
web-component-design
Master React, Vue, and Svelte component patterns including CSS-in-JS, composition strategies, and reusable component architecture. Use when building UI component libraries, designing component APIs, or implementing frontend design systems.
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Web Component Design
Build reusable, maintainable UI components using modern frameworks with clean composition patterns and styling approaches.
When to Use This Skill
- Designing reusable component libraries or design systems
- Implementing complex component composition patterns
- Choosing and applying CSS-in-JS solutions
- Building accessible, responsive UI components
- Creating consistent component APIs across a codebase
- Refactoring legacy components into modern patterns
- Implementing compound components or render props
Core Concepts
1. Component Composition Patterns
Compound Components: Related components that work together
// Usage
<Select value={value} onChange={setValue}>
<Select.Trigger>Choose option</Select.Trigger>
<Select.Options>
<Select.Option value="a">Option A</Select.Option>
<Select.Option value="b">Option B</Select.Option>
</Select.Options>
</Select>
Render Props: Delegate rendering to parent
<DataFetcher url="/api/users">
{({ data, loading, error }) =>
loading ? <Spinner /> : <UserList users={data} />
}
</DataFetcher>
Slots (Vue/Svelte): Named content injection points
<template>
<Card>
<template #header>Title</template>
<template #content>Body text</template>
<template #footer><Button>Action</Button></template>
</Card>
</template>
2. CSS-in-JS Approaches
| Solution | Approach | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Tailwind CSS | Utility classes | Rapid prototyping, design systems |
| CSS Modules | Scoped CSS files | Existing CSS, gradual adoption |
| styled-components | Template literals | React, dynamic styling |
| Emotion | Object/template styles | Flexible, SSR-friendly |
| Vanilla Extract | Zero-runtime | Performance-critical apps |
3. Component API Design
interface ButtonProps {
variant?: "primary" | "secondary" | "ghost";
size?: "sm" | "md" | "lg";
isLoading?: boolean;
isDisabled?: boolean;
leftIcon?: React.ReactNode;
rightIcon?: React.ReactNode;
children: React.ReactNode;
onClick?: () => void;
}
Principles:
- Use semantic prop names (
isLoadingvsloading) - Provide sensible defaults
- Support composition via
children - Allow style overrides via
classNameorstyle
Quick Start: React Component with Tailwind
import { forwardRef, type ComponentPropsWithoutRef } from "react";
import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority";
import { cn } from "@/lib/utils";
const buttonVariants = cva(
"inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-md font-medium transition-colors focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50",
{
variants: {
variant: {
primary: "bg-blue-600 text-white hover:bg-blue-700",
secondary: "bg-gray-100 text-gray-900 hover:bg-gray-200",
ghost: "hover:bg-gray-100 hover:text-gray-900",
},
size: {
sm: "h-8 px-3 text-sm",
md: "h-10 px-4 text-sm",
lg: "h-12 px-6 text-base",
},
},
defaultVariants: {
variant: "primary",
size: "md",
},
},
);
interface ButtonProps
extends
ComponentPropsWithoutRef<"button">,
VariantProps<typeof buttonVariants> {
isLoading?: boolean;
}
export const Button = forwardRef<HTMLButtonElement, ButtonProps>(
({ className, variant, size, isLoading, children, ...props }, ref) => (
<button
ref={ref}
className={cn(buttonVariants({ variant, size }), className)}
disabled={isLoading || props.disabled}
{...props}
>
{isLoading && <Spinner className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />}
{children}
</button>
),
);
Button.displayName = "Button";
Framework Patterns
React: Compound Components
import { createContext, useContext, useState, type ReactNode } from "react";
interface AccordionContextValue {
openItems: Set<string>;
toggle: (id: string) => void;
}
const AccordionContext = createContext<AccordionContextValue | null>(null);
function useAccordion() {
const context = useContext(AccordionContext);
if (!context) throw new Error("Must be used within Accordion");
return context;
}
export function Accordion({ children }: { children: ReactNode }) {
const [openItems, setOpenItems] = useState<Set<string>>(new Set());
const toggle = (id: string) => {
setOpenItems((prev) => {
const next = new Set(prev);
next.has(id) ? next.delete(id) : next.add(id);
return next;
});
};
return (
<AccordionContext.Provider value={{ openItems, toggle }}>
<div className="divide-y">{children}</div>
</AccordionContext.Provider>
);
}
Accordion.Item = function AccordionItem({
id,
title,
children,
}: {
id: string;
title: string;
children: ReactNode;
}) {
const { openItems, toggle } = useAccordion();
const isOpen = openItems.has(id);
return (
<div>
<button onClick={() => toggle(id)} className="w-full text-left py-3">
{title}
</button>
{isOpen && <div className="pb-3">{children}</div>}
</div>
);
};
Vue 3: Composables
<script setup lang="ts">
import { ref, computed, provide, inject, type InjectionKey } from "vue";
interface TabsContext {
activeTab: Ref<string>;
setActive: (id: string) => void;
}
const TabsKey: InjectionKey<TabsContext> = Symbol("tabs");
// Parent component
const activeTab = ref("tab-1");
provide(TabsKey, {
activeTab,
setActive: (id: string) => {
activeTab.value = id;
},
});
// Child component usage
const tabs = inject(TabsKey);
const isActive = computed(() => tabs?.activeTab.value === props.id);
</script>
Svelte 5: Runes
<script lang="ts">
interface Props {
variant?: 'primary' | 'secondary';
size?: 'sm' | 'md' | 'lg';
onclick?: () => void;
children: import('svelte').Snippet;
}
let { variant = 'primary', size = 'md', onclick, children }: Props = $props();
const classes = $derived(
`btn btn-${variant} btn-${size}`
);
</script>
<button class={classes} {onclick}>
{@render children()}
</button>
Best Practices
- Single Responsibility: Each component does one thing well
- Prop Drilling Prevention: Use context for deeply nested data
- Accessible by Default: Include ARIA attributes, keyboard support
- Controlled vs Uncontrolled: Support both patterns when appropriate
- Forward Refs: Allow parent access to DOM nodes
- Memoization: Use
React.memo,useMemofor expensive renders - Error Boundaries: Wrap components that may fail
Common Issues
- Prop Explosion: Too many props - consider composition instead
- Style Conflicts: Use scoped styles or CSS Modules
- Re-render Cascades: Profile with React DevTools, memo appropriately
- Accessibility Gaps: Test with screen readers and keyboard navigation
- Bundle Size: Tree-shake unused component variants
FAQ
What does the web-component-design skill do?
Master React, Vue, and Svelte component patterns including CSS-in-JS, composition strategies, and reusable component architecture. Use when building UI component libraries, designing component APIs, or implementing frontend design systems.
How do I install web-component-design?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/wshobson/agents --skill web-component-design in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/web-component-design/ (personal) or .claude/skills/web-component-design/ (project).
Which AI agents can use web-component-design?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is web-component-design safe to install?
Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk passed; Runlayer passed; ZeroLeaks passed. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.
Who maintains web-component-design?
It is published by wshobson in wshobson/agents. It has 13,267 recorded installs.
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