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+---
+title: April 2026 - shadcn apply
+description: Switch presets in existing projects without starting over.
+date: 2026-04-08
+---
+
+We added `shadcn apply` so you can switch presets in an existing project without starting over.
+
+When you run `npx shadcn@latest apply` in an existing project, we apply a new preset, reinstall your existing components, and update your theme, colors, CSS variables, fonts, and icons.
+
+```bash
+npx shadcn@latest apply --preset b2D0vQ7G4
+```
+
+The CLI keeps the current base and RTL settings from your existing project, even when the preset URL was generated with different values.
+
+<Button asChild size="sm">
+  <Link href="/create" className="mt-6 no-underline!">
+    Try a Preset
+  </Link>
+</Button>