Shadcn Select

A Better Way to Handle User Selection

Select components are a core part of many user interfaces. It allows users to choose one option from a list without overwhelming the screen. From country pickers and role selection to filters and settings, select inputs are everywhere.

The shadcn/ui Select component does not offer a streamlined experience without sacrificing ease of use with a level of dropdown functionality we have come to expect from modern React and Next.js applications.

Logic is not hidden behind abstract frameworks common with traditional UI libraries. Instead, the Select component lives in your project, which means it is in your hands fully, to style and customize to your exact preferences.

Designed for Control and Consistency

With the shadcn/ui Select component built using Base UI primitives, you can expect the same level of accessibility support to be applied with zero extra lift needed by you. Built in is keyboard navigation, focus management, and support for screen readers.

Tailwind CSS makes styling trouble-free and predictable. Width, spacing, color, and typography can be modified in accordance with your design system. It integrates nicely into your design, whether it's a small dropdown for forms or a big select for onboarding flows.

Why use shadcn/ui Select?

Dropdowns can be slow, frustrating, difficult to style, and can create accessibility issues. shadcn/ui Select avoids these problems, keeping users and developers happy.

Some other characteristics include:

• Default accessibility
• Keyboard and mouse interactions are smooth
• Light-weight and high-performance
• Tailwind CSS allows full customizability
• Compatible with Next.js App Router
• No external dependencies or style locking

You can safely modify or extend it as there are no breaking changes to be worried about, due to the fact that the component code is copied over to your project.

Built for Forms and Filters

Filters, forms, and settings panels are where the Select component finds its most applications. It is also compatible with common React state and the widely used form libraries to facilitate the management of selected values.

Here are some expected use cases:

• Selecting countries, roles, or categories
• Sorting and filtering data
• Choosing account settings
• Picking plans or options
• Dropdowns in dashboards and admin panels

To enhance usability, consider combining the Selection feature with labels, descriptions, and help text.

Clean UI for Modern Products

In terms of design, the shadcn/ui Select follows the minimal and modern design approach. It integrates seamlessly into most SaaS products, dashboards, internal tools, and landing pages.

Because it follows the same design principles as other components from Shadcn greatly contributes to maintaining visual harmony across your overall application. It ensures that the dropdown animation and spacing feel natural, rendering the interface smooth and very user-friendly.

Customize It Your Way

Customization for this component is simple, the Select component directly integrates with your codebase. Some of the things you can customize with ease are as follows:

• Match brand colors with your brand
• Adjust dropdown width and alignment
• Style active and selected options
• Add transitions or subtle animations
• Control states for disabled and placeholder elements

No complex overrides or hacks are needed. You decide how the component evolves.

Optimized for Next.js Applications

The shadcn/ui Select works perfectly with Next.js, especially with the App Router. It doesn't bloat your application with unnecessary JavaScript, and it is fast and lightweight as well.

When developing applications consisting of well-crafted performance UI and positive developer experience, shadcn/ui Select becomes a good choice.

Free shadcn/ui Select Component

All Shadcn Select components are completely customizable and free for use in our collection. Feel free to copy them to your projects to start building without limitations.