Can I modify the components after they are added?

Yes, because the components are added as 'Open Code' in your project files, you can fully customize the logic, accessibility, and styling to fit your needs.

Do I need Tailwind CSS to use this skill?

Yes, shadcn/ui is built natively with Tailwind CSS for styling, and the skill assumes a Tailwind environment is present or being initialized.

Which frontend frameworks are supported?

The skill supports a wide range of frameworks including Next.js, Vite, Remix, Astro, TanStack Router, and manual React setups.

How does this skill install components?

It utilizes the shadcn CLI to copy component source code directly into your project's local directory, giving you full ownership of the code.

shadcn/ui Design System

Name: shadcn/ui Design System
Author: MadAppGang

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Design Tools

Integrates and manages accessible, high-performance UI components using the shadcn/ui framework and CLI for production-grade frontend development.

About

shadcn/ui provides a collection of beautifully designed, accessible components that are copied directly into your codebase rather than installed as dependencies. This skill empowers Claude to initialize the shadcn/ui environment, add specific components like buttons, forms, and dialogs, and manage configuration via components.json. It is ideal for developers who want the speed of a component library with the full control of 'Open Code,' leveraging Tailwind CSS and Radix UI primitives for highly customizable and accessible user interfaces.

Key Features

Accessible UI primitives built on Radix UI and Tailwind CSS
Support for major frameworks including Next.js, Vite, Remix, and Astro
Centralized theming and design token management via CSS variables
Open Code architecture for complete component source ownership
CLI-driven component installation and initialization
177 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Implementing a consistent design system across various React-based frameworks
Customizing UI component logic and styling without library constraints
Rapidly building accessible, responsive dashboards and web applications

About

Key Features

Accessible UI primitives built on Radix UI and Tailwind CSS
Support for major frameworks including Next.js, Vite, Remix, and Astro
Centralized theming and design token management via CSS variables
Open Code architecture for complete component source ownership
CLI-driven component installation and initialization
177 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Implementing a consistent design system across various React-based frameworks
Customizing UI component logic and styling without library constraints
Rapidly building accessible, responsive dashboards and web applications