base-ui

Provide unstyled React components for building accessible UIs.

Updated May 21, 2026
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Skill: base-ui
Source: https://github.com/shades-of-web/skills/tree/main/skills/base-ui
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shades-of-web/skills --skill base-ui-shades-of-web

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @base-ui/react, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a library of unstyled, composable React components, simplifying the creation of UI elements while maintaining accessibility and customization control.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unstyled Components: Base UI offers a set of primitive components that can be styled using CSS/Tailwind/CSS Modules.
  • Composability: Design multi-part components by assembling 'Root' and subparts like 'Trigger', 'Popup', 'Item', etc.
  • Accessibility: Follows best practices for accessibility, ensuring forms and controls are accessible to all users.
  • Use Case: Use Base UI to create custom forms, menus, overlays, and toolbars that meet accessibility requirements while allowing complete styling control.

Quick Start

Create a new form with Base UI by using the Field component and wrapping inputs with the Form component.

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 UI components without default styles?

To build accessible React UI components without default styles, use unstyled component primitives that handle logic and accessibility while allowing complete CSS control. This approach ensures forms and controls remain fully customizable.

Can I use Tailwind CSS to style unstyled React components?

Yes, you can use Tailwind CSS to style unstyled React components. These primitive components are designed to support Tailwind CSS, CSS Modules, or standard CSS for complete styling and customization control.

What is the best way to create accessible custom forms in React?

The best way to create accessible custom forms in React is using composable primitive components like Field and Form wrappers. This handles input logic and accessibility requirements while allowing complete styling control.

How do I assemble multi-part navigation and feedback components in React?

You assemble multi-part navigation and feedback components in React by composably combining primitive parts like Root, Trigger, Popup, and Item. This design allows you to build custom menus and overlays easily.

Do I need React to use these unstyled UI components?

Yes, you need React to use these unstyled UI components. The component library is built specifically for React and requires the @base-ui/react dependency to handle form inputs, navigation, and feedback elements.