chakra-ui
React component library that provides accessible, customizable UI components with built-in support for theming and dark mode.
Jesco Wüster is one of the notable contributors to chakra-ui project.
Component System
Provides a comprehensive set of pre-built, accessible components
Components are composable and can be easily customized
Follows WAI-ARIA standards for accessibility
Styling Features
Built-in support for light and dark modes
Theme customization using design tokens
Responsive styles using array syntax
Built on Emotion (CSS-in-JS solution)
Developer Experience
TypeScript support out of the box
Well-documented API
Color mode utilities
Hook-based API for custom components
Notable Features
Style props for quick styling
Focus management utilities
Built-in motion/animation capabilities
Form components and validation
Layout primitives (Box, Flex, Grid, etc.)
Performance
Tree-shakeable (only imports used components)
Optimized bundle size
Support for SSR (Server-Side Rendering)
The library is popular among React developers for its balance of functionality, customization, and ease of use, making it suitable for both small projects and large applications.