STYLING

Configure Tailwind CSS v4 styling with shadcn/ui tokens for Next.js 16 / React 19 apps.

2|2|Updated Feb 9, 2017
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Skill: STYLING
Source: https://github.com/sumik5/dotfiles/tree/main/claude-code/skills/developing-nextjs/STYLING.md
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sumik5/dotfiles --skill styling-sumik5

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This guide standardizes styling with Tailwind CSS v4 and shadcn/ui, ensuring visual consistency, tokens, and scalable design.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tailwind setup: v4 configuration and global styles.
  • shadcn/ui integration: Component styling conventions and tokens.
  • Theming: Consistent color tokens and responsive design.

Quick Start

Apply a design system token to a new card component in a Next.js page.

Frequently Asked Questions about STYLING

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up Tailwind CSS v4 with shadcn/ui in a Next.js project?

Tailwind v4 setup with shadcn/ui involves configuring Tailwind in your Next.js project, importing global styles, and installing shadcn/ui components. This Skill provides standardized configuration templates and integration patterns to ensure visual consistency across your application using design tokens.

What's the best way to implement a consistent theming system with Tailwind and shadcn/ui?

Implement theming by defining color tokens in Tailwind configuration, applying them through shadcn/ui components, and ensuring responsive design consistency. This Skill guides you through token creation, component styling conventions, and design system patterns for scalable, maintainable styling.

Can I use shadcn/ui components with Tailwind CSS v4?

Yes, shadcn/ui is built on Tailwind CSS and integrates seamlessly with Tailwind v4. This Skill provides proven styling guidelines and configuration templates for combining shadcn/ui components with Tailwind v4 in Next.js 16 and React 19 applications.

How do I apply design tokens to custom components in Next.js?

Apply design tokens by defining them in Tailwind configuration, then using token classes in your component markup. This Skill demonstrates how to craft card components and other UI elements using standardized tokens, ensuring visual consistency across your design system.

What are the key differences between Tailwind v4 and earlier versions for styling?

Tailwind v4 introduces updated configuration syntax and improved utility handling. This Skill covers v4-specific setup, global styles configuration, and best practices for building modern React applications with the latest Tailwind features and shadcn/ui integration.