to use ShadUI controls.

ShadUI provides a default theme out of the box, allowing you to get started quickly with a professional look and feel.

ShadUI includes a growing set of essential UI controls, inspired by shadcn/ui and Suki UI Library.
We are actively working to expand the library with additional controls and advanced features.

ShadUI offers a simple yet powerful system for dialogs, enabling you to create interactive and responsive user experiences effortlessly.

Deliver quick, non-intrusive messages with ShadUI's built-in toast notifications system, designed for clarity and ease of use.

ShadUI provides a flexible and composable sidebar system that allows you to create dynamic navigation experiences with ease.

ShadUI wouldn't be possible without the inspiration and contributions of the following projects and libraries:

• Avalonia: A cross-platform XAML-based UI framework with a robust styling system.
• shadcn/ui and Suki UI Library: The foundation of our design principles and control ideas.
• Lucide Icons: A beautifully curated collection of icons that provides consistent, scalable vector icons for modern applications.
• Responsive.Avalonia: A library for building responsive layouts.
• LiveCharts: A library for creating visually stunning charts.
• MvvmToolkit: A framework for implementing the MVVM pattern efficiently.
• Jab: A fast compile-time dependency injection container without runtime dependencies.
• AvaloniaEdit.TextMate: A text editor component with syntax highlighting support for Avalonia applications.

Thank you to all the amazing contributors who have helped make ShadUI what it is today!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to these amazing platforms and tools that make ShadUI possible:

         

• .NET: For providing the powerful C# language and cross-platform runtime that powers our applications
• JetBrains: For providing free use of Rider, the IDE used in the development
• shadcn/ui: For the beautiful design system and components that inspired ShadUI's visual foundation

We welcome contributions to ShadUI! Before getting started, please review our Contributing Guidelines and Code of Conduct.
Feel free to open issues, suggest new features, or submit pull requests.

ShadUI is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.