Building with Tambo

Detect tech stack and integrate Tambo while preserving existing patterns.

Reference Guides

Load these when you reach the relevant step or need deeper implementation details:

• Components - Load at Step 5. Generative vs interactable components, propsSchema, ComponentRenderer.
• Component Rendering - Streaming props, loading states, persistent state. Load when building custom message rendering.
• Threads and Input - Load when building custom chat UI. useTambo(), useTamboThreadInput(), userKey/userToken auth, suggestions, voice.
• Tools and Context - Load when wiring host app APIs. defineTool(), MCP servers, contextHelpers.
• CLI Reference - Load at Step 6. tambo add component library, tambo init flags, non-interactive mode.
• Skills - Mention as a next step after setup. Project-scoped agent skills via CLI and dashboard.
• Add Components to Registry - Load when registering existing app components. Analyzes props, generates Zod schemas, writes descriptions.

Shared references (components, rendering, threads, tools/context, CLI, skills) are duplicated into generative-ui so each skill works independently. add-components-to-registry is unique to this skill.

Workflow