pick-ui-library

Recommends curated frontend libraries for UI tasks like charts, toasts, and drag and drop.

Updated Aug 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/falentio/cimi --skill pick-ui-library-falentio
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pick-ui-library
Source: https://github.com/falentio/cimi/tree/main/.agents/skills/pick-ui-library
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/falentio/cimi --skill pick-ui-library-falentio

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Choosing the right frontend library for a task often means sifting through dozens of competing options with unclear tradeoffs. This Skill provides an opinionated, curated lookup that maps common UI tasks directly to a single recommended library, eliminating decision fatigue and inconsistent picks across a project. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Task-to-library mapping: Covers UI primitives (base-ui), command menus (cmdk), toasts (Sonner), OTP inputs (input-otp), animation (motion, NumberFlow), charts (Liveline, recharts), drag and drop (dnd kit), virtualization (Virtuoso), state (zustand), and styling (clsx, cva, next-themes). - Existing-stack awareness: Checks package.json first and respects libraries already installed, flagging recommendations without churning dependencies. - Mismatch detection: Catches common anti-patterns like hand-built toasts, div-based dropdowns without focus handling, and rendering thousand-row lists without virtualization. - Use Case: You ask "what should I use for a ⌘K command palette?" and get cmdk as the single answer, wired into your project if requested. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant which library to use for a specific frontend task, such as "what should I use for drag and drop in my React app?"

Frequently Asked Questions about pick-ui-library

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

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What library should I use for drag and drop in React?

Use dnd kit for drag and drop interactions in React. It is the curated pick for this task, covering sortable lists, droppable zones, and draggable elements without needing alternative libraries.

What is the best library for toasts and notifications in React?

Use Sonner for toasts and notifications. It is purpose-built for this exact task, so building toasts by hand or adapting a modal library is an unnecessary mismatch.

recharts vs Liveline for charts, which should I pick?

Use Liveline when data points arrive live and the chart scrolls with time, such as streaming dashboards. Use recharts for everything else, including static or interactive general-purpose charts.

How do I handle virtualization for long lists in React?

Use Virtuoso for virtualizing long lists and large tables. If a project already uses a competitor like react-window, keep it unless you explicitly want to migrate rather than churning the dependency.

When should I use clsx versus cva for styling?

Use clsx for ad-hoc conditional className strings. Use cva when a component has real variants like size, intent, or state that deserve a typed API; the two compose since cva accepts clsx-style inputs.

Does this skill run automatically during frontend work?

No, it only runs when explicitly invoked and does not trigger on its own. You must ask for a library recommendation for a specific task to activate it.