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Basecoat

A framework-independent HTML, CSS and JavaScript implementation of shadcn-style components, with Tailwind CSS source, generated styles and optional template helpers.

Framework agnosticHTMLCSSJavaScriptTailwind CSS
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Verified 2026-10-05 against official website/docs and repository/license. Install basecoat-css or use documented standalone CDN styles. Many components are CSS-only; interactive ones use the Basecoat runtime and individual scripts or the all-in-one bundle. Chart requires a separate helper and Chart.js. Official docs describe named style packs plus optional Jinja/Nunjucks templates and dynamic-DOM initialization. MIT licensed. Editorial: useful for server-rendered or non-React applications wanting a cohesive shadcn-like vocabulary; it is a distinct implementation, not shadcn/ui’s React package. Respect stylesheet ordering and component lifecycle when using navigation caches or injected HTML. No independent accessibility certification or integration test was performed.

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Free

MIT-licensed source; optional sponsorship and third-party services excluded. Checked 2026-10-05.

Last checked Oct 5, 2026. Prices and licensing may change.

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