UI Finder: The One-Stop Solution for Finding UI Libraries

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Introduction

Hi everyone! I’m Nikita Aleksov, a Front-End Engineer, technology enthusiast, and a bit of a geek. I love exploring new technologies, learning continuously, and building projects just for the fun of it.

At the beginning of this year, I started working on a project that I believed could solve a common problem many developers face.
How often have you caught yourself wondering: Which UI library should I pick to speed up and simplify my development process?

Finding the right library that matches your needs can be surprisingly tedious — it often involves browsing dozens of resources, reading endless reviews, and comparing documentation.
So I thought: what if there were a simple tool that could make this process easier?

That’s how UI Finder was born.

Try it now!

The App

UI Finder is a lightweight and intuitive app designed to help developers discover and compare UI libraries quickly and efficiently.

Here’s what makes it stand out:

Clean and minimalistic design combined with powerful functionality, including built-in search, multiple filters, and flexible sorting options
All search parameters are saved in the browser’s URL, so you never lose your setup — and you can easily share results with friends or teammates
Fully responsive layout, optimized for both desktop and mobile devices
Dark Mode for those late-night coding sessions — switch themes instantly
Modern tech stack:
- Front end: built with Nuxt in SSR mode for improved SEO
- UI: developed using Nuxt UI and Tailwind CSS
- Back end: powered by NestJS, PostgreSQL, and Prisma ORM
- Infrastructure: both parts run on self-hosted servers using Docker containers, with Nginx handling route proxying and SSL certificates

And that’s just the beginning — there are plenty of small details and optimizations that make working with UI Finder smooth and enjoyable.

Conclusion

UI Finder is a fast, convenient, and reliable tool for discovering UI libraries that fit your workflow.
Its smart filtering system, efficient search, and shareable URLs help you save time and focus on what really matters — building great user interfaces.

If you like the project, feel free to share this article, leave a comment, or open an issue on GitHub with your ideas for improvement.

Thanks for reading — and stay tuned for more updates from me!