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React Input with Character Counter
A React input field with live character counter showing current length versus maximum limit built with shadcn/ui Input Label and React useState
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Users waste time typing 200 characters discovering 50 limit too late. This React input shows live 0/50 counter next to label updating as users type—immediate feedback preventing frustration. Built with shadcn/ui Input with maxLength and useState tracking value length, it's perfect for bios, tweets, descriptions, or any length-constrained input where ongoing awareness of remaining characters improves user experience and reduces errors.
Pattern created by @haydenbleasel
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