Shadcn/UI components that can be used without react
Basecoat UI provides Shadcn/UI-style components that work without React, using only HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It offers pre-built UI elements like buttons, forms, and modals for developers who want the Shadcn look without requiring a JavaScript framework.
Background
Shadcn/UI is a popular open-source component library for React that provides pre-built, customizable UI elements (buttons, forms, dialogs, etc.). While React-based tools dominate front-end development, many developers prefer lighter alternatives like Alpine.js, vanilla JavaScript, or HTMX — but they miss access to polished component libraries. Basecoat UI solves this by offering shadcn-style components that work without any framework, using only HTML, CSS, and vanilla JS. This lets developers on the non-React side of the ecosystem get the same modern, consistent look without dragging in a heavy JavaScript framework.