shadcn
58 community-maintained best practices for shadcn/ui component development, organized by priority and impact.
- Covers 10 rule categories spanning CLI setup, component architecture, accessibility, styling, forms, data display, layout, composition, performance, and state management
- Each rule includes specific guidance on Radix primitives, Tailwind styling, React Hook Form integration, and accessibility compliance
- Prioritized by impact: CRITICAL rules for setup and architecture, HIGH for styling and forms, MEDIUM for composition and performance
- Designed for automated refactoring and code generation workflows, with individual reference files and a compiled single-document guide
shadcn/ui Community Best Practices
Comprehensive best practices guide for shadcn/ui applications, maintained by the shadcn/ui community. Contains 58 rules across 10 categories, prioritized by impact to guide automated refactoring and code generation.
When to Apply
Reference these guidelines when:
- Installing and configuring shadcn/ui in a project
- Writing new shadcn/ui components or composing primitives
- Implementing forms with React Hook Form and Zod validation
- Building data tables or handling large dataset displays
- Customizing themes or adding dark mode support
- Reviewing code for accessibility compliance
Rule Categories by Priority
| Priority | Category | Impact | Prefix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLI & Project Setup | CRITICAL | setup- |
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