ui-styling

Build accessible user interfaces with shadcn/ui components and Tailwind CSS styling.

1|Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/billiampalad/wd4 --skill ui-styling-billiampalad
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Skill: ui-styling
Source: https://github.com/billiampalad/wd4/tree/main/.agents/skills/design/ui-ux-pro-max-skill-main/.claude/skills/ui-styling
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/billiampalad/wd4 --skill ui-styling-billiampalad

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Building consistent, accessible, and responsive user interfaces from scratch is time-consuming and error-prone. This Skill provides structured guidance for combining shadcn/ui components (built on Radix UI primitives) with Tailwind CSS utility styling, so you can implement production-quality interfaces, themes, and layouts without reinventing design patterns. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Accessible Component Implementation: Install and compose shadcn/ui components such as dialogs, forms, tables, dropdowns, and navigation with built-in Radix UI accessibility, keyboard navigation, and focus management. - Utility-First Styling & Theming: Apply Tailwind CSS for responsive mobile-first layouts, dark mode via CSS variables, custom design tokens, and theme customization. - Automation Scripts: Use bundled Python scripts to add shadcn/ui components with dependency handling and generate tailwind.config.js files with custom colors and fonts. - Use Case: You are building a Next.js dashboard and need a validated login form, a responsive card grid with dark mode, and a data table. This Skill walks you through shadcn/ui setup, form validation with react-hook-form and zod, and responsive Tailwind grid patterns. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to set up shadcn/ui with Tailwind CSS in your React project and build a responsive dashboard page with a validated form and dark mode support.

Frequently Asked Questions about ui-styling

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

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How do I set up shadcn/ui with Tailwind CSS in a React project?▼

Run npx shadcn@latest init, which configures both shadcn/ui and Tailwind CSS through CLI prompts for framework, TypeScript, paths, and theme. Then add components with npx shadcn@latest add followed by component names like button, card, or dialog.

How do I implement dark mode with shadcn/ui and Tailwind?▼

Dark mode uses CSS variables defined in the theme configuration, typically combined with next-themes for toggling. Apply dark: variant classes to themed elements, such as bg-white dark:bg-gray-900, so all components switch consistently.

Does shadcn/ui support form validation?▼

Yes, shadcn/ui Form components integrate with react-hook-form and zod for schema-based validation. You define a zod schema, connect it via zodResolver, and use FormField, FormItem, and FormMessage components to display validation errors accessibly.

Can I use Tailwind CSS without shadcn/ui components?▼

Yes, the Skill covers a Tailwind-only setup. For Vite projects, install tailwindcss and @tailwindcss/vite, add the plugin to vite.config.ts, and import tailwindcss in your CSS entry file.

Are shadcn/ui components accessible for screen readers and keyboards?▼

Yes, shadcn/ui components are built on Radix UI primitives, which provide ARIA patterns, keyboard navigation, focus management, and screen reader announcements out of the box. The Skill's accessibility reference covers these patterns in detail.

What are the limitations of utility-first Tailwind styling?▼

Dynamic class names constructed at runtime can be purged during build, breaking styles. The Skill recommends using static class strings, extracting repeated patterns into components, and leveraging the @theme directive for custom tokens instead of arbitrary dynamic values.