👾 Pixel UI

Introduction

Pixel-art styled React component library built on Base UI

Welcome to pixel-ui

pixel-ui is an opinionated pixel-art styled React component library built on top of Base UI. It provides ready-to-use components with a retro, 8-bit aesthetic while maintaining modern accessibility standards and developer experience.

Features

  • 🎮 Pixel-art aesthetic - Authentic retro styling with pixel-perfect borders and shadows
  • ♿ Accessible by default - Built on Base UI with ARIA compliance
  • 📦 Plug and play - Zero configuration, works out of the box
  • 🌓 Dark mode included - Automatic light/dark theme switching
  • 📘 TypeScript - Full type safety out of the box

Getting Started

Philosophy

pixel-ui embraces the charm of classic 8-bit and 16-bit era interfaces while providing modern React patterns and accessibility features. Every component is designed to be:

  1. Simple - Import and use, no configuration needed
  2. Accessible - Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support
  3. Performant - Minimal runtime overhead with CSS-based styling