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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 17/04/2026

Claude Opus 4.7 drops and the world collectively goes "meh"

Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 08/04/2026

Literally so busy right now I didn't notice Starwind UI was featured on the tldr newsletter a few weeks back Look ma, I'm famous!

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 07/04/2026

When something becomes easy, I get bored of it Then I go and look for the next challenge I can't be the only one, can I?

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 31/03/2026

I love it when people submit PRs to Starwind UI However, there is a 99% chance I will require you to make adjustments before merging. As this is a library used by tons of people, certain standards are required to ensure consistency. Nothing against you, just use it as an opportunity to improve

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 29/03/2026

Such a cool thing to see others using what you created Just broke 100 purchasers of Starwind Pro lifetime access Might not be much for some people, but its incredible to see for me

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 29/03/2026

Been at a hotel for a few weeks now for work The breakfast omelet lady here knows my order and has it ready as soon as she sees me in the restaurant Its the small things

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 28/03/2026

Uber is the most fucking annoying app with notifications. Even with all the marketing and promotion sections disabled, there's way to many. All I want is one notification that my ride is about here. That's it. You done lost your privileges.

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 19/03/2026

Perhaps my favorite thing about living in Asia: The local omelet lady knowing my order, and its <$2

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 17/03/2026

Problem: real user identified as a bot during signup. No indication because that case fails silently Do you: 1. Change the code to provide an error message to the user in this case 2. Leave it as is, since its meant to catch bots and not let them know they've been caught

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 14/03/2026

Every so often someone purchases Starwind Pro without using the super obvious discount code In each case, no one has ever asked for a refund or for the discount to be applied after the fact Don't get me wrong, I like more money. But I just dont understand

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 12/03/2026

Just upgraded the Starwind UI docs site to Astro v6 with literally 0 issues Nice job Astro team!

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 08/03/2026

Simplifying things for your users is always the answer I just recently updated the CLI for installing pro components to not prompt users that it will use shadcn (the library is implemented as an authenticated shadcn registry) Purchases jumped Removing friction is key

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 08/03/2026

AI implementing accessibility be like <ul role="list"> Why is it so garbage?

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 07/03/2026

Absolutely love implementing features / fixes for my users in under 24 hours

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 06/03/2026

Do you use shadcn components in your Astro projects? If so, why? Genuinely curious

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 05/03/2026

Ever created a sweet new component, only to test it in Safari and everything breaks? Same. That's why I created a ton of free components for your Astro projects. Complete with animations, accessibility, and easily customizable. npx starwind@latest init

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 04/03/2026

Absolutely loved this effect by jh3yy, so I added it as a free block in Starwind Pro Now you can enjoy it as a native Astro effect and section

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 04/03/2026

Its crazy to me that people will continuously re-invent complex UI components Waste tons of tokens figuring out why it doesnt work in Safari, or making it accessible When you can just use pre-made open source components that have already figured this out

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 03/03/2026

Dynamic viewport awareness in action: popovers automatically reposition to remain visible as the window size changes

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 01/03/2026

Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Antigravity, Windsurf... Developers, what's your go-to AI coding tool right now??

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 01/03/2026

99% of the time, variable fonts are the correct answer. The other 1%? Rethink your font choices.

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 28/02/2026

If this sounds like you, give Starwind UI a try: npx starwind@latest init

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 28/02/2026

I make shadcn/ui-like components for Astro. If you build websites with Astro, this helps because now you have native animated and accessible components. I built this after seeing so many people feel the need to bring React into their Astro projects, boating their JS bundle and slowing their sites.

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 27/02/2026

I hate to tell you this, but if you're using React components in your Astro projects, you're doing it wrong. Instead, you should be using open source Astro native components. Why? Far less JS, patterns you already know from shadcn/ui, and it works perfectly with Astro features. Starwind UI 🌟

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 20/02/2026

You don't need a $200/mo "agent swarm" setup to build a profitable business. I love that people are pushing the boundaries of AI loops, but it isn't a requirement for success. Standard AI coding tools are more than enough to help you ship and make thousands a month.

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 19/02/2026

Absolutely nothing better than waking up to product purchase notifications with this out the window

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 18/02/2026

Too many people talk about AI but ship nothing. What are you shipping me with AI? Me - I've been hard at work perfecting tons of new blocks for Starwind Pro. Plus adding new docs, a theme designer, and better theme previews

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 15/02/2026

I'm a simple man. I see a pub and I upvote

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 15/02/2026

Oo first I'm hearing of this, sounds cool. Thanks for sharing

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 15/02/2026

Before we had automated runescape farmers Now we have automated reputation farmers I'm sure some of it will be great, but I'm also sure it will be abused with subtle vulnerabilities implanted into various common libraries

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 15/02/2026

Yeah at this part its hard to imagine going back to the stone age of *manually* typing all your code

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 15/02/2026

That's a great idea Only a problem when you're library becomes super popular Maybe one day I'll have that problem! Starwind UI has been very manageable so far

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 15/02/2026

Most MCP servers are hot garbage They just pollute your context with unnecessary info, and provide very little value on their own I created the Starwind MCP to be better. Actually useful to search available blocks, generate install commands, get up-to-date docs, and more. 👇

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 12/02/2026

500 stars on Starwind UI overnight. I’m honestly speechless. I built this because I wanted the "shadcn/ui experience" specifically optimized for @astro.build . Seeing the community rally behind it is incredible. Huge thank you to everyone. We’re just getting started. "npx starwind@latest init"

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 11/02/2026

Astro docs are some of the best! If you're looking for a UI library to use with Astro like shadcn/ui, give Starwind UI a go 😀

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 11/02/2026

Nicely done! Cool to see what different companies are using for their skills

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 11/02/2026

It’s time for a re-introduction. With the rise of AI spam and anonymous bots, I’ve decided to be less anon. I want to build in the open as a real person. My name is Branden. I’m still the same massive Astro nerd you’ve been following. I'm just putting a face to the code. Keep building.

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 09/02/2026

Agree. I've switched to building Starwind UI / Pro for both humans and agents. The CLI and MCP allow for retrieval of up-to-date docs, install commands, and search of available blocks. The search feature in particular is really powerful for agents, where you can build whole pages in seconds.

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 09/02/2026

No doubt that shadcn/ui has been a game changer. But bringing unnecessary React into your Astro projects is the wrong move. That's why I created Starwind UI - Astro native, animated, and accessible components. Add via CLI. Own the code. npx starwind@latest init

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 03/01/2026

Without Starwind: 8-12 hours building from scratch With Starwind: npx starwind@latest add button card dialog accordion input toast dropdown Time: 60 seconds All components include: → ARIA attributes → Keyboard navigation → Dark mode support → Customizable styling Stop rebuilding. Start shipping.

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 03/01/2026

7 components every Astro site needs (and how to add them in 60 seconds): → Button (with variants) → Card (content organization) → Dialog (accessible dialog) → Accordion (collapsible sections) → Form inputs (with validation) → Toast (notifications with promise support) → Dropdown (accessible)

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 15/03/2025

Listen, if you don't try my MCP server, you're a certified loser. Because AI interacts with the Starwind UI exactly how I envisioned. Bonus: it’s open source!

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 10/03/2025

I implemented tailwind-variants yesterday for all the components!

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Branden | Astro UI Specialist @webreaper.dev · 04/03/2025

Is an llms.txt file actually useful? I implemented one for Starwind UI and tried to have Claude use it in Windsurf Claude 3.7 just wants to do everything itself rather than using the CLI. I have to specifically prompt it to use the CLI that it should use in the first place.

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