Whenever a new version of Shadcraft is released, you'll be able to access the updated files through your original receipt or via your Polar account. Updates typically include new components from the latest shadcn/ui releases, feedback-driven improvements, and support for new Figma features. We aim to ship updates within 3-7 days of a new shadcn/ui or Figma release.

How to access updates

There are two main ways to grab the latest version of the kit:

1. From your purchase receipt

When you first bought the kit, you received a receipt email with a Download content button. This link stays active and always points to the latest version.

• Keep this email safe and consider adding our sender address to your contacts.

• Be sure not to unsubscribe from update emails — we can't notify you of new versions if you do.

• If you've lost the receipt, just get in touch with your customer email and we'll resend it.

2. Via your Polar account

If you created a Polar account after your purchase, you can log in any time to view and download your files:

• Head to your Polar portal

• Log in using the email address you used at checkout

• Locate the Shadcraft Ul kit for Figma in your orders

• Download the newest version from your library

How updates work

The Figma ecosystem doesn't support automated updates like a traditional software package. Since it's file-based, updates must be applied manually.

Each new version of Shadcraft includes:

• New components from the latest Shadcraft update

• Small fixes and design polish

• Occasional updates for compatibility with new Figma features You can continue using your current version without issue. When you're ready, you can manually bring in new components or improvements as needed.

How to import new components into your existing library

If you've built a custom library on top of an earlier version of Shadcraft, you can still access all the latest components without losing your customization. Here's how:

What you'll need:

• A Figma Pro (or higher) account to publish libraries

• Your existing custom Shadcraft-based library

• The latest version of the Shadcraft Ul kit for Figma

• The Swap Variables plugin for Figma

Step-by-Step: Bring new components into your existing library

Step 1: Open both files

• Open your custom library file

• Open the latest Shadcraft Ul kit file

Step 2: Publish libraries

• Publish both libraries to your Figma workspace

• Wait until all components have finished publishing

• Reload both files in Figma

Step 3: Copy the new component

• In your custom library, add any new variables (if needed) for the new component

• Copy the desired new component from the latest kit

• Paste it into your custom file

Step 4: Swap the source library

• In your custom file, click the Assets panel (Book icon)

• Under Libraries used in this file, find the new Shadcraft kit

• Click Swap library

• When prompted, select your custom library as the destination

• Review which styles and components will be replaced

• Click Swap Library to confirm

Step 5: Use the swap variables plugin

• Select the newly added component

• Open the Swap Variables plugin

• Choose Local Variables

• Click Swap Variables to apply your custom tokens

Step 6: Verify everything works

• Switch between light and dark mode on the new component

• Confirm it reflects your custom theming (e.g. backgrounds for input fields)

• If some values didn't swap, manually replace them using variables from your custom kit

You're all set

This process ensures you can keep your system up to date while preserving the styling work you've already done. If you run into issues or want help adding new features, just reach out. We're here to support your design system as it grows.