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# latest_releases

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shadcn@4.12.0mediumfeatureJun 26, 2026

shadcn@4.12.0

This release introduces new scroll-fade and shimmer utility features.

affected

Users who need scroll-fade or shimmer effects will benefit from this update.

release_signals
+Added scroll-fade utility
+Added shimmer utility
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shadcn@4.11.1mediumfeatureJun 26, 2026

shadcn@4.11.1

This release replaces node-fetch with native fetch and improves dependency handling in package.json during `shadcn add`.

affected

Developers using `shadcn add` or node-fetch in their projects may be affected.

action

Update to version 4.11.1 to benefit from the improvements and ensure compatibility.

release_signals
+Replaced node-fetch with native fetch
+Preserve existing dependency specifiers in package.json when running `shadcn add`
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shadcn@4.11.0lowfeatureJun 8, 2026

shadcn@4.11.0

This release includes minor improvements to the search command and moves msw to devDependencies.

affected

Developers using the search command may notice improvements.

action

Update to the latest version to benefit from the improved search command.

release_signals
+Improved search command functionality
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shadcn@4.10.0mediumfeatureJun 1, 2026

shadcn@4.10.0

This release introduces support for GitHub registries, enabling users to manage and utilize components directly from GitHub repositories.

affected

Users who want to manage components via GitHub registries will benefit from this update.

action

Refer to the documentation at https://ui.shadcn.com/docs/registry/github for setup and usage details.

release_signals
+Added support for GitHub registries
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shadcn@4.9.0mediumfeatureMay 31, 2026

shadcn@4.9.0

This release introduces a new command `npx shadcn eject` for easier customization and management of components.

affected

Developers using shadcn/ui for component management will benefit from the new eject command.

action

Consider using `npx shadcn eject` for customizing components.

release_signals
+Added `npx shadcn eject` command for component customization
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shadcn@4.8.3lowfeatureMay 29, 2026

shadcn@4.8.3

This release includes minor updates to template handling and improvements in preserving quotes in className literals during RTL transformations.

affected

Developers using template handling or RTL transformations in className literals may be affected.

action

Update to version 4.8.3 to benefit from the latest fixes and improvements.

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shadcn@4.8.2mediumfeatureMay 27, 2026

shadcn@4.8.2

This patch release focuses on updating template handling to improve functionality and reliability.

affected

Users relying on template handling may experience improved functionality.

action

Update to the latest version to benefit from the improved template handling.

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shadcn@4.8.1lowfeatureMay 26, 2026

shadcn@4.8.1

This patch release introduces minor style adjustments.

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shadcn@4.8.0mediumfeatureMay 21, 2026

shadcn@4.8.0

This release introduces a new command for registry validation and adds an 'include' field to registry.json, along with a fix for a failing version derivation test.

affected

Developers using the shadcn registry will benefit from the new validation command and the added include field.

action

Update to version 4.8.0 to utilize the new features and fixes.

release_signals
+Added shadcn registry validate command
+Added include field to registry.json
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shadcn@4.7.0mediumfeatureMay 5, 2026

shadcn@4.7.0

This release introduces package import support and enhances registry functionality with alias placeholders. It also includes a helpful error suggestion for previous version issues.

release_signals
+Added support for package imports
+Enabled alias placeholders in target for registry items
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shadcn@4.6.0mediumfeatureApr 28, 2026

shadcn@4.6.0

This release introduces new preset commands for shadcn/ui and enhances the npx shadcn info command with preset information. It also includes documentation updates and fixes for monorepo applications.

release_signals
+Added shadcn preset commands
+Enhanced npx shadcn info with preset information
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shadcn@4.5.0lowfeatureApr 25, 2026

shadcn@4.5.0

This release introduces a new CLI option to enable pointer cursor on buttons.

release_signals
+Added --pointer option to CLI to enable cursor: pointer on buttons
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shadcn@4.4.0mediumfeatureApr 21, 2026

shadcn@4.4.0

This release introduces a new 'apply --only' feature for more granular control and fixes an issue with chartColor in presets.

release_signals
+Added 'apply --only' feature for selective application
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shadcn@4.3.1mediumfeatureApr 20, 2026

shadcn@4.3.1

This release focuses on improving the initialization process and HTTP request handling. It ensures template post-init hooks only run for new projects and adds proper headers for registry fetches.

release_signals
+Added proper Accept and User-Agent headers for registry fetches
+Improved init process to only run template hooks for new projects
view source on github->
shadcn@4.0.4lowMar 11, 2026

shadcn@4.0.4

This release focuses on fixing cache issues in the resolveRegistryBaseConfig function, improving the reliability of configuration resolution.

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