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Explorer Upgrades: Styles, Base UI & Performance

February 5, 2026
Rob Austin

Rob Austin

Founder

The Explorer has received a major upgrade with new features and significant performance improvements.

New Sidebar Options

  • Component Style Selector — Preview blocks in all 5 styles (Vega, Nova, Maia, Lyra, Mira)
  • UI Library Selector — Switch between Radix UI and Base UI
  • Improved Theme Picker — Faster theme switching with better previews
  • Full-width Dropdowns — Cleaner, more accessible interface

Configuration Export

  • Smart components.json — Downloads now include your selected style and UI library
  • Docs Link — Quick access to installation documentation from the toolbar
  • Improved CLI Display — Full command visible on larger screens

Performance Improvements

  • Faster initial page load with optimized API calls
  • Smoother scrolling in the block grid with virtualization
  • Reduced re-renders when changing preview options
  • Better memory management for large block libraries

Updated Paywall Experience

  • Clearer messaging about what’s included with Pro access
  • Detailed feature checklist showing all benefits
  • Consistent “Get All Access” call-to-action

Quality of Life

  • Bug report button with improved accessibility
  • Fixed scrollbar shift when opening dropdowns
  • Better mobile responsiveness in the sidebar

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