shadcn-ui

<fundamental_concept>

What is shadcn-ui?

shadcn-ui is NOT an npm package. It's a code distribution platform that copies component source code directly into your project.

Key principle: Components are added via CLI (pnpx shadcn@latest add) from a remote registry, NOT installed as dependencies. </fundamental_concept>

<component_management>

Adding Components

<cli_usage>

Primary Method: CLI

# Add single component
pnpx shadcn@latest add button