How to Use Shaders in React (2026 WebGPU / WebGL Tutorial)
Learn how to use shaders in React to build interactive and animated backgrounds using WebGPU/WebGL. In this tutorial, we’ll add a shader background to a React app, explore presets you can copy and paste into your project, and customize effects in the Shaders Design Editor.
Shaders lets you add real-time GPU effects to your React apps using simple components — perfect for hero sections, backgrounds, cards, and interactive UI.
Learn more and explore the full documentation at https://shaders.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Interactive shader demo (React hero section)
00:45 Install Shaders in React (npm setup)
01:18 Add shader components to a React app
02:21 Build your first shader background
03:54 Add reactive props and interactivity
05:05 Dynamic props for animations
05:40 Browse and install Pro shader presets
07:35 Customize a preset in the Design Editor
08:50 Use custom SVG shapes with shaders
09:40 Why a component-based shader approach
10:30 Learn more at shaders.com