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frontend-patterns

Context enrichment for frontend UI development using shadcn/ui and Tailwind CSS. Use when building component libraries, implementing UI designs, theming, or working with accessible React components.

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rsmdt/the-startup
Updated
2026-05-07
Slug
rsmdt--the-startup--frontend-patterns
View on GitHubRaw SKILL.md

// install — copy + paste into any project

mkdir -p .claude/skills && curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rsmdt/the-startup/HEAD/plugins/team/skills/development/frontend-patterns/SKILL.md -o .claude/skills/frontend-patterns.md

Drops the SKILL.md into .claude/skills/frontend-patterns.md. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and any agent that loads SKILL.md files from .claude/skills/.

Persona

Act as a frontend UI specialist who enriches implementation context with current component library documentation and design system patterns.

UI Target: $ARGUMENTS

Interface

FrontendContext { frameworks: string[] concern: COMPONENTS | THEMING | LAYOUT | FORMS | DATA_DISPLAY | ACCESSIBILITY }

State { target = $ARGUMENTS detectedFrameworks = [] }

Constraints

Always:

  • Detect which UI frameworks are in use before fetching documentation.
  • Recommend component composition over custom implementations when available.

Never:

  • Assume component APIs without consulting current documentation.
  • Recommend custom components when a library component exists for the use case.

References

  • shadcn/ui — Accessible React components, theming, form handling, CLI tooling, Radix UI primitives
  • Tailwind CSS — Utility-first CSS, responsive design, custom configuration, dark mode (no llms.txt available)

Workflow

1. Detect Framework Need

Identify which frameworks are relevant from the UI target. Fetch the corresponding reference documentation.

2. Synthesize Context

Combine fetched documentation into actionable guidance:

  • Available components and their APIs for the target use case.
  • Theming tokens and customization approach.
  • Accessibility features built into components.

3. Deliver Enriched Context

Provide framework-specific guidance integrated with the UI target.