Components.build Specification

Comprehensive guidelines for building modern, composable, and accessible UI components. Contains 16 rule categories covering everything from core principles to distribution, co-authored by Hayden Bleasel and shadcn.

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

• Creating new React components or component libraries
• Designing component APIs and prop interfaces
• Implementing accessibility features (keyboard, ARIA, focus management)
• Building composable component architectures
• Styling components with Tailwind CSS and CVA
• Publishing components to registries or npm

Rule Categories by Priority