shadcn-ui-best-practices
shadcn/ui Best Practices
Comprehensive best practices guide for shadcn/ui applications, designed for AI agents and LLMs. Contains 48 rules across 8 categories, prioritized by impact to guide component composition, styling, accessibility, and performance optimization.
When to Apply
Reference these guidelines when:
- Installing and configuring shadcn/ui in a project
- Composing component structures with Dialog, Select, or Dropdown
- Implementing theming with CSS variables and dark mode
- Building accessible forms with validation and error handling
- Creating data tables with TanStack Table integration
Rule Categories by Priority
| Priority | Category | Impact | Prefix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLI & Project Setup | CRITICAL | setup- |
| 2 | Component Composition | CRITICAL | comp- |
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