Shadcn Combobox

React combobox component with searchable dropdowns and autocomplete. Built with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS for Next.js using Popover and Command.

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Ever watched users scroll through a dropdown with 200 countries just to find "United States"? Or seen them give up on your framework selector because finding "React" in an alphabetical list feels like punishment? Yeah, regular dropdowns break down with lots of options. This shadcn/ui combobox lets users type to filter instantly.

Combobox showcase

Search and select without the endless scrolling:

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import * as React from "react"import { Check, ChevronsUpDown } from "lucide-react"import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"import {  Command,  CommandEmpty,  CommandGroup,  CommandInput,  CommandItem,  CommandList,} from "@/components/ui/command"import {  Popover,  PopoverContent,  PopoverTrigger,} from "@/components/ui/popover"const frameworks = [  {    value: "next.js",    label: "Next.js",  },  {    value: "sveltekit",    label: "SvelteKit",  },  {    value: "nuxt.js",    label: "Nuxt.js",  },  {    value: "remix",    label: "Remix",  },  {    value: "astro",    label: "Astro",  },]export default function ComboboxDemo() {  const [open, setOpen] = React.useState(false)  const [value, setValue] = React.useState("")  return (    <div className="w-full p-6 flex justify-center">      <Popover open={open} onOpenChange={setOpen}>        <PopoverTrigger asChild>          <Button            variant="outline"            role="combobox"            aria-expanded={open}            className="w-[200px] justify-between"          >            {value              ? frameworks.find((framework) => framework.value === value)?.label              : "Select framework..."}            <ChevronsUpDown className="opacity-50" />          </Button>        </PopoverTrigger>        <PopoverContent className="w-[200px] p-0">          <Command>            <CommandInput placeholder="Search framework..." className="h-9" />            <CommandList>              <CommandEmpty>No framework found.</CommandEmpty>              <CommandGroup>                {frameworks.map((framework) => (                  <CommandItem                    key={framework.value}                    value={framework.value}                    onSelect={(currentValue) => {                      setValue(currentValue === value ? "" : currentValue)                      setOpen(false)                    }}                  >                    {framework.label}                    <Check                      className={cn(                        "ml-auto",                        value === framework.value ? "opacity-100" : "opacity-0"                      )}                    />                  </CommandItem>                ))}              </CommandGroup>            </CommandList>          </Command>        </PopoverContent>      </Popover>    </div>  )}

import * as React from "react"import { Slot } from "@radix-ui/react-slot"import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority"import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"const buttonVariants = cva(  "inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2 whitespace-nowrap rounded-md text-sm font-medium transition-all disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4 shrink-0 [&_svg]:shrink-0 outline-none focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-ring/50 focus-visible:ring-[3px] aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 aria-invalid:border-destructive",  {    variants: {      variant: {        default:          "bg-primary text-primary-foreground shadow-xs hover:bg-primary/90",        destructive:          "bg-destructive text-white shadow-xs hover:bg-destructive/90 focus-visible:ring-destructive/20 dark:focus-visible:ring-destructive/40 dark:bg-destructive/60",        outline:          "border bg-background shadow-xs hover:bg-accent hover:text-accent-foreground dark:bg-input/30 dark:border-input dark:hover:bg-input/50",        secondary:          "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground shadow-xs hover:bg-secondary/80",        ghost:          "hover:bg-accent hover:text-accent-foreground dark:hover:bg-accent/50",        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline",      },      size: {        default: "h-9 px-4 py-2 has-[>svg]:px-3",        sm: "h-8 rounded-md gap-1.5 px-3 has-[>svg]:px-2.5",        lg: "h-10 rounded-md px-6 has-[>svg]:px-4",        icon: "size-9",      },    },    defaultVariants: {      variant: "default",      size: "default",    },  })function Button({  className,  variant,  size,  asChild = false,  ...props}: React.ComponentProps<"button"> &  VariantProps<typeof buttonVariants> & {    asChild?: boolean  }) {  const Comp = asChild ? Slot : "button"  return (    <Comp      data-slot="button"      className={cn(buttonVariants({ variant, size, className }))}      {...props}    />  )}export { Button, buttonVariants }

Built using Popover and Command components for perfect search functionality. Styled with Tailwind CSS so it matches your design system instead of looking like a generic autocomplete widget.

