Astra UI v1.0 is Here

After just 1.5 weeks of focused building, Astra UI is finally live.
This is an open-source React component library built for modern developers who actually care about speed, design, and real control over their UI.

Astra UI was created because I was tired of bloated libraries and rigid systems. I wanted something that just worked, felt elegant, and gave me full freedom without slowing me down.

Why I Built Astra UI

I didn't want to build a copy of what's already out there. Astra UI is dark mode-first, designed using Tailwind CSS at its core, fully accessible out of the box, and fast enough to not get in your way.

It’s inspired by ideas like shadcn/ui, but I didn’t just clone it. I took what worked, dropped what didn’t, and added my own vision on top of it. Clean code, clean design, no unnecessary complexity.

Every component is tree-shakable and built to be extended. Whether you're starting a side project or scaling a real product, Astra UI is ready to move with you, not against you.

How to Get Started

I built a CLI to make the whole process lightning fast. You can install components instantly without dragging in things you don’t need.

npx astui@latest add button or pnpm dlx astui@latest add button

import Button from "@/components/ui/Button";

It’s that simple. No extra setup, no headaches. Just install, import, and start building.

Check Out the Documentation

If you want to dive deeper, the full documentation is available at https://www.astraui.me/docs.
You can also explore the source code and contribute at https://github.com/egeuysall/astraui.

Built Different

Astra UI isn’t another soulless library. It’s built by someone who actually builds products, not just demos. Every decision, every line of code, every design choice was made thinking about real-world use.

This project wasn’t crafted over months with endless meetings and useless updates. It was built in just 1.5 weeks because when you know exactly what you want, you move fast. No compromises, no shortcuts.

If you care about design, speed, and total freedom to shape your product the way you want, Astra UI was built for you.

What’s Next

This is just v1.0.
More components are already being developed.
The CLI will get even more powerful.
Astra UI will keep evolving — fast, focused, and open to everyone who believes in building better.

If you want to support the project and join the movement, star it on GitHub: https://github.com/egeuysall/astraui

This is just the start.