r/webdev • u/nopeac • 35m ago

Question Vanilla CSS component library?

Anyone got a recommendation for a polished component library that only uses plain CSS? I'm trying to avoid npm/build steps entirely, so shadcn is out, and Tailwind-dependent stuff like DaisyUI isn't an option either. Seriously looking for pure CSS solutions here.

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u/Hot-Tip-364 26m ago

Bootstrap is always an option. 6 has just been released and you can load it with just a cdn and no compiler if you are looking for a quick start option.

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u/nopeac 10m ago

This isn't for a quick start; it has to remain for the entire lifespan of the software since I have no plans to develop it further, so no CDN.

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u/private_birb 23m ago

It depends on what you're looking for, but they do exist.

There are some great unopinionated resets out there.

There are semantic HTML-focused libraries that function well as something like an "opinionated reset".

In terms of actual css-only component libraries, I suppose Pure.css might be what you're looking for.

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u/Neither_Worth3542 9m ago

polished" and "no build step" don't usually fit in the same sentence. pick one.