shepherd
A JavaScript library for creating custom user onboarding tours and guided walkthroughs in web applications.
What is shepherd?
Shepherd is a JavaScript library that helps developers create interactive user onboarding tours and guided walkthroughs for web applications. It solves the problem of user confusion in complex interfaces by providing step-by-step contextual guidance directly within the app. The library enables teams to drive adoption and reduce support requests through self-explanatory tours.
Web developers and product teams building applications that require user onboarding, feature announcements, or interactive training experiences. Particularly useful for SaaS products, enterprise software, and applications with complex workflows.
Developers choose Shepherd for its framework-agnostic approach, extensive customization options, and proven reliability in production environments. Unlike rigid commercial solutions, it offers full control over tour design and behavior while maintaining accessibility standards.
Overview
Guide your users through a tour of your app
Use Cases
Best For
- Creating interactive onboarding tours for new users
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