# Beste UI

> Beautiful, accessible blocks, pieces and components for shadcn/ui and Tailwind CSS, built for React and Next.js. Install one with the shadcn CLI and the code is yours to edit: no runtime dependency, nothing to upgrade.

Markdown rendition of https://ui.beste.co/docs/cli. Every page on the site has one: add `.md` to any address, or send `Accept: text/markdown`.

Whole catalog for LLMs: https://ui.beste.co/llms.txt. Registry index: https://ui.beste.co/r/registry.json

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Getting started

* [Introduction](/docs)
* [Installation](/docs/installation)
* [shadcn CLI](/docs/cli)

Customization

* [Theming](/docs/theming)

AI

* [MCP server](/docs/mcp)

About

* [Pricing & Pro](/docs/pricing)

Documentation menu

Getting started

* [Introduction](/docs)
* [Installation](/docs/installation)
* [shadcn CLI](/docs/cli)

Customization

* [Theming](/docs/theming)

AI

* [MCP server](/docs/mcp)

About

* [Pricing & Pro](/docs/pricing)

# shadcn CLI

Beste UI uses the standard shadcn CLI, so anything that works with shadcn works here. This is a quick reference for the commands you will actually use; the [official CLI docs](https://ui.shadcn.com/docs/cli) are the full source of truth.

## init

Set up shadcn/ui in a project: config, theme variables, and the base dependencies.

Terminal

![](https://oud.pics/sm/l/npm.svg)npm

$npx shadcn@latest init

`-t, --template`Framework: next, vite, start, react-router, astro.

`-b, --base`Primitive layer: base (Base UI) or radix.

`-d, --defaults`Use sensible defaults without prompts.

`--css-variables`Theme with CSS variables (default: on).

`-f, --force`Overwrite an existing configuration.

`-c, --cwd`Run against a different working directory.

## add

Add a component, block, or piece to an existing project. The source can be a shadcn component name, a local path, or a **URL** — which is exactly how Beste assets install.

Terminal

![](https://oud.pics/sm/l/npm.svg)npm

\# From the shadcn registry

$npx shadcn@latest add button

\# From Beste UI (a URL)

$npx shadcn@latest add "https://ui.beste.co/r-base/pricing10.json"

`-y, --yes`Skip the confirmation prompt.

`-o, --overwrite`Overwrite files that already exist.

`-p, --path`Install into a specific directory.

`-a, --all`Add every item from the source.

`--dry-run`Preview changes without writing anything.

`-c, --cwd`Target a different working directory.

## build

Generates registry JSON from a `registry.json` file. You only need this if you are publishing your own registry; installing Beste assets never requires it.

Terminal

![](https://oud.pics/sm/l/npm.svg)npm

$npx shadcn@latest build

## Beste registry URLs

Each asset is available at a predictable URL, in both flavors:

`Blocks` `/r-base/{name}.json` · Radix: `/r/{name}.json`

`Pieces` `/piece/r-base/{name}.json` · Radix: `/piece/r/{name}.json`

`Components` `/component/r-base/{name}.json` · Radix: `/component/r/{name}.json`

You rarely type these by hand — every asset page has a copy button that also lets you flip between Base UI and Radix, and pre-fills your license for Pro items.

[ PreviousInstallation](/docs/installation)[Next Theming](/docs/theming)

## Ship the interface, keep the code.

New blocks, pieces and components every week. Install one with a command and it is yours to edit. No runtime dependency, no upgrade path to fight.

[Browse the libraryBrowse the library](/blocks)[See pricingSee pricing](/pricing)

### Library

* [Blocks](/blocks)
* [Pages](/pages)
* [Pieces](/pieces)
* [Components](/components)
* [Search](/search)

### Learn

* [Docs](/docs)
* [AI & MCP](/docs/mcp)
* [Blog](/blog)
* [Free tools](/tools)
* [What's new?](/changelog)
* [Website Builder](https://beste.co)

### More

* [Pricing](/pricing)
* [Referrals](/referrals)
* [License](/license)
* [GitHub](https://github.com/beste-co/beste-ui)

### Shadcn Blocks

* [Shadcn Hero Blocks](/blocks/hero)
* [Shadcn Feature Blocks](/blocks/feature)
* [Shadcn Pricing Blocks](/blocks/pricing)
* [Shadcn CTA Blocks](/blocks/cta)
* [Shadcn FAQ Blocks](/blocks/faq)
* [Shadcn About Blocks](/blocks/about)
* [Shadcn Stats Blocks](/blocks/stats)
* [Shadcn Footer Blocks](/blocks/footer)
* [Shadcn Navigation Blocks](/blocks/navigation)
* [Shadcn Auth Blocks](/blocks/auth)
* [Shadcn Ecommerce Blocks](/blocks/ecommerce)
* [Shadcn Portfolio Blocks](/blocks/portfolio)
* [Shadcn Showcase Blocks](/blocks/showcase)
* [Shadcn Careers Blocks](/blocks/careers)
* [Shadcn Onboarding Blocks](/blocks/onboarding)
* [Shadcn Coming Soon Blocks](/blocks/coming-soon)
* [Shadcn Post Blocks](/blocks/post)
* [Shadcn Legal Blocks](/blocks/legal)
* [Shadcn Workflow Blocks](/blocks/workflow)
* [Shadcn News Blocks](/blocks/news)

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