Try it: https://pulseui-henna.vercel.app/
Github: https://github.com/ayantik2006/pulse-ui
Most developers don’t build UI libraries.
They just install one.
And honestly… that’s the smart move.
So why did I spend time building my own?
The Problem
Every time I started a new project, I ended up doing the same things:
- Rewriting buttons
- Copy-pasting loaders
- Rebuilding toast systems
- Tweaking animations again and again
Even with libraries like shadcn/ui, I felt like:
I’m still assembling pieces… not moving fast enough.
The Idea
Instead of depending on multiple tools, I decided to build a single place for reusable, modern UI components.
Something that is:
- Fast to copy
- Easy to customize
- Actually looks good out of the box
- Focused on modern UI + animations
So I started building Pulse UI.
What is Pulse UI?
Pulse UI is a growing collection of reusable components like:
- Buttons
- Loaders
- File Upload
- Toasts
- Accordions
- Avatars
- Typewriter Effects
But the goal is not just components.
The goal is:
To ship beautiful UIs faster without the headache
What Makes It Different?
I’m not trying to compete with big libraries.
Instead, I’m focusing on:
1. Copy-Paste Simplicity
No heavy setup.
Just take the component and use it.
2. Animation-First Thinking
Most UI libraries treat animation as optional.
Here, it’s part of the design.
3. Built for Real Projects
Not just isolated components.
I’m working on:
- Landing page blocks
- Reusable sections
- Full UI patterns
What I Learned While Building This
1. You Don’t Understand UI Until You Build It
Using components is easy.
Designing them? Different game.
2. Consistency is Hard
Spacing, colors, motion — everything needs to feel connected.
Otherwise it looks like a mess.
3. Developer Experience > Features
Nobody cares how many components you have.
They care how fast they can use them.
What’s Next?
I’m currently working on:
- More animated components
- Pre-built templates (landing pages, dashboards)
- Better documentation
- Making everything insanely easy to use
Final Thought
Building your own UI library is not necessary.
But it teaches you things no tutorial will.
And who knows…
Maybe it turns into something people actually use.
If you’re building something similar or have feedback, I’d love to hear it.
Let’s make UI less boring.
🚀
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