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Why comboboxes actually solve selection problems

Here's the thing—dropdowns work great for 5-10 options. Beyond that, they become user torture devices. Users either scroll forever or rage-quit your form. Comboboxes fix this by letting users type what they want instead of hunting through lists.

Think about GitHub's repository search or Slack's emoji picker. Users type a few letters and instantly see relevant options. No scrolling, no hunting, no frustration. That's the power of searchable selection.

This free shadcn combobox combines the best parts—click to see all options like a dropdown, type to filter like search. Whether you're building team member selectors, technology pickers, or location choosers in your JavaScript apps, comboboxes that respond instantly keep users happy.

Common combobox patterns you'll actually use

Status and workflow management

Perfect for project management interfaces:

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import * as React from "react"import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"import {  Command,  CommandEmpty,  CommandGroup,  CommandInput,  CommandItem,  CommandList,} from "@/components/ui/command"import {  Popover,  PopoverContent,  PopoverTrigger,} from "@/components/ui/popover"type Status = {  value: string  label: string}const statuses: Status[] = [  {    value: "backlog",    label: "Backlog",  },  {    value: "todo",    label: "Todo",  },  {    value: "in progress",    label: "In Progress",  },  {    value: "done",    label: "Done",  },  {    value: "canceled",    label: "Canceled",  },]export default function ComboboxPopover() {  const [open, setOpen] = React.useState(false)  const [selectedStatus, setSelectedStatus] = React.useState<Status | null>(    null  )  return (    <div className="w-full p-6 flex justify-center">      <div className="flex items-center space-x-4">        <p className="text-muted-foreground text-sm">Status</p>        <Popover open={open} onOpenChange={setOpen}>          <PopoverTrigger asChild>            <Button variant="outline" className="w-[150px] justify-start">              {selectedStatus ? <>{selectedStatus.label}</> : <>+ Set status</>}            </Button>          </PopoverTrigger>          <PopoverContent className="p-0" side="right" align="start">            <Command>              <CommandInput placeholder="Change status..." />              <CommandList>                <CommandEmpty>No results found.</CommandEmpty>                <CommandGroup>                  {statuses.map((status) => (                    <CommandItem                      key={status.value}                      value={status.value}                      onSelect={(value) => {                        setSelectedStatus(                          statuses.find((priority) => priority.value === value) ||                            null                        )                        setOpen(false)                      }}                    >                      {status.label}                    </CommandItem>                  ))}                </CommandGroup>              </CommandList>            </Command>          </PopoverContent>        </Popover>      </div>    </div>  )}

import * as React from "react"import { Slot } from "@radix-ui/react-slot"import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority"import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"const buttonVariants = cva(  "inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2 whitespace-nowrap rounded-md text-sm font-medium transition-all disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4 shrink-0 [&_svg]:shrink-0 outline-none focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-ring/50 focus-visible:ring-[3px] aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 aria-invalid:border-destructive",  {    variants: {      variant: {        default:          "bg-primary text-primary-foreground shadow-xs hover:bg-primary/90",        destructive:          "bg-destructive text-white shadow-xs hover:bg-destructive/90 focus-visible:ring-destructive/20 dark:focus-visible:ring-destructive/40 dark:bg-destructive/60",        outline:          "border bg-background shadow-xs hover:bg-accent hover:text-accent-foreground dark:bg-input/30 dark:border-input dark:hover:bg-input/50",        secondary:          "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground shadow-xs hover:bg-secondary/80",        ghost:          "hover:bg-accent hover:text-accent-foreground dark:hover:bg-accent/50",        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline",      },      size: {        default: "h-9 px-4 py-2 has-[>svg]:px-3",        sm: "h-8 rounded-md gap-1.5 px-3 has-[>svg]:px-2.5",        lg: "h-10 rounded-md px-6 has-[>svg]:px-4",        icon: "size-9",      },    },    defaultVariants: {      variant: "default",      size: "default",    },  })function Button({  className,  variant,  size,  asChild = false,  ...props}: React.ComponentProps<"button"> &  VariantProps<typeof buttonVariants> & {    asChild?: boolean  }) {  const Comp = asChild ? Slot : "button"  return (    <Comp      data-slot="button"      className={cn(buttonVariants({ variant, size, className }))}      {...props}    />  )}export { Button, buttonVariants }

