Can I use this skill with frameworks other than Next.js?

Absolutely. The skill provides specific setup guidance and troubleshooting for Vite, TanStack Start, Remix, Astro, and Expo.

How does the documentation cache function?

The skill automatically maintains a local cache of shadcn/ui documentation that refreshes every 7 days to ensure Claude has access to the most recent component APIs and best practices.

Does it support the latest Tailwind CSS version?

Yes, shadcn-dev includes dedicated support for Tailwind CSS v4, including CSS-first configuration and @theme variable management.

What is the primary purpose of shadcn-dev?

It is a specialized Claude Code Skill designed to automate the installation, configuration, and management of shadcn/ui components within React projects.

What is the cn() utility mentioned in the skill?

It is a standard utility provided by shadcn/ui that combines clsx and tailwind-merge to handle conditional class names and resolve Tailwind CSS conflicts efficiently.

shadcn/ui Component Manager

Name: shadcn/ui Component Manager
Author: nthplusio

bynthplusio

Design Tools

Automates the setup, configuration, and implementation of accessible React components using shadcn/ui and Tailwind CSS.

About

This skill streamlines the development of React applications by providing specialized guidance for the shadcn/ui ecosystem. It handles initial project configuration, component installation, and the implementation of the cn() utility, while offering specific support for advanced features like Tailwind CSS v4, dark mode theming, and complex data tables. It acts as a bridge between official documentation and your code, maintaining a local documentation cache to ensure you're always using the latest component APIs and best practices across various frameworks like Next.js, Vite, and Remix.

Key Features

Tailwind CSS v4 integration and modern @theme configuration
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Local documentation caching for up-to-date component API references
Automated project initialization and configuration for shadcn/ui
Rapid component installation and dependency management
Autonomous troubleshooting for styling conflicts and hydration errors

Use Cases

Implementing complex UI patterns like validated forms and sortable data tables
Adding and customizing accessible Radix-based UI components to existing apps
Initializing a new Next.js or Vite project with a standardized design system

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add nthplusio/functional-claude shadcn-dev

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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