Changelog
Updates, additions and improvements to AHs Lab — from new components and templates to bug fixes and infrastructure changes.
Added llms.txt file for future LLM integrations
A new `llms.txt` file has been added to the project root, laying the groundwork for future integrations with large language models (LLMs) to power AI-assisted component generation and documentation.
Playground page gets a full UI overhaul
The Playground page has been redesigned from the ground up with a cleaner layout, improved file tabs, and a navbar that matches the rest of AHs Lab. Experimenting with components is now faster and more intuitive.
Homepage redesigned with a modern layout
The AHs Lab homepage has been refreshed with an improved hero section, component spotlight grid, and cleaner visual hierarchy — making it easier for developers to discover and install components.
Templates page gets a cleaner browsing experience
The Templates page has been redesigned with a better layout and improved card structure, making it easier to browse and preview available starter templates.
Changelog page launched
AHs Lab now has a dedicated Changelog page. Every update, new component, bug fix, and improvement will be tracked here so you always know what's new.
Open Graph image added for better link previews
AHs Lab now displays a rich preview image when shared on Twitter, LinkedIn, Slack, and other platforms — making links more recognizable and click-worthy.
Playground added to the navbar
The Playground page is now directly accessible from the main navbar, so you can jump straight into experimenting with components without hunting for the link.
Playground page launched — experiment with components live
The new Playground gives developers a live, in-browser environment to write, preview, and iterate on AHs Lab components with Monaco editor and instant hot reload.
Security patch merged — React Server Components CVE fix
The Vercel-generated pull request patching React Server Components CVE vulnerabilities has been reviewed and merged into the main branch.
React Server Components CVE vulnerabilities patched
Updated Next.js and React dependencies to address known React Server Components CVE security vulnerabilities. All users on the latest version are protected.
AHs-UI-2 branch merged into main
A large batch of improvements and additions from the AHs-UI-2 development branch have been merged into the main codebase.
New template added to the library
A new starter template has been added to the Templates section, giving developers another ready-to-use foundation for their next project.
GitHub Actions CI/CD workflow added for Next.js
A `nextjs.yml` GitHub Actions workflow has been added to automate building and deployment checks on every push and pull request.
AHs Lab listed on Product Hunt
AHs Lab is now featured on Product Hunt. A badge has been added to the landing page — support the project by upvoting and sharing it with the community.
Landing page redesigned
The landing page has been fully redesigned with a fresh layout, better component showcases, and a clearer value proposition for developers discovering AHs Lab for the first time.
Bug fix — layout rendering issue resolved
Fixed a rendering bug that was causing inconsistent layout behavior across certain pages.
Vercel Analytics and Speed Insights integrated
Vercel Web Analytics and Speed Insights have been added to monitor real-world performance, Core Web Vitals, and visitor data — helping guide future improvements.
New features showcase block added to landing page
A new 'Why Choose Us' features section has been added to the homepage, highlighting the key benefits of building with AHs Lab components.
New variants added to the Spotlight component
The Spotlight component now ships with additional style variants, giving you more flexibility to match it to your project's design language.
AI Input variants added to the registry
New AI-styled input field variants have been added — perfect for chat interfaces, prompt builders, and AI-powered applications.
Open in V0 button added to component pages
Every component page now features an 'Open in V0' button, letting you instantly open and remix any AHs Lab component directly in Vercel's v0 editor.
SpotlightCard component released
The SpotlightCard component is now available in the registry. It features a glowing spotlight that follows your cursor across the card surface, creating a premium interactive feel.
meta.json added for component registry
A `meta.json` configuration file has been added to the docs registry, improving how component metadata is structured and served.
UI Blocks section added to the docs
The documentation now includes a dedicated Blocks section, featuring larger pre-built layout sections like navbars and feature grids that you can drop directly into your project.
Navbar updated with improved design
The site navbar has been updated with a cleaner layout, better mobile handling, and improved link visibility across light and dark modes.