When selection includes additional actions:

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import * as React from "react"import { MoreHorizontal } from "lucide-react"import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"import {  Command,  CommandEmpty,  CommandGroup,  CommandInput,  CommandItem,  CommandList,} from "@/components/ui/command"import {  DropdownMenu,  DropdownMenuContent,  DropdownMenuGroup,  DropdownMenuItem,  DropdownMenuLabel,  DropdownMenuSeparator,  DropdownMenuShortcut,  DropdownMenuSub,  DropdownMenuSubContent,  DropdownMenuSubTrigger,  DropdownMenuTrigger,} from "@/components/ui/dropdown-menu"const labels = [  "feature",  "bug",  "enhancement",  "documentation",  "design",  "question",  "maintenance",]export default function ComboboxDropdownMenu() {  const [label, setLabel] = React.useState("feature")  const [open, setOpen] = React.useState(false)  return (    <div className="w-full p-6 flex justify-center">      <div className="flex w-full flex-col items-start justify-between rounded-md border px-4 py-3 sm:flex-row sm:items-center">      <p className="text-sm leading-none font-medium">        <span className="bg-primary text-primary-foreground mr-2 rounded-lg px-2 py-1 text-xs">          {label}        </span>        <span className="text-muted-foreground">Create a new project</span>      </p>      <DropdownMenu open={open} onOpenChange={setOpen}>        <DropdownMenuTrigger asChild>          <Button variant="ghost" size="sm">            <MoreHorizontal />          </Button>        </DropdownMenuTrigger>        <DropdownMenuContent align="end" className="w-[200px]">          <DropdownMenuLabel>Actions</DropdownMenuLabel>          <DropdownMenuGroup>            <DropdownMenuItem>Assign to...</DropdownMenuItem>            <DropdownMenuItem>Set due date...</DropdownMenuItem>            <DropdownMenuSeparator />            <DropdownMenuSub>              <DropdownMenuSubTrigger>Apply label</DropdownMenuSubTrigger>              <DropdownMenuSubContent className="p-0">                <Command>                  <CommandInput                    placeholder="Filter label..."                    autoFocus={true}                    className="h-9"                  />                  <CommandList>                    <CommandEmpty>No label found.</CommandEmpty>                    <CommandGroup>                      {labels.map((label) => (                        <CommandItem                          key={label}                          value={label}                          onSelect={(value) => {                            setLabel(value)                            setOpen(false)                          }}                        >                          {label}                        </CommandItem>                      ))}                    </CommandGroup>                  </CommandList>                </Command>              </DropdownMenuSubContent>            </DropdownMenuSub>            <DropdownMenuSeparator />            <DropdownMenuItem className="text-red-600">              Delete              <DropdownMenuShortcut>⌘⌫</DropdownMenuShortcut>            </DropdownMenuItem>          </DropdownMenuGroup>        </DropdownMenuContent>      </DropdownMenu>      </div>    </div>  )}

