Learn UIKIT with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 23, 2025
Installation Setup
Include via CDN (CSS + JS)
Install via npm: `npm install uikit`
Import Sass or Less for custom theming
Use with bundlers like Webpack or Vite
Initialize JS plugins if interactivity is required
Environment Setup
Include UIkit CSS/JS via CDN or npm
Set up modular Sass/Less imports
Organize project components and containers
Test responsive layouts across devices
Integrate with JS frameworks as needed
Config Files
package.json - npm setup
scss/_variables.scss - theme customization
custom.scss - optional overrides
index.html - main layout
webpack.config.js - optional bundling
Cli Commands
npm install uikit - install framework
npm run build - compile custom Sass
npm start - run development server
Use bundlers to import only needed modules
Initialize JS plugins manually
Internationalization
Framework itself is language-agnostic
Text handled via templates or JS frameworks
Forms, modals, and notifications can be localized
Supports RTL layouts if styled
CSS works regardless of language
Accessibility
ARIA attributes included in JS components
Keyboard navigation supported for modals, sliders, accordions
Screen-reader friendly with semantic HTML
Focus management in interactive elements
Accessible patterns follow best practices
Ui Styling
CSS classes for layout, typography, and components
Utility classes for spacing, alignment, colors
Responsive grid with `uk-grid` and `uk-width-*`
Sass/Less variables for theming
JavaScript plugins for interactivity
State Management
UIkit does not manage application state
JS plugins handle component-level interactivity
Forms, modals, sliders maintain internal states
Dynamic content handled externally via JS
Combine with frameworks like Vue/React for state logic
Data Management
No internal data handling
Dynamic content via JS frameworks
Form validation using HTML5 or JS
Components mostly static unless combined with JS
Integrates with front-end frameworks for data-driven apps