ai-elements

Create AI chat interface components for the ai-elements library.

13|2|Updated Jan 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dylsteck/ship --skill ai-elements-dylsteck
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Skill: ai-elements
Source: https://github.com/dylsteck/ship/tree/main/.agents/skills/ai-elements
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dylsteck/ship --skill ai-elements-dylsteck

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires lucide-react, zod, nanoid, ai, @ai-sdk/react, @ai-sdk/openai, react, and includes scripts (resource) and References (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The ai-elements Skill guides engineers in creating consistent, AI-native UI components for chat interfaces by enforcing composable patterns, shadcn/ui integration, and Vercel AI SDK conventions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a standardized approach to adding new components within packages/elements/src
  • Aligns with existing patterns to ensure cohesive design and behavior across the ai-elements library
  • Use cases include onboarding new components, extending the component library, and fulfilling user requests for new ai-elements components

Quick Start

Create a new ai-elements UI component following the library's composable patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about ai-elements

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build AI chat interface components with shadcn-ui and the Vercel AI SDK?

To build AI chat interface components with shadcn-ui and the Vercel AI SDK, this Skill guides you in creating composable, AI-native UI elements that align with existing library patterns within packages/elements/src.

What is the best way to add new components to an ai-elements library?

The best way to add new components to an ai-elements library is by applying standardized composable patterns that integrate shadcn/ui and Vercel AI SDK conventions, ensuring cohesive design and behavior across the chat interface.

How does the ai-elements Skill enforce consistency for AI-native UI components?

The ai-elements Skill enforces consistency by standardizing the approach to adding components under packages/elements/src, aligning new chat interface elements with existing shadcn/ui integration and Vercel AI SDK conventions.

Do I need React and the Vercel AI SDK to use ai-elements components?

Yes, you need React and the Vercel AI SDK, specifically the @ai-sdk/react and @ai-sdk/openai packages, to properly implement and run the AI chat interface components generated through this Skill.