import * as React from "react"import { Slot } from "@radix-ui/react-slot"import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority"import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"const buttonVariants = cva(  "inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2 whitespace-nowrap rounded-md text-sm font-medium transition-all disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4 shrink-0 [&_svg]:shrink-0 outline-none focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-ring/50 focus-visible:ring-[3px] aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 aria-invalid:border-destructive",  {    variants: {      variant: {        default:          "bg-primary text-primary-foreground shadow-xs hover:bg-primary/90",        destructive:          "bg-destructive text-white shadow-xs hover:bg-destructive/90 focus-visible:ring-destructive/20 dark:focus-visible:ring-destructive/40 dark:bg-destructive/60",        outline:          "border bg-background shadow-xs hover:bg-accent hover:text-accent-foreground dark:bg-input/30 dark:border-input dark:hover:bg-input/50",        secondary:          "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground shadow-xs hover:bg-secondary/80",        ghost:          "hover:bg-accent hover:text-accent-foreground dark:hover:bg-accent/50",        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline",      },      size: {        default: "h-9 px-4 py-2 has-[>svg]:px-3",        sm: "h-8 rounded-md gap-1.5 px-3 has-[>svg]:px-2.5",        lg: "h-10 rounded-md px-6 has-[>svg]:px-4",        icon: "size-9",      },    },    defaultVariants: {      variant: "default",      size: "default",    },  })function Button({  className,  variant,  size,  asChild = false,  ...props}: React.ComponentProps<"button"> &  VariantProps<typeof buttonVariants> & {    asChild?: boolean  }) {  const Comp = asChild ? Slot : "button"  return (    <Comp      data-slot="button"      className={cn(buttonVariants({ variant, size, className }))}      {...props}    />  )}export { Button, buttonVariants }

Responsive mobile design

Adapts interface for mobile screens:

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import * as React from "react"import { useMediaQuery } from "@/components/ui/shadcn-io/use-media-query"import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"import {  Command,  CommandEmpty,  CommandGroup,  CommandInput,  CommandItem,  CommandList,} from "@/components/ui/command"import {  Drawer,  DrawerContent,  DrawerTrigger,} from "@/components/ui/drawer"import {  Popover,  PopoverContent,  PopoverTrigger,} from "@/components/ui/popover"type Status = {  value: string  label: string}const statuses: Status[] = [  {    value: "backlog",    label: "Backlog",  },  {    value: "todo",    label: "Todo",  },  {    value: "in progress",    label: "In Progress",  },  {    value: "done",    label: "Done",  },  {    value: "canceled",    label: "Canceled",  },]export default function ComboBoxResponsive() {  const [open, setOpen] = React.useState(false)  const isDesktop = useMediaQuery("(min-width: 768px)")  const [selectedStatus, setSelectedStatus] = React.useState<Status | null>(    null  )  return (    <div className="w-full p-6 flex justify-center">      {isDesktop ? (        <Popover open={open} onOpenChange={setOpen}>          <PopoverTrigger asChild>            <Button variant="outline" className="w-[150px] justify-start">              {selectedStatus ? <>{selectedStatus.label}</> : <>+ Set status</>}            </Button>          </PopoverTrigger>          <PopoverContent className="w-[200px] p-0" align="start">            <StatusList setOpen={setOpen} setSelectedStatus={setSelectedStatus} />          </PopoverContent>        </Popover>      ) : (        <Drawer open={open} onOpenChange={setOpen}>          <DrawerTrigger asChild>            <Button variant="outline" className="w-[150px] justify-start">              {selectedStatus ? <>{selectedStatus.label}</> : <>+ Set status</>}            </Button>          </DrawerTrigger>          <DrawerContent>            <div className="mt-4 border-t">              <StatusList setOpen={setOpen} setSelectedStatus={setSelectedStatus} />            </div>          </DrawerContent>        </Drawer>      )}    </div>  )}function StatusList({  setOpen,  setSelectedStatus,}: {  setOpen: (open: boolean) => void  setSelectedStatus: (status: Status | null) => void}) {  return (    <Command>      <CommandInput placeholder="Filter status..." />      <CommandList>        <CommandEmpty>No results found.</CommandEmpty>        <CommandGroup>          {statuses.map((status) => (            <CommandItem              key={status.value}              value={status.value}              onSelect={(value) => {                setSelectedStatus(                  statuses.find((priority) => priority.value === value) || null                )                setOpen(false)              }}            >              {status.label}            </CommandItem>          ))}        </CommandGroup>      </CommandList>    </Command>  )}

