Naive UI Practices

Usage guide for Naive UI and Vue 3 applications. Contains 33 rules across 8 categories, prioritized by impact to guide automated refactoring, component creation, and troubleshooting.

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

• Writing new Vue 3 components using Naive UI
• Implementing forms and data validation
• Handling large datasets with virtual scrolling (DataTable, Tree, Select)
• Customizing application themes and dark mode
• Troubleshooting Naive UI usage issues and styling conflicts

Rule Categories by Priority

Priority	Category	Impact	Prefix
1	Core Configuration	CRITICAL	core-
2	Form & Data Input	CRITICAL	component-
3	Complex Data Display	HIGH	component-
4	Feedback & Overlay	HIGH	component-
5	Layout & Navigation	MEDIUM	component-
6	Basic Data Display	MEDIUM	component-
7	Advanced Customization	LOW-MEDIUM	core-
8	Ecosystem & Troubleshooting	LOW	core-

Quick Reference

1. Core Configuration (CRITICAL)

• core-setup - Auto-import setup, global config, providers
• core-theme - Theme overrides, dark mode, CSS variables, useThemeVars
• core-import-on-demand - Import on demand and tree shaking
• core-nuxtjs - Nuxt.js integration best practices
• core-ssr - Server-Side Rendering guidelines
• core-style-conflict - Potential style conflict resolution

2. Form & Data Input (CRITICAL)

• component-form-validation - Validation rules, dynamic forms, array fields
• component-form - Layout, validation, dynamic fields, nested forms
• component-input - Formatted input, precision, validation triggers
• component-select - Filterable, multiple, tags, async search, custom render
• component-datepicker - Date ranges, shortcuts, formatting, timezone
• component-upload - Custom request, file handling, drag drop

3. Complex Data Display (HIGH)

• component-datatable - Virtual scroll, remote data, sorting, filtering, fixed columns
• component-tree - Async loading, checkable, controlled state, large dataset handling
• component-virtual-list - Virtual scrolling patterns

4. Feedback & Overlay (HIGH)

• component-modal - Form modals, draggable, focus management, async close
• component-feedback - Programmatic API, global methods (Message, Notification)
• component-feedback-alert - Alert, Skeleton, Spin, LoadingBar, Popconfirm

5. Layout & Navigation (MEDIUM)

• component-layout - Layout, Grid, Flex, Space, Card, Divider
• component-menu - Menu, Dropdown, Breadcrumb, Tabs
• component-navigation-steps - Steps, Timeline, Pagination, Anchor, BackTop

6. Basic Data Display (MEDIUM)

• component-data-display - Image, List, Descriptions, Calendar, Time, Countdown
• component-display - Badge, Tag, Avatar, Progress, Statistic, Result, Empty
• component-button - Button variants, loading, icons
• component-selection - Radio, Checkbox, Switch, Slider, Rate, ColorPicker

7. Advanced Customization (LOW-MEDIUM)

• core-customize-theme - Customizing theme extensively
• core-fonts - Configuring fonts
• core-i18n - Internationalization
• core-controlled-uncontrolled - Controlled manner & uncontrolled manner

8. Ecosystem & Troubleshooting (LOW)

• core-troubleshooting - Common issues and quick fixes
• core-installation - Installation guidelines
• core-jsx - JSX & TSX usage
• core-umd - Using UMD build
• core-usage-sfc - Usage in SFC
• core-vite-ssge - Vite SSG/SSE integration
• core-vitepress - Vitepress integration
• core-experimental-features - Experimental features

How to Use

Read individual rule files for detailed explanations and code examples:

references/core-setup.md
references/component-datatable.md

Each rule file contains:

• Specific implementation details
• Code examples for Vue 3 setup script
• Warning notes and prerequisites
• Relevant TypeScript interfaces

Full Compiled Document

For the complete guide with all rules expanded: AGENTS.md