shadcn-ui
Helps build interface components with shadcn/ui. It makes it easy to quickly create structured and accessible components for websites and apps.
What it does
This tool helps you build visual parts for websites and apps, called 'UI components'. It uses a method called 'Stitch' to help you create these components in an organized and accessible way, and faster.
When to use it
- ✓When you want to create buttons, menus, or text boxes for your website.
- ✓If you need visual elements that work well on different devices.
- ✓To have a consistent look and feel throughout your project.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Create a 'Login' button using shadcn-ui.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
The tool uses a library called shadcn/ui to provide pre-made visual building blocks. It integrates with the 'Stitch design loop' to ensure components are well-structured and easy to use.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add nexu-io/open-design --skill shadcn-uiOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nexu-io/open-design/main/skills/shadcn-ui/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
shadcn-ui
Curated from Google Labs (Stitch).
What it does
Build UI components with shadcn/ui. Pairs with the Stitch design loop to ship structured, accessible components quickly.
Source
- Upstream: https://github.com/google-labs-code/skills
- Category:
design-systems
How to use
This catalogue entry advertises the skill in OpenDesign so the agent discovers it during planning. To run the full upstream workflow with its original assets, scripts, and references, install the upstream bundle into your active agent's skills directory:
# Inspect the upstream README for exact paths
open https://github.com/google-labs-code/skills
Then ask the agent to invoke this skill by name (shadcn-ui) or with
one of the trigger phrases listed in this skill's frontmatter.
FAQ
What are UI components?
These are the visual elements you see on a website or app, like buttons, navigation bars, forms, etc.
What is the Stitch design loop?
It's a process or method that helps create components in an organized and standardized way.
How do I use this?
You can ask the AI to use the 'shadcn-ui' tool to create a specific component, like 'create a product card with shadcn-ui'.
Details
Original description by the author
Build UI components with shadcn/ui. Pairs with the Stitch design loop to ship structured, accessible components quickly.
repo: nexu-io/open-design
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 101k
- Ranking position
- #766
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Updated
- 10/16/2026
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