Devsnips
FreeNot checkedRead-only MCP server exposing the DevSnips UI library (components, sections, templates) to AI coding agents.
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Read-only MCP server exposing the DevSnips UI library (components, sections, templates) to AI coding agents.
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The largest free & open-source UI library for web developers
Reusable Tailwind CSS, Vanilla HTML/CSS/JS, and React components, sections, and full multi-page templates — including production-ready AI SaaS platforms.
License: MIT GitHub stars Variants Templates npm
Why DevSnips?
DevSnips is a free, open-source UI library built for developers who want production-ready interfaces without starting every project from an empty file.
- 1000+ UI variants
- 15+ visual styles
- Tailwind CSS, React, and Vanilla
- Full multi-page templates
- Reusable components and sections
- Design-token driven interfaces
- MIT licensed
- CLI for installing source directly into your project
From individual buttons and forms to complete AI SaaS platforms, dashboards, agencies, portfolios, and conference websites.
What's Included?
Components
Reusable UI components for common interface patterns.
- Buttons
- Inputs
- Forms
- Cards
- Navigation
- Modals
- Dropdowns
- Breadcrumbs
- Checkboxes
- Radios
- And more
Sections
Complete page sections ready to drop into your projects.
- Hero sections
- Features
- Pricing
- Testimonials
- Contact
- Footers
- AI product sections
- Dashboard sections
- And more
Templates
Complete multi-page websites built from composed sections and components.
Featured templates include:
Supported Technologies
| Technology | Library |
|---|---|
| Tailwind CSS | Components, sections & templates |
| React | Components, sections & templates |
| Vanilla | HTML, CSS & JavaScript |
Browse the libraries:
DevSnips CLI
DevSnips now includes an official CLI for installing components, sections, and templates directly into your project.
Install with npx
npx devsnips add <path>
Examples
npx devsnips add Tailwind/Sections/AI-Product/agent-workflow/vercel
npx devsnips add React/Components/Buttons/solid-button
npx devsnips add Vanilla/Components/Buttons/split-button
The CLI fetches the requested source directly from DevSnips and installs it into:
./devsnips/<technology>/<category>/<family>/<variant>/
For example:
npx devsnips add Tailwind/Sections/AI-Product/agent-workflow/vercel
becomes:
./devsnips/tailwind/sections/ai-product/agent-workflow/vercel/
CLI commands
npx devsnips --help
npx devsnips --version
Node.js 18 or newer is required.
Read the full CLI documentation.
Quick Start
Option 1: Use the CLI
Install what you need directly into your project:
npx devsnips add <path>
Option 2: Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/sarthakbystander/DevSnips.git
cd DevSnips
To browse the library locally:
python3 -m http.server 8080
Then open:
http://localhost:8080/
Documentation
Full documentation lives in docs/. Start with the documentation index, which routes you by role and task:
| You are… | Start with |
|---|---|
| An AI coding agent integrating DevSnips into a project | Introduction → Agent overview → CLI |
| A developer evaluating DevSnips | What is DevSnips → Architecture → Resources |
| A contributor adding a resource | Resource model → Creating resources → Validation |
| An integrator consuming the registry programmatically | Machine-readable overview → Registry schema |
| Connecting DevSnips to an MCP client | DevSnips MCP |
Key references:
- CLI reference — commands, project context, troubleshooting
- Registry schema — the shape of
snippets-index.json - Terminology · FAQ
- Contributing guide · Component structure spec
- Engineering reports — audits and investigations
- AGENTS.md — entry point for AI agents working on this repository
Design System
DevSnips follows a consistent design philosophy across its component library.
The system is built around:
- Reusable design tokens
- Consistent spacing
- Structured typography
- Responsive layouts
- Neutral-first foundations
- Controlled visual variation
- Accessibility-conscious interfaces
- Developer-friendly source code
The goal is simple: different designs, consistent engineering.
Built For
DevSnips can be used for:
- AI SaaS products
- Dashboards
- Admin panels
- Business websites
- Agency websites
- Developer tools
- Landing pages
- Portfolios
- Conferences and events
- Product websites
- Personal projects
Repository Structure
DevSnips/
├── React/
├── Tailwind/
├── Vanilla/
├── cli/
├── docs/
├── scripts/
├── snippets-index.json
├── CHANGELOG.md
├── LICENSE
└── README.md
The snippets-index.json registry provides the structured index of available library content.
Open Source
DevSnips is completely free and open source under the MIT License.
Use it in personal projects, commercial products, experiments, and anything else the MIT license permits.
Contributions, improvements, bug fixes, and new components are welcome.
Links
- GitHub Repository
- Documentation
- DevSnips CLI on npm
- Tailwind Library
- React Library
- Vanilla Library
- Changelog
- License
License
MIT © Sarthak Bystander
Installing Devsnips
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/sarthakbystander/DevSnipsFAQ
Is Devsnips MCP free?
Yes, Devsnips MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Devsnips need an API key?
No, Devsnips runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Devsnips hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Devsnips in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Devsnips on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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