#What is shadcn/ui + TanStack Form?

shadcn/ui + TanStack Form is an open-source library that combines the customizable, accessible primitives of shadcn/ui with the powerful validation and performance of TanStack Form to create type-safe, production-ready React forms. Developed for developers building complex UIs—like user registrations, dashboards, or e-commerce checkouts—it eliminates common pain points in form handling by providing fully typed components that integrate validation out of the box. Whether you're prototyping a signup flow or scaling a multi-step wizard, this combo delivers forms that are performant (minimal re-renders), accessible (ARIA-compliant), and easy to style with Tailwind CSS. Hosted by Felipe Stanzani, it's a go-to resource for React devs seeking a shadcn/ui-native way to handle forms without boilerplate, making it ideal for Next.js apps where type safety and UX matter most.

#Features ⚡️

• Type-Safe Validation: Full TypeScript integration with TanStack Form's schema support (Zod, Yup, etc.) for compile-time error catching.

• Accessible Primitives: Leverages shadcn/ui's Radix UI base for keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and semantic markup.

• Performance Optimized: Uses TanStack Form's uncontrolled inputs and subscription model to avoid unnecessary re-renders.

• Customizable Styling: Tailwind CSS utilities for theming, with dark mode support and responsive variants.

• Built-in Components: Ready-to-use form elements like text inputs, date pickers, and multi-selects with error handling.

• Easy Setup: Copy-paste components with minimal config—add validation schemas via props.

#Pros ✅

• Developer-Friendly: Type safety reduces bugs; integrates effortlessly with existing shadcn/ui setups.

• High Performance: TanStack Form's efficiency shines in large forms, outperforming traditional controlled components.

• Accessible by Default: Inherits shadcn/ui's WAI-ARIA focus, ensuring inclusive forms without extra work.

• Free and Flexible: Open-source with no lock-in—customize or extend as needed.

• Rich Ecosystem: Plays well with Next.js, Zod for schemas, and Tailwind for design.

#Cons ⚠️

• Learning Curve: Requires familiarity with TanStack Form and Zod for advanced validation.

• Dependency Chain: Needs shadcn/ui, Tailwind, and TanStack Form installed—adds setup overhead for new projects.

• Limited Out-of-Box Schemas: Examples provided, but complex forms may need custom schema building.

• Community Size: Niche tool; fewer resources than standalone TanStack Form docs.

• No Visual Builder: Code-based only—no drag-and-drop for non-coders.

#Included Components - Templates

This library provides a set of shadcn/ui-styled form components powered by TanStack Form, with examples for common use cases:

• Form Wrapper: Base

  component with useForm hook, error boundaries, and submit handlers.

• Input Fields: Text, email, password inputs with real-time validation and error messages.

• Select & Combobox: Dropdowns and searchable selects with multi-value support.

• Checkbox & Radio Groups: Toggleable options with group validation.

• Date Picker: Calendar integration for date ranges, with min/max constraints.

• Templates: Full examples like login forms, contact pages, and multi-step wizards—copy-paste ready with Zod schemas.

Each component includes props for validation rules, labels, placeholders, and helpers for dynamic errors.

#Pricing 💸

shadcn/ui + TanStack Form is completely free and open-source under the MIT license. No tiers, subscriptions, or premium features—all components and examples are available for personal or commercial use. Contributions via GitHub are encouraged to keep it evolving.

#Integrations 🧰

Tailored for the React ecosystem:

• shadcn/ui: Core primitive foundation for styling and accessibility.

• TanStack Form: Handles state, validation, and submission logic.

• Tailwind CSS: Utility classes for responsive, themeable designs.

• Zod/Yup: Schema validation libraries for type-safe rules.

• Next.js/React: Optimized for App Router and Server Actions.

• Radix UI: Underpins interactive elements like modals and tooltips.