storybook-patterns

Develop Storybook UI components with CSF3 stories and interaction tests.

1|Updated Mar 1, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/hjemmesidekongen/ai --skill storybook-patterns-hjemmesidekongen

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Skill: storybook-patterns
Source: https://github.com/hjemmesidekongen/ai/tree/main/plugins/smedjen/skills/storybook-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hjemmesidekongen/ai --skill storybook-patterns-hjemmesidekongen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of developing, documenting, and testing UI components using Storybook, ensuring consistency and quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

CSF3 Story Format: Develop stories using the composable CSF3 model for efficient component development.
Interaction Testing: Write automated interaction tests using play functions to simulate user behavior.
Visual Regression Testing: Integrate with tools like Chromatic for reliable visual testing.
MDX Documentation: Create rich, narrative documentation for your components.
Use Case: Develop a new button component, write stories for its various states (primary, secondary, disabled), add interaction tests to ensure click handlers work, and document its usage with MDX.

Quick Start

Use the storybook-patterns skill to generate a CSF3 story file for a React button component.

Frequently Asked Questions about storybook-patterns

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

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How do I write interaction tests for UI components in Storybook?▼

Interaction testing in Storybook uses play functions to simulate user behavior. You write automated tests directly in your CSF3 story files to verify that component state changes and event handlers respond correctly to user input.

What is the CSF3 story format for component development?▼

CSF3 is a composable story format for Storybook component development. It provides a modern, declarative model for defining component states and arguments, streamlining the creation and documentation of isolated UI components.

How do I configure argTypes and decorators for Storybook stories?▼

Storybook patterns guide the configuration of argTypes and decorators to customize component rendering and controls. This allows you to mock context, wrap components, and refine the presentation of your UI components during isolated development.

Does Storybook work with visual regression testing tools like Chromatic?▼

Yes, Storybook integrates with visual regression testing tools like Chromatic. This combination captures visual snapshots of your UI components across various states, ensuring reliable visual testing and preventing unintended UI changes.

What is the best way to document UI components using MDX in Storybook?▼

MDX documentation in Storybook allows you to create rich, narrative documentation for your components. You combine Markdown with JSX to embed interactive component examples directly alongside your usage guidelines and design specifications.

When do I need isolated component development and automated testing in front-end workflows?▼

You need isolated component development and automated testing when building maintainable design systems. Storybook patterns address this by providing an environment to build, visually verify, and interaction-test UI components independently from your main application.