shadcn
Manages shadcn components and projects — adding, searching, fixing, debugging, styling, and composing UI. Provides project context, component docs, and usage examples. Applies when working with shadcn/ui, component registries, presets, --preset codes, or any project with a components.json file. Also triggers for "shadcn init", "create an app with --preset", or "switch to --preset".
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About shadcn
The 'shadcn' skill is designed to manage shadcn components and projects efficiently, focusing on tasks such as adding, searching, fixing, debugging, styling, and composing user interfaces (UI). It enhances the user experience by integrating seamlessly with shadcn/ui, component registries, and presets, ensuring developers can work with UI components effectively. This skill simplifies the process of handling UI components by providing direct access to essential documentation, project context, and usage examples. It is activated when working with projects that include a components.json file, or when using commands like 'shadcn init', 'create an app with --preset', or 'switch to --preset'. By using this skill, developers can save time and reduce the complexity of component management within their projects.
FAQ
How do I use the shadcn skill?
To use the shadcn skill, run the appropriate CLI commands based on your project's package manager. For example, use 'npx shadcn@latest' or 'pnpm dlx shadcn@latest'. You can also run 'npx shadcn@latest info --json' to retrieve project information or 'npx shadcn@latest docs <component>' to access documentation for any component.
What are the main features of shadcn?
Shadcn helps manage UI components by adding, searching, fixing, debugging, styling, and composing UI elements. It also provides project context and access to component documentation and usage examples. The skill works in projects with a components.json file and supports various commands like 'shadcn init' or 'create an app with --preset'.
Can I use shadcn with any project?
Shadcn is compatible with projects that use shadcn/ui, component registries, presets, or any project containing a components.json file. It is also integrated with specific commands like 'shadcn init', 'create an app with --preset', and 'switch to --preset'.
Are there any specific requirements for using shadcn?
To use shadcn, ensure that your project uses a package manager like npm, pnpm, or bun. Additionally, you should have shadcn/ui integrated into your project, and you should be working with a components.json file for compatibility.
What limitations does shadcn have?
Shadcn relies on proper usage of CLI commands and requires a compatible project setup with shadcn/ui and a components.json file. The skill is not user-invocable directly and must be accessed via appropriate commands within the project.
Install shadcn
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
Repository
shadcn/ui