styling-with-shadcn

Build accessible Next.js UIs using shadcn/ui components with Radix UI and Tailwind CSS.

Updated Jan 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/salmanparacha/speckitplus-calculator --skill styling-with-shadcn-salmanparacha
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Skill: styling-with-shadcn
Source: https://github.com/salmanparacha/speckitplus-calculator/tree/main/.claude/skills-nocontext/styling-with-shadcn
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/salmanparacha/speckitplus-calculator --skill styling-with-shadcn-salmanparacha

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @hookform/resolvers, @radix-ui/react-*, @tanstack/react-table, class-variance-authority, clsx, lucide-react, next-themes, react-hook-form, sonner, tailwind-merge, zod, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Builds beautiful, accessible UIs quickly using shadcn/ui components in Next.js, reducing boilerplate for common UI patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reusable UI primitives built on Radix UI and Tailwind CSS for Next.js apps.
  • Form handling with react-hook-form + Zod validation, including patterns for dialogs, tables, and sidebars.
  • Dark mode setup and theme integration for consistent UI across environments.
  • Use cases include dashboards, admin panels, forms, modals, and interactive components with cohesive styling.

Quick Start

Initialize shadcn/ui in your Next.js project and begin adding components as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about styling-with-shadcn

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build accessible UI components in Next.js using shadcn/ui?

shadcn/ui provides reusable UI primitives built on Radix UI and Tailwind CSS for Next.js apps, enabling rapid assembly of accessible dashboards, forms, dialogs, and tables with consistent styling and reduced boilerplate.

How do I add form validation with react-hook-form and Zod in Next.js?

Integrate react-hook-form with Zod in Next.js using the @hookform/resolvers dependency to handle form validation, enabling type-safe schema validation for forms, dialogs, and interactive components.

Does shadcn/ui work with TanStack tables and dark mode in Next.js?

shadcn/ui supports TanStack tables for data tables and dark mode in Next.js through the next-themes dependency, ensuring cohesive theme integration and consistent UI across environments.

What's the best way to structure reusable UI components for dashboards in Next.js?

Structure reusable UI components for Next.js dashboards using shadcn/ui patterns with class-variance-authority and tailwind-merge, ensuring cohesive styling across modals, sidebars, and tables.

Do I need Tailwind CSS and Radix UI to use shadcn/ui in a Next.js project?

Yes, shadcn/ui in Next.js requires Tailwind CSS and Radix UI as foundational dependencies, because the component primitives are built directly on them for styling and accessible design.