Navigation_01 and Navigation_02 blocks added to the registry
Two new navbar blocks — a simple minimal navbar and a modern responsive navbar — are now available in the registry and docs.
pnpm-lock file removed from repository
The `pnpm-lock.yaml` file has been removed to keep the repository cleaner and avoid lockfile conflicts for contributors using different package managers.
Framer Motion added as a core dependency
Framer Motion has been added as a dependency, powering all animation-heavy components across the AHs Lab registry going forward.
Import path bug fixed
Fixed an incorrect module import that was causing build errors for users installing components via the registry.
FumaDocs provider bugs resolved
Fixed several issues with the FumaDocs documentation provider that were causing broken page navigation and incorrect content rendering in the docs.
Bug fix and PostHog analytics removed
Fixed a runtime bug affecting page load. PostHog analytics has also been removed to reduce third-party script overhead.
PostHog analytics configured
PostHog was integrated for product analytics to better understand how developers interact with the docs and component pages.
Google Search Console verification added
The Google Search Console meta verification tag has been added to improve AHs Lab's SEO visibility and allow search performance monitoring.
Site logo and Ahrefs analytics script added
The AHs Lab logo has been added to the site header, and the Ahrefs analytics script has been integrated for SEO tracking.
Layout bugs fixed across multiple pages
Resolved several layout issues causing misaligned sections and broken padding on mobile and desktop viewports.
Templates page and new favicon added
The Templates browsing page is now live, and the site has a new favicon that better represents the AHs Lab brand.
README added to the repository
A comprehensive README file has been added to the project repository, covering installation, usage, and contributing guidelines.
Animated Menubar component bug fixed
Fixed several animation timing and state bugs in the Animated Menubar component that were causing visual glitches on first render.
HoverDepthCard component released
The HoverDepthCard component is now in the registry. It applies a smooth 3D parallax depth effect on hover, great for image cards, profile cards, and product showcases.
Bug fix — component render error resolved
Fixed a component render error that was intermittently breaking the docs page on certain browsers.
Animated Menu component added
A new animated menu component has been added to the library, featuring smooth entrance and exit transitions powered by Framer Motion.
New docs layout and BentoHoverEffect component released
The documentation has a new cleaner layout, and the BentoHoverEffect component is now available — bringing magnetic spotlight hover effects to bento-style grid layouts.
Button component collection added to the registry
A full set of reusable button components is now available, including primary, outline, ghost, and destructive variants — all styled with Tailwind and Shadcn.
Landing page redesigned and stabilized
The landing page has been rebuilt with a fixed, stable layout after earlier structural issues — featuring a cleaner hero, better spacing, and improved responsiveness.
Introduction documentation page added
The docs now have a proper Introduction page covering project setup, dependencies, and how to install your first AHs Lab component.
Modern documentation layout built with FumaDocs
AHs Lab's documentation has been rebuilt using FumaDocs, giving it a fast, searchable, and developer-friendly layout with sidebar navigation.
Shadcn CLI distribution enabled
Components can now be installed directly via the Shadcn CLI using `npx shadcn@latest add`, making it effortless to drop any AHs Lab component into your Next.js project.
TypeWriter Effect component released — first major component
The TypeWriter Effect component has been added to the registry — the first polished, production-ready component in AHs Lab. A new landing page design also shipped alongside it.
Documentation URL path corrected
Fixed an incorrect URL path that was sending users to a 404 page when navigating to the documentation.
URL routing bug fixed
Resolved a routing bug that was causing certain internal links to point to the wrong page.
Documentation structure and component registry set up
The foundational documentation structure has been created alongside the component registry, establishing the core architecture that all future components will be built on.
AHs Lab is live — initial commit
AHs Lab officially starts here. The project was bootstrapped with Create Next App as the foundation for a growing library of animated, production-ready Shadcn UI components.