base-ui

Create accessible composable UI components with @base-ui/react primitives.

417|7|Updated Jan 12, 2026
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Skill: base-ui
Source: https://github.com/Asymmetric-al/core/tree/main/.cursor/skills/base-ui
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Asymmetric-al/core --skill base-ui-asymmetric-al

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers build accessible and composable user interface components using the @base-ui/react library, ensuring a consistent and high-quality user experience.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Primitive Components: Provides unstyled, behavior-heavy UI primitives for common patterns like dialogs, menus, and form controls.
  • Accessibility Focus: Emphasizes adherence to ARIA standards and keyboard navigation.
  • Use Case: When creating a custom dropdown menu that needs to be fully accessible and keyboard-navigable, use this Skill to leverage Base UI's Menu primitive.

Quick Start

Implement a dialog component using the Base UI primitives, ensuring all accessibility and interaction behaviors are preserved.

Frequently Asked Questions about base-ui

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build accessible React components that are fully keyboard-navigable?

Build accessible React components by leveraging unstyled UI primitives that enforce ARIA standards and keyboard navigation out of the box. This approach provides the necessary behavior for overlays and menus without dictating the visual style.

Can I use Base UI components with Tailwind CSS for my design system?

Yes, you can use Base UI components with Tailwind CSS because the primitives are completely styling-agnostic. This compatibility allows you to apply Tailwind utility classes directly while retaining the underlying accessible component behavior.

What is the best way to create a custom dropdown menu that handles ARIA attributes?

The best way to create a custom dropdown menu is to utilize behavior-heavy UI primitives. These primitives manage complex ARIA attributes, focus trapping, and keyboard interactions automatically, letting you focus on custom styling.

How do I implement an accessible dialog component in React without rewriting interaction logic?

Implement an accessible dialog component by composing unstyled React primitives designed for overlays. These primitives handle focus management and ARIA roles automatically, ensuring consistent interaction behavior without requiring you to write custom logic.

Does Base UI force a specific styling architecture for frontend form controls?

No, Base UI does not force a specific styling architecture. It provides unstyled, behavior-heavy primitives for form controls, allowing you to integrate your own design system and styling methodologies while maintaining accessibility.

Why use unstyled primitives instead of fully styled component libraries for frontend overlays?

Use unstyled primitives when you need complete control over your design system's appearance without sacrificing accessibility. They provide the complex interaction behaviors and ARIA compliance for overlays, bypassing the rigid themes of styled libraries.