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Meet IK UI: The Minimalist, Lightweight UI Kit for Vue 3 Developers

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The Problem: Component Library Bloat

Modern Vue UI libraries are incredible, but they are often massive. Sometimes, you just want to build a clean dashboard or a landing page without importing 500kb of CSS and complex logic you’ll never use.

I’ve been working on IK UI, a Vue 3 component library built with one goal: Simplicity.

What is IK UI?

IK UI is a lightweight UI suite designed for developers who value performance and a clean aesthetic. It doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel; it focuses on providing the essential building blocks for modern web interfaces with zero friction.

Why use IKUI?

  1. Lightweight Architecture: No massive bundles. IKUI is built to keep your application fast and snappy.
  2. Vue 3 Native: Built from the ground up using the Composition API, ensuring full compatibility with the latest Vue ecosystem.
  3. Clean Design Language: It features a modern, "breathable" design with soft shadows and clear typography that fits almost any project out of the box.
  4. Developer Experience: The API is intuitive. You don't need to spend hours in documentation just to find out how to change a button color.

Quick Start

Getting started is as simple as:

npm install @ikol/ui-kit
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Then, just register it in your main.js:

import { createApp } from 'vue'
import App from './App.vue'

import { createIkolUI } from '@ikol/ui-kit';

const app = createApp(App);
const ui = createIkolUI();

app.use(ui);
app.mount('#app');
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A Sample Component

Here is how clean the syntax looks for a standard button:

<ik-button design="primary" round>
  Click Me
</ik-button>
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Showcase & Demos

You can check out the full documentation and live component previews at:

What’s Next?

IK UI is growing! I’m currently focusing on expanding the form component suite and adding more layout utilities.

I’d love to hear your thoughts:

  • What is the "must-have" component you look for in a library?
  • Would you prefer more "headless" components or pre-styled ones?

Check it out and let me know what you think! 🚀

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