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MengTo/threeui

  • URL: https://github.com/MengTo/threeui
  • Stars: 3331
  • Language: HTML
  • Category: Web & Frontend
  • Topics: react, shaders, threejs, ui-components, webgl

What it does

ThreeUI Community is an open-source catalog of interactive UI components built with Three.js, React, and WebGL. It provides a collection of 50 parent components and 141 free variants, allowing developers to integrate 3D UI elements into their applications without requiring authentication.

Why it's interesting

Unlike many UI component libraries, ThreeUI Community focuses on 3D components and integrates seamlessly with Three.js, making it suitable for developers looking to enhance their web applications with interactive 3D elements. The community edition is free and does not require a login, differentiating it from the Pro version which includes additional features.

How it works

The repository includes a complete implementation of community components, which can be run locally using npm commands. It allows for the installation of components via npm and provides a CLI for Pro members to access additional features. The synchronization process ensures that the community version is kept up-to-date with the main project while filtering out Pro and Beta components. The README details commands for building, syncing, and running the application, but does not specify the underlying architecture beyond the use of React and Three.js.

Get started in 5 minutes

  1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/MengTo/threeui
  2. Navigate into the directory: cd threeui
  3. Install dependencies: npm install
  4. Run the development server: npm run dev
  5. Optionally, install the React package: npm install @designcodeio/threeui and import a component as shown in the README.

Watch out for

The repository is relatively new, created in August 2026, which may imply limited community support and potential bugs. The Pro source access is not available through npm, which could limit functionality for users not subscribed to the Pro version. Licensing is MIT for application code, but bundled assets have different licenses, which may require attention for compliance.