#What is XtendUI?

XtendUI , is a free, open-source frontend library that combines Tailwind CSS with vanilla JavaScript to create highly interactive and customizable UI components.

Its primary goal is to empower developers to build interfaces with complex interactions and animations without the need for heavy frameworks. Ideal for startups, freelancers, and agencies, Xtend UI offers over 20 components, including cards, sliders, and toggles, with support for Tailwind v4 and advanced features like GSAP animations and Popper.js positioning.

#Features

• Customizable Components: Over 20 components like buttons, cards, sliders, and overlays, with flexible design options.

• Advanced Interactions: Vanilla JS enhances components with animations, scroll triggers, and toggle effects.

• Tailwind v4 Support: Leverages Tailwind’s latest version for modern styling with OKLCH, HSL, RGB, and HEX formats.

• Animation Options: Supports Tailwind CSS variants, CSS animations, and GSAP for complex motion effects.

• Plugin Ecosystem: Includes plugins like InfiniteScroll, Scrollto, and Focus Trap for added functionality.

• No Installation Needed: Copy-and-paste components directly into your project.

#Pros and Cons

#Pros

• Ease of Use: No setup required—just copy and paste components into your codebase.

• Highly Interactive: Vanilla JS adds dynamic features like animations and scroll effects.

• Framework-Agnostic: Works with HTML, React, and other frameworks without dependencies.

• Free and Open-Source: Accessible to all with community contributions on GitHub.

• Modern Design: Tailwind v4 support ensures cutting-edge styling options.

#Cons

• JavaScript Dependency: Requires vanilla JS setup for full interactivity, adding complexity.

• Limited Documentation: May lack detailed guides for advanced customization.

• Small Component Set: Fewer components compared to larger libraries like Flowbite.

• Manual Integration: Copy-and-paste approach may not scale well for large projects.

#Included Components - Templates

Xtend UI provides a variety of components and plugins:

• UI Components: Buttons, cards, icons, links, loaders, media, rows, tables, and typography.

• Interactive Plugins:

  • Drop (toggle for complex content).

  • Overlay (interactive content layer).

  • Slider (drag-based interactions).

  • Toggle (class-based toggling).

  • Tooltip (positioned content tips).

• Advanced Features: InfiniteScroll for pagination, Scrollto for navigation, and Scrolltrigger for scroll-based animations.

• Themes: Examples of real-world use cases like hero sections, media galleries, and navigation layouts.

#Pricing

Xtend UI operates on a Free model:

• Free Access: All components and plugins are free to use, with no paid plans or subscriptions.

• Available on GitHub for contributions and customization.

#Integrations

Xtend UI integrates with:

• Frontend Frameworks: Compatible with HTML, React, and other frameworks via vanilla JS.

• Tailwind CSS: Fully supports Tailwind v4 for styling and customization.

• Animation Tools: Works with GSAP for advanced animations and Popper.js for positioning.

• Browsers: Supports Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox for broad compatibility.