The Story Behind nativecn-ui
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Hey, I'm Mukesh 👋

React Native Developer from India

I was building a production app and spent 3 days perfecting a bottom sheet with drag gestures. Then I moved to the next screen and spent 2 more days on an animated tab bar.

I realized something: I was rebuilding the same components every developer rebuilds.

That's when it hit me. We're all solving the same problems. Fighting the same bugs. Optimizing the same animations. What if we could just... copy and paste solutions that actually work?

nativecn-ui is my answer.

Every component here is extracted from real production apps. These aren't toy examples or weekend projects. They're battle-tested solutions to real problems.

The Problem with React Native Development

We waste too much time rebuilding basics.

Every React Native developer knows this pain:

Spending days on a "simple" animated component
Fighting with Reanimated 2 syntax and gesture conflicts
Googling the same issues over and over
Finding examples that don't actually work in production
Installing 10 packages for one feature

❌ Current solutions aren't good enough:

NPM Packages

Heavy, opinionated, version conflicts, abandoned projects

UI Libraries

Lock you in, hard to customize, one-size-fits-none

Code Snippets

Half-finished, no error handling, breaks in edge cases

AI-Generated Code

Generic, doesn't handle React Native specifics, performance issues

✅ What developers actually need:

Production-ready code you can understand and modify

Components that handle edge cases and platform differences

Solutions that are proven in real apps with real users

Zero vendor lock-in - you own the code completely

How nativecn-ui Started

From Frustration to Solution

nativecn-ui didn't start as a business idea. It started as a folder on my computer labeledreusable-components.

While building production apps over the years, I found myself copying components between projects. A bottom sheet here. A tab bar there. Each time, I'd tweak them, fix bugs, add features.

After the 10th time copying the same range slider, I thought: "Other developers must be doing this too. What if I just... shared these?"

The Realization

These components weren't just code - they were lessons learned:

  • The bug where the bottom sheet broke on Android 13
  • The performance issue with the skeleton loader on low-end devices
  • The gesture conflict between the tab bar and scroll view
  • The haptic feedback that makes everything feel premium

These aren't things you find in tutorials. They're the details you only discover after shipping to production and getting user feedback.

"I'm not selling you a product. I'm sharing what actually works."

Why Free? Why Now?

Building in Public, Growing Together

nativecn-ui starts free because I believe in the React Native community. We share knowledge on Twitter. We help each other on Discord. We contribute to open source. This is my contribution.

Free Forever

  • All basic UI components (9 components and growing)
  • Documentation and guides
  • Community support

Premium (6-12 months)

  • Advanced screen templates (auth flows, onboarding sequences)
  • Figma design system
  • Video tutorials and courses
  • Priority feature requests

The Deal

Right now, I'm asking for your time, not your money:

Try these componentsGive me feedbackTell me what you needShare if they helped

If nativecn-ui saves you even 2 hours, that's worth it.

Why nativecn-ui Stands Out

Not Just Another Component Library

Production-Tested, Not Tutorial Code

Every component is extracted from real production apps. These aren't "what if" examples - they're "what works" solutions.

Performance First

60fps animations, optimized re-renders, minimal bundle size. Because your users don't care about your code - they care about how it feels.

Own Your Code

No npm package. No version conflicts. No waiting for maintainers to fix bugs. Copy it, customize it, make it yours.

Properly Documented

Full TypeScript definitions, prop documentation, usage examples, customization guides, and dependencies clearly listed.

Community-Driven

Built by a developer, for developers. Your feedback shapes the roadmap. Your needs determine what gets built next.

AI Era Ready

While AI generates generic code, nativecn-ui provides the proven solutions you can trust. Use AI to customize these components, not build from scratch.

Built by Mukesh Prajapati

Developer, Designer, Problem Solver

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Mukesh Prajapati

React Native Developer

India

Hey! I'm Mukesh, a React Native developer who's been building mobile apps for 2+ years. I'm passionate about creating delightful mobile experiences with smooth animations and intuitive UIs. I believe the best way to learn is to share. nativecn-ui is my experiment in documenting what I learn and building a community of makers.

What I'm Working On

Mobile Apps

Building production React Native apps

nativecn-ui

This platform you're on

Open Source

Contributing to React Native ecosystem

Twitter

Sharing daily learnings and builds

Join the Journey

Let's Build Better Apps, Together

nativecn-ui is just getting started. Every component added, every bug fixed, every piece of feedback makes it better. This isn't a solo project - it's a community effort.

Questions? Feedback? Just want to chat?

Let's ship something amazing. 🚀

– Mukesh