shadcn

shadcn/ui component patterns, customization, theming, and integration.

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Best use case

shadcn is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

shadcn/ui component patterns, customization, theming, and integration.

Teams using shadcn should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/shadcn/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/web-development/skills/shadcn/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/shadcn/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How shadcn Compares

Feature / AgentshadcnStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

shadcn/ui component patterns, customization, theming, and integration.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# shadcn/ui Skill

Expert assistance for building UIs with shadcn/ui components.

## Capabilities

- Install and configure components
- Customize component styles
- Implement theming
- Extend components
- Integrate with forms

## Usage Pattern

```bash
npx shadcn-ui@latest add button dialog form
```

```tsx
import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
import { Dialog, DialogContent, DialogHeader, DialogTitle, DialogTrigger } from '@/components/ui/dialog';

<Dialog>
  <DialogTrigger asChild>
    <Button variant="outline">Open</Button>
  </DialogTrigger>
  <DialogContent>
    <DialogHeader>
      <DialogTitle>Title</DialogTitle>
    </DialogHeader>
    {/* Content */}
  </DialogContent>
</Dialog>
```

## Theming

```css
:root {
  --primary: 222.2 47.4% 11.2%;
  --primary-foreground: 210 40% 98%;
}
```

## Target Processes

- react-application-development
- nextjs-full-stack
- rapid-prototyping