Question 1

What is shadcn index?

Accepted Answer

shadcn index is a search experience for shadcn registries with live previews and install-ready commands.

Question 2

How do I install a component?

Accepted Answer

Open a component page and copy the CLI command like npx shadcn@latest add component-name.

Question 3

Which registries are indexed?

Accepted Answer

shadcn index aggregates multiple registries so you can search across libraries in one place.

Question 4

Does shadcn index host the components?

Accepted Answer

No. It indexes registry metadata and links back to the original sources.