refine-dev

Automate Refine admin app setup with data and auth providers.

Updated Feb 24, 2026
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Skill: refine-dev
Source: https://github.com/cruldra/skills/tree/main/skills/refine-dev
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cruldra/skills --skill refine-dev-cruldra

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Refine Dev helps developers quickly bootstrap and configure Refine-based React admin apps, covering project initialization, core configuration, data providers, auth providers, and UI library integration with shadcn/ui for modern dashboards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project initialization with user preferences (project name, author, license, privacy), frontend framework selection (Vite or Next.js), and Refine architecture options.
  • Data provider and auth provider scaffolding, including example interfaces and usage guides for common backends.
  • UI library integration guidance with shadcn/ui to build cohesive, modern admin UIs.
  • Use Case: Start a new admin panel that quickly boots with prepared providers, routing, and UI scaffolding.

Quick Start

Install the refine-app starter and choose a vite-shadcn preset to scaffold a new admin panel.

Frequently Asked Questions about refine-dev

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

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How do I rapidly scaffold a React admin app with Refine?

Rapidly scaffolding a React admin app with Refine involves automating project initialization, frontend framework selection, and core architecture configuration. This approach quickly bootstraps your dashboard with prepared routing, data providers, and UI library integration.

How do I configure data providers and auth providers in Refine?

Configuring data providers and auth providers in Refine requires defining interfaces that connect your admin panel to backend services. The scaffolding process provides example provider interfaces and usage guides to automate this integration for common backends.

Can I use shadcn/ui to build a Refine admin dashboard?

Yes, you can use shadcn/ui to build a Refine admin dashboard. The setup process includes UI library integration guidance with shadcn/ui, enabling you to build cohesive, modern admin interfaces directly within your scaffolded project.

Does the Refine scaffold support both Vite and Next.js frameworks?

Yes, the Refine scaffold supports both Vite and Next.js frameworks. During project initialization, you can select your preferred frontend framework to establish the foundational architecture for your React admin application.

What is the best way to initialize a new Refine project?

The best way to initialize a new Refine project is through automated initialization prompts that capture your preferences for project name, author, license, and privacy. This ensures your admin panel is correctly configured from the start.

Do I need to manually set up routing when starting a Refine admin panel?

No, you do not need to manually set up routing when starting a Refine admin panel. The scaffolding process automatically prepares the routing and provider configurations, allowing you to quickly boot a fully functional admin application.