syncfusion-react-mention

Integrate Syncfusion React MentionComponent for tagging users or items in editable content.

3|8|Updated Mar 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/syncfusion/react-ui-components-skills --skill syncfusion-react-mention
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Skill: syncfusion-react-mention
Source: https://github.com/syncfusion/react-ui-components-skills/tree/main/skills/syncfusion-react-mention
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/syncfusion/react-ui-components-skills --skill syncfusion-react-mention

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Syncfusion React Mention provides a declarative, self-contained unit to add user and item tagging inside editable content by wiring the MentionComponent with data binding, templates, events, and accessibility features to deliver a consistent UX across React apps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Data binding: easy binding of local arrays or remote DataManager sources to provide live suggestions.
  • Templates & customization: customize item templates, display text, localization, and accessibility (ARIA) for the mention popup.
  • Use Case: tag teammates in comments, channels, or rich-text editors and bind selected values back into the editor with clean, typed output.

Quick Start

Install and configure the Mention component in a React project by importing it, providing a target editable element, binding a dataSource and fields mapping, then render the component to test the mention popup.

Frequently Asked Questions about syncfusion-react-mention

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add @mention tagging functionality to a React editable content area?▼

To add @mention tagging in React, bind a data source to a mention component targeting an editable element, which filters suggestions and inserts tagged items as users type the trigger character.

Can I bind remote data sources to a React mention dropdown for live suggestions?▼

Yes, you can bind remote data sources to the React mention dropdown using a DataManager, enabling live suggestions fetched from APIs to populate the tagging popup as users type.

How do I customize the popup rendering and item templates for React mentions?▼

You can customize the mention popup rendering in React by defining custom item templates, configuring display text fields, and applying localization to tailor the suggestion list appearance.

Do React mention components support accessibility and ARIA attributes for screen readers?▼

Yes, the React mention component supports accessibility features by implementing ARIA attributes in the popup, ensuring suggestion lists are navigable and readable by screen readers.

What's the best way to handle mention events and bind selected values back into a React editor?▼

Handle mention events by binding selected values back into your React editor through typed outputs, capturing selection events to insert clean formatted tags into comments, chats, or collaborative editors.

Does this React mention component work without installing additional UI dependencies?▼

Yes, the React mention component operates as a self-contained unit with no external dependencies, allowing you to wire data binding, templates, and events directly within your React project.