The Best Next.js 13.4 UI Library (shadcn/ui Setup and Tutorial)

If you’re developing a web application using Next.js 13.4, you’ll want to make use of a UI library that can help you build beautiful and functional user interfaces. One popular choice for Next.js developers is the shadcn/ui library. In this article, we’ll look at how to set up and use the shadcn/ui library in a Next.js 13.4 project.

Setting Up shadcn/ui in a Next.js 13.4 Project

The first step to using shadcn/ui in a Next.js project is to install the library. You can do this using npm or yarn:


npm install @shadcn/ui

yarn add @shadcn/ui


Once the library is installed, you can start using its components in your Next.js project. First, you’ll need to import the components you want to use from the shadcn/ui library:


import { Button, Input, Card } from '@shadcn/ui';


Now you can use these components in your Next.js project just like you would with any other React components. For example:


function MyComponent() {
return (

);
}


Tutorial: Creating a Simple Next.js 13.4 UI with shadcn/ui

Let’s walk through a simple tutorial where we create a basic UI using shadcn/ui in a Next.js 13.4 project. First, create a new Next.js project if you haven’t already:


npx create-next-app@13.4 my-nextjs-app


Next, navigate into the project directory and install the shadcn/ui library:


cd my-nextjs-app
npm install @shadcn/ui


Now replace the contents of the pages/index.js file with the following code:


import { Button, Card, Input } from '@shadcn/ui';

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}


Now run your Next.js 13.4 project using npm run dev and navigate to http://localhost:3000 in your browser. You should see a simple UI with an input field and a button, styled using the shadcn/ui library.

That’s it! You’ve successfully set up and used the shadcn/ui library in a Next.js 13.4 project. From here, you can explore the full range of components and styles offered by the library to create beautiful and functional user interfaces for your web application.