Form integration and validation

Works with React Hook Form and validation:

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import { zodResolver } from "@hookform/resolvers/zod"import { Check, ChevronsUpDown } from "lucide-react"import { useForm } from "react-hook-form"import { toast } from "sonner"import { z } from "zod"import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"import {  Command,  CommandEmpty,  CommandGroup,  CommandInput,  CommandItem,  CommandList,} from "@/components/ui/command"import {  Form,  FormControl,  FormDescription,  FormField,  FormItem,  FormLabel,  FormMessage,} from "@/components/ui/form"import {  Popover,  PopoverContent,  PopoverTrigger,} from "@/components/ui/popover"const languages = [  { label: "English", value: "en" },  { label: "French", value: "fr" },  { label: "German", value: "de" },  { label: "Spanish", value: "es" },  { label: "Portuguese", value: "pt" },  { label: "Russian", value: "ru" },  { label: "Japanese", value: "ja" },  { label: "Korean", value: "ko" },  { label: "Chinese", value: "zh" },] as constconst FormSchema = z.object({  language: z.string({    required_error: "Please select a language.",  }),})export default function ComboboxForm() {  const form = useForm<z.infer<typeof FormSchema>>({    resolver: zodResolver(FormSchema),  })  function onSubmit(data: z.infer<typeof FormSchema>) {    toast("You submitted the following values", {      description: (        <pre className="mt-2 w-[320px] rounded-md bg-neutral-950 p-4">          <code className="text-white">{JSON.stringify(data, null, 2)}</code>        </pre>      ),    })  }  return (    <div className="w-full p-6 flex justify-center">      <Form {...form}>        <form onSubmit={form.handleSubmit(onSubmit)} className="space-y-6">        <FormField          control={form.control}          name="language"          render={({ field }) => (            <FormItem className="flex flex-col">              <FormLabel>Language</FormLabel>              <Popover>                <PopoverTrigger asChild>                  <FormControl>                    <Button                      variant="outline"                      role="combobox"                      className={cn(                        "w-[200px] justify-between",                        !field.value && "text-muted-foreground"                      )}                    >                      {field.value                        ? languages.find(                            (language) => language.value === field.value                          )?.label                        : "Select language"}                      <ChevronsUpDown className="opacity-50" />                    </Button>                  </FormControl>                </PopoverTrigger>                <PopoverContent className="w-[200px] p-0">                  <Command>                    <CommandInput                      placeholder="Search framework..."                      className="h-9"                    />                    <CommandList>                      <CommandEmpty>No framework found.</CommandEmpty>                      <CommandGroup>                        {languages.map((language) => (                          <CommandItem                            value={language.label}                            key={language.value}                            onSelect={() => {                              form.setValue("language", language.value)                            }}                          >                            {language.label}                            <Check                              className={cn(                                "ml-auto",                                language.value === field.value                                  ? "opacity-100"                                  : "opacity-0"                              )}                            />                          </CommandItem>                        ))}                      </CommandGroup>                    </CommandList>                  </Command>                </PopoverContent>              </Popover>              <FormDescription>                This is the language that will be used in the dashboard.              </FormDescription>              <FormMessage />            </FormItem>          )}        />          <Button type="submit">Submit</Button>        </form>      </Form>    </div>  )}

