ui-styling

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

Updated Aug 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/trobias/portfolio-nextjs-v2 --skill ui-styling-trobias
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ui-styling
Source: https://github.com/trobias/portfolio-nextjs-v2/tree/main/.agents/skills/ui-styling
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/trobias/portfolio-nextjs-v2 --skill ui-styling-trobias

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Building consistent, accessible, and responsive user interfaces from scratch is slow and error-prone. This Skill provides structured guidance for composing production UIs with shadcn/ui components (built on Radix UI primitives), styling them with Tailwind CSS utilities, and producing canvas-based visual designs, so you avoid reinventing component patterns and design tokens. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Accessible Component Library: Install and compose shadcn/ui components (dialogs, forms, tables, navigation) with built-in Radix UI accessibility, keyboard navigation, and TypeScript type safety. - Utility-First Styling: Apply Tailwind CSS for responsive mobile-first layouts, dark mode, theme customization via CSS variables, and consistent design tokens. - Visual Design System: Create canvas-based visual compositions and posters using bundled open-license fonts and a philosophy-driven design approach. - Use Case: You need a dashboard with a validated login form, responsive card grid, and dark mode toggle in a Next.js app. The Skill walks you through shadcn/ui setup, form validation with react-hook-form and zod, and Tailwind responsive/dark-mode classes. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to scaffold a responsive dashboard page with shadcn/ui cards, a validated form, and dark mode support using Tailwind CSS.

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 add shadcn/ui components to a Next.js project?▼

Run npx shadcn@latest init to configure the framework, TypeScript, paths, and theme, then add components with npx shadcn@latest add button card dialog. Components are copied into your codebase for full customization.

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

Use next-themes for theme switching and define colors as CSS variables that Tailwind maps to utilities. Apply dark: variant classes such as dark:bg-gray-900 to themed elements so both modes stay consistent.

What is the difference between shadcn/ui and a traditional component library?▼

shadcn/ui uses a copy-paste distribution model where components live in your own codebase instead of a node_modules package. This gives full control over markup and styling while keeping Radix UI accessibility primitives underneath.

Does Tailwind CSS support responsive mobile-first design?▼

Yes, Tailwind uses mobile-first breakpoints (sm, md, lg, xl, 2xl) where unprefixed utilities apply to all sizes and prefixed variants apply at larger screens. It also supports container queries and custom breakpoints.

Why should I avoid dynamic class names in Tailwind CSS?▼

Tailwind purges unused styles at build time by scanning source files for complete class names. Dynamically constructed class strings are not detected, so those styles get removed from the final CSS and the UI breaks.