shadcn

shadcn: What this skill does

shadcn is a reusable agent skill listed on skills.sh under shadcn/ui. skills.sh rank #40, installs 147.4K, GitHub stars 114.9K, first seen Mar 6, 2026.

Complete shadcn/ui component management for adding, searching, fixing, styling, and composing UI. Manages the full component lifecycle: search registries, add components, view docs, preview changes with --dry-run and --diff , and intelligently merge upstream updates while preserving local modifications Enforces critical rules across forms (FieldGroup, Field, InputGroup, validation states), composition (Groups, overlays, Card structure), styling (semantic colors, gap spacing, size shorthand), and icons (data-icon attributes) Supports multiple registries (@shadcn, @magicui, @tailark, community presets) and provides component selection guidance via a reference table covering buttons, forms, overlays, navigation, charts, and layouts Injects project context automatically including aliases, framework, base library (radix vs base), icon library, Tailwind version, and resolved paths to ensure co

When to use it

• Use this skill when the task matches the package name, repository context, or skills.sh topic: shadcn React.
• Prefer it when a repeatable workflow is better than a one-off prompt: setup, review, design, deployment, automation, research, media generation, or operational checks.
• For production work, read the linked repository and install command before allowing the agent to run scripts or modify files.

How an agent should use it

1. Confirm the user intent and whether this skill is the right fit.
2. Install or inspect the skill with the official command from skills.sh.
3. Read the local SKILL.md and only load extra files referenced by that skill.
4. Follow the skill's workflow, then verify the result with tests, screenshots, audits, or source-backed checks as appropriate.
5. Record any constraints, missing credentials, tool permissions, or security warnings before handoff.

Quality and safety checks

• Check repository ownership and source reputation: shadcn/ui.
• Review security audit signals before installing; skills.sh reports: Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass Socket Pass Snyk Warn.
• Never grant broad shell, browser, cloud, or deployment permissions without user approval.
• Treat generated output as draft until validated by the skill's own acceptance criteria.
• If the skill touches cloud resources, costs, credentials, customer data, or production deploys, require a human review step.

Sources and install

• skills.sh page: https://www.skills.sh/shadcn/ui/shadcn
• Repository: https://github.com/shadcn/ui
• Install command: npx skills add https://github.com/shadcn/ui --skill shadcn

FAQ

Is shadcn an agent, a prompt, or a skill?
It is a skill: a reusable package of task-specific instructions and supporting files that an agent can load when the user's request matches the workflow.

Should I install it automatically?
Only after checking the repository, install command, audit status, and whether the user wants this capability in the current agent environment.

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It helps users discover practical agent capabilities from the open skills ecosystem and compare them by task, source, install count, and operational risk.