import * as React from "react"import { Slot } from "@radix-ui/react-slot"import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority"import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"const buttonVariants = cva(  "inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2 whitespace-nowrap rounded-md text-sm font-medium transition-all disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4 shrink-0 [&_svg]:shrink-0 outline-none focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-ring/50 focus-visible:ring-[3px] aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 aria-invalid:border-destructive",  {    variants: {      variant: {        default:          "bg-primary text-primary-foreground shadow-xs hover:bg-primary/90",        destructive:          "bg-destructive text-white shadow-xs hover:bg-destructive/90 focus-visible:ring-destructive/20 dark:focus-visible:ring-destructive/40 dark:bg-destructive/60",        outline:          "border bg-background shadow-xs hover:bg-accent hover:text-accent-foreground dark:bg-input/30 dark:border-input dark:hover:bg-input/50",        secondary:          "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground shadow-xs hover:bg-secondary/80",        ghost:          "hover:bg-accent hover:text-accent-foreground dark:hover:bg-accent/50",        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline",      },      size: {        default: "h-9 px-4 py-2 has-[>svg]:px-3",        sm: "h-8 rounded-md gap-1.5 px-3 has-[>svg]:px-2.5",        lg: "h-10 rounded-md px-6 has-[>svg]:px-4",        icon: "size-9",      },    },    defaultVariants: {      variant: "default",      size: "default",    },  })function Button({  className,  variant,  size,  asChild = false,  ...props}: React.ComponentProps<"button"> &  VariantProps<typeof buttonVariants> & {    asChild?: boolean  }) {  const Comp = asChild ? Slot : "button"  return (    <Comp      data-slot="button"      className={cn(buttonVariants({ variant, size, className }))}      {...props}    />  )}export { Button, buttonVariants }

Features

This free open source combobox component includes everything you need:

TypeScript-first - Full type safety with proper option types and selection handling
Command palette powered - Built on shadcn Command component for instant search
Popover positioning - Smart dropdown placement that doesn't break layouts
Tailwind CSS styled - Customize with utilities, not fighting component CSS
Keyboard accessible - Arrow keys, Enter, Escape work exactly as expected
Mobile optimized - Touch-friendly with responsive design patterns
Async search support - Handles API calls and loading states gracefully
Empty state handling - Clear messaging when no options match search

Component Architecture

The combobox combines multiple components for complete functionality:

Component	Purpose	Key Features
`Popover`	Dropdown positioning	Click outside to close, smart placement
`PopoverTrigger`	Selection button	Shows current selection, click to open
`PopoverContent`	Dropdown container	Scrollable, sized appropriately
`Command`	Search and filtering	Instant filtering, keyboard navigation
`CommandInput`	Search input field	Debounced search, placeholder text
`CommandList`	Scrollable options	Virtualized for performance
`CommandItem`	Individual option	Click to select, hover states
`CommandEmpty`	No results state	Shown when search finds nothing

See Popover and Command documentation for detailed props.

Production tips

Placeholder text guides behavior. This free shadcn/ui combobox looks like a regular dropdown until users interact with it. Use placeholders like "Search frameworks..." or "Select country..." to hint that typing filters options. Your React component works perfectly—users just need to know they can type.

Debounce API searches properly. If you're fetching options from an API, wait 300-500ms after users stop typing before searching. This TypeScript component handles the UI state—you handle the network efficiency. Nobody wants to spam your server with requests for "R", "Re", "Rea", "Reac", "React".

Empty states need personality. When search returns no results, show helpful messages like "No frameworks found" instead of generic "No results". This open source shadcn component handles the display—you provide the context that actually helps users.

Close on selection makes sense. Most users expect the dropdown to close after picking something. For multi-select scenarios, keep it open. Single selection? Close immediately. Your Next.js app should match user expectations, not fight them.

Mobile needs special consideration. Tiny search inputs are hard to tap, and virtual keyboards eat screen space. The responsive patterns help, but test on real devices. Your JavaScript combobox should work smoothly with thumbs, not just mouse cursors.

Integration with other components

Comboboxes naturally extend your existing shadcn components in React applications. Use Button components as custom triggers with icons and loading states. Combine with Form components for validation and error handling.

For complex interfaces, nest comboboxes within Card components to create organized selection sections. This open source pattern works well for configuration panels and settings screens.

When building data tables, pair comboboxes with Table components for filterable column headers. Badge components work perfectly to show selected options in multi-select scenarios. Your JavaScript components stay focused while providing rich interaction patterns.

Shadcn Combobox

Combobox showcase

Why comboboxes actually solve selection problems

Common combobox patterns you'll actually use

Status and workflow management

Responsive mobile design

Form integration and validation

Features

Component Architecture

Production tips

Integration with other components

Questions you might have

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