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React Combobox - With Max Selections Limit
A React multi-select combobox with maximum selection limit showing X/MAX format in trigger and disabling unselected items when limit reached with shadcn/ui
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Unlimited choice overwhelms—constraints focus decisions. This React multi-select combobox enforces MAX_SELECTIONS constant showing current/max ratio in trigger (3/3 selected) with disabled opacity-50 styling for unselected items when limit reached. Built with shadcn/ui Command and Popover featuring isMaxReached check and warning message displaying Maximum 3 selections reached. The selection limit pattern prevents choice paralysis—perfect for survey responses, skill assessments, top preferences, or anywhere constraining selections improves decision quality and data usability through intentional scarcity.
Pattern created by @haydenbleasel
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