Xtendui

What Is the Xtend UI?

Xtend UI is a powerful, framework-agnostic library of Tailwind CSS components enhanced by plain JavaScript. It enables you to build rich, interactive interfaces with minimal setup

Features ✨

• Modular Design Components: Build complex UIs by composing primitive elements.

• Customizable Animations: Animate with Tailwind variants, CSS, or JavaScript (GSAP).

• Complex Interaction Logic: Internal APIs handle dropdowns, accordions, tooltips, and more.

• Accessibility Built-In: Automatic ARIA attributes and keyboard navigation support.

Included Components 📒

• Accordion

• Dropdown

• Tooltip

• Modal / Dialog

• Tabs

• Carousel

• Offcanvas

• Scrollspy

• Menu

Pros and Cons

Pros ✅

• Lightweight, no framework lock-in

• Highly customizable via Tailwind CSS

• Built-in accessibility features

• Seamless animations with GSAP integration

Cons ⚠️

• No official React/Vue wrappers (vanilla JS only)

• Smaller community compared to mainstream UI kits

• Learning curve for advanced customizations

• Documentation could use more real-world examples

Integration

• Vanilla HTML: Include via CDN or compile CSS/JS assets.

• npm: npm install xtendui then import in your build.

• Frameworks: Works inside React, Vue, Angular, or Svelte projects.

• Tailwind Config: Extend your Tailwind setup to include XTUI variants.

FAQ

Is Xtend UI free to use?

Yes, it’s open-source under the MIT and CC-BY-4.0 licenses.

Can I use Xtend UI in React or Vue?

Absolutely—its vanilla JS API works seamlessly in any framework.

How do I install Xtend UI?

Install via npm (npm install xtendui) or include the CDN link in your HTML.