Registry

What is the registry?

shadcn/ui maintains a registry of components, blocks, and patterns. It serves as a catalog that AI coding agents can reference to scaffold components directly into your project with the correct styling and dependencies.

Using with AI agents

You can prompt your AI coding agent to build components using the shadcn/ui registry. The agent will pull the required components, wire up dependencies, and generate production-ready code that matches your project's style.

Example prompt:

Create a Contact Form with validation using the shadcn ui registry

The agent will:

• Install any missing shadcn/ui components (Input, Button, Label, etc.)
• Set up form validation with react-hook-form and zod
• Generate a ready-to-use form component styled to match your project