pdfcn: Open-Source PDF Component Registry for shadcn/ui

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Aniket Pawar has launched pdfcn, an open-source registry of PDF components. Built on Takumi and Forme, it adopts the copy-paste architecture popularized by shadcn/ui.

Key points

  1. Built on Takumi by Kane Wang and Forme.
  2. Zero-configuration setup executable with a single command.
  3. Fully compatible with shadcn/ui via simple copy-paste integration.
  4. Includes more than 10 themes, components, and blocks.
  5. Completely free and open-source.

Why it matters

Designing and generating PDFs in modern web development often requires separate tooling and cumbersome styling. By applying the shadcn component registry model to PDFs, developers can construct document layouts using familiar frontend workflows.

Analysis

pdfcn extends the popular trend of copy-paste component registries to PDF generation. Leveraging Takumi and Forme, it offers pre-styled blocks and customizable themes, reducing boilerplate code for common document formats without enforcing restrictive framework constraints.

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Aniket Pawar

@alaymanguy · 12 August 2026

Introducing pdfcn 📄 by @shadcnlabs > Built on Takumi by @kanewang_ and Forme > Zero config, one command setup. > @shadcn /ui compatible (simply copy-paste) > 10+ themes, components, blocks > Fully customizable 100% free and open-source. t.co/egpPgTzmHe

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  1. Give it a ⭐️ on GitHub: t.co/hq5TCrQnsS
  2. Try it here: t.co/5ffZdbLWAu
  3. @harshjdhv @shadcnlabs @kanewang_ @shadcn Haha, thanks! So much left to build, so little tokens :)
  4. @ShadcnStudio @shadcnlabs @kanewang_ @shadcn Thanks!
  5. @leodang00 @shadcnlabs @kanewang_ @shadcn it's clearly mentioned in the X bio
  6. @euchicosousa @shadcnlabs @kanewang_ @shadcn Glad you found it useful!!
  7. @PaulSandersSCP @shadcnlabs @kanewang_ @shadcn Thanks Paul!
  8. @dreamit_jamie @shadcnlabs @kanewang_ @shadcn Did you check the project and the work that I put in atleast? :/
  9. @apticus @shadcnlabs @kanewang_ @shadcn shadcn registry of PDF components which you can install via single command or simply just copy-paste
  10. @manudecegliee @shadcnlabs @kanewang_ @shadcn Yes, it's completely free.
Selected replies (5)
  • @leodang00 @alaymanguy @shadcnlabs @kanewang_ @shadcn Does.@shadcnlabs belong to @shadcn ? Kind of confusing
  • @dreamit_jamie @alaymanguy @shadcnlabs @kanewang_ @shadcn Change your name. It makes you look lazy by building on someone elses work @shadcn
  • @manudecegliee @alaymanguy @shadcnlabs @kanewang_ @shadcn Could I integrate this into t.co/EYefYEwKaj?
  • @harshjdhv @alaymanguy @shadcnlabs @kanewang_ @shadcn Man is on a generational run to create the best shadcn ecosystem
  • @kanewang_ @alaymanguy @kyledotai @shadcnlabs @shadcn maybe can ask @harlan_zw 🐐

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