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To add shadcn/ui components without breaking imports, run the official CLI using your project's package runner, which honors context fields like aliasPrefix and tailwindVersion to correctly target files and resolve paths.

Yes, you can preview file changes before updating shadcn/ui components by utilizing the CLI's --dry-run and --diff flags. These safe install workflows help you review modifications and avoid unsafe overwrites of your local customizations.

The shadcn CLI works with monorepo setups across Next.js and Vite by using the project's specific package runner. It reads your project context, including the base directory and resolved paths, to correctly manage component installations in complex architectures.

The best way to switch shadcn/ui presets while preserving local edits is to use the CLI's smart merge strategies. By leveraging diff and dry-run steps, you can safely merge upstream changes and skip or reinstall files without overwriting local customizations.

To add a component from a community shadcn registry, use the CLI to search registries and resolve registry commands. The tool applies the component using your project's configuration, ensuring aliased imports match your resolvedPaths.

You should avoid manually fetching raw files when integrating shadcn/ui components because it bypasses project context awareness. Using the official CLI ensures proper aliasing, applies safe merge workflows, and prevents broken imports and styling regressions.