Getting started

Install Afterglow as a complete terminal system or add individual components to an existing shadcn project.

Quick start

Start a project with the complete Afterglow system:

npx shadcn@latest init https://afterglow.thebuilder.dk/r/terminal.json

The preset installs the shared theme and every component.

Install one component

Add the Afterglow namespace to components.json:

{
  "registries": {
    "@afterglow": "https://afterglow.thebuilder.dk/r/{name}.json"
  }
}

Then add a component by name:

npx shadcn@latest add @afterglow/button

The button declares the theme and Base UI packages it needs. The shadcn CLI resolves those dependencies during installation.

What you own

The CLI copies the component source into your project and merges the theme into the CSS file configured in components.json. You can edit both after installation.

Afterglow components use Base UI. Use the render prop when another element should provide the rendered tag:

<Button nativeButton={false} render={<Link href="/status" />}>
  View status
</Button>

Where to go next

Read Installation for the full registry setup.
Read Theming before changing the palette or typography.
Browse the component index for live examples and install commands.
Check Troubleshooting when styles or dependencies are missing.