#What is Admin One?

Admin One Vue Tailwind is a free, open-source admin dashboard template developed by JustBoil. Designed for developers, startups, and agencies, it leverages Vue.js 3, Tailwind CSS 4, and the Vite build tool to provide a modern, lightweight dashboard solution.

Its primary goal is to offer a simple yet beautiful foundation for building admin interfaces, complete with dark mode, responsive layouts for mobile and small laptops, and optional integrations with Laravel 12 and Nuxt 3. With Pinia for state management and a production CSS size of just 27kb, it’s an efficient choice for rapid development.

#Features ⚡️

• Responsive Layouts: Mobile layout with hidden aside menu and collapsible cards/tables; small laptop layout with show/hide aside menu option.

• Dark Mode: Built-in dark mode support using Tailwind CSS utilities.

• Pre-Built Components: Includes tables, forms, modals, and more, all styled with Tailwind CSS.

• Integrations: Optional integration with Laravel 12 (Breeze Inertia + Vue stack) and Nuxt 3.

• Fast Builds: Uses Vite for quick development and production builds.

• State Management: Pinia for lightweight, modular state handling.

#Pros and Cons

#Pros ✅

• Lightweight: Production CSS at 27kb ensures fast load times.

• Free and Open-Source: MIT license allows unrestricted use and modification.

• Responsive Design: Adapts seamlessly across devices, from mobile to desktop.

• Modern Stack: Built with Vue.js 3, Tailwind CSS 4, and Vite for a cutting-edge workflow.

• Customizable: Tailwind CSS enables easy style adjustments to match branding.

#Cons ⚠️

• Limited Support: Community support on GitHub is restricted to bugs and feature requests; usage questions are not accepted.

• Integration Complexity: Laravel and Nuxt integrations require additional setup, which may be challenging for beginners.

• Vue-Specific: Best suited for Vue.js projects, limiting its use with other frameworks.

• Manual Updates: Users must manually merge updates, as seen with the latest release (v4.0.0 on March 4, 2025).

#Included Components - Templates

Admin One Vue Tailwind provides a structured setup for admin dashboards:

• Components: Tables, forms, modals, buttons, and cards, all styled with Tailwind CSS.

• Layouts:

  • Mobile layout with hidden aside menu.

  • Small laptop layout with toggleable aside menu.

• Views: Includes HomeView.vue for the dashboard homepage, customizable via src/views/.

• State Management: Pinia stores in src/stores/ for managing app state.

• Configuration: tailwind.config.js for theme customization, with paths adjusted for Laravel integration if needed.

#Pricing 💵

Admin One Vue Tailwind operates on a Free model:

• Free Access: Fully open-source under the MIT license, with no cost to use or modify.

• A premium version is mentioned but not detailed in the free repository; check JustBoil’s official site for more information.

#Integrations 🧰

Admin One Vue Tailwind integrates with:

• Vue.js 3: Built with the Composition API for modern Vue development.

• Tailwind CSS 4: Fully styled with Tailwind, configurable via tailwind.config.js.

• Vite: Uses Vite for fast builds and development server.

• Laravel 12: Supports integration with Laravel Breeze Inertia + Vue stack, with a detailed guide in the .laravel-guide directory.

• Nuxt 3: Optional integration for SSG/SSR projects, with setup instructions provided.

• Pinia: Lightweight state management for Vue applications.

• Browsers: Compatible with the latest versions of Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox.