Input
A flexible input component built with React and Tailwind CSS. Perfect for forms, search fields, and user data collection in Next.js applications using shadcn/ui components.
Building forms in React can be a pain, but you need text inputs that actually work properly. This component handles all the annoying stuff - focus states, validation styling, accessibility - so you can just drop it in and move on.
Clean, accessible input
A beautifully styled input field ready for your Next.js forms:
Built with Tailwind CSS, works with TypeScript out of the box, and plays nice with all the other shadcn/ui components.
npx shadcn@latest add inputWhy these inputs don't suck
You've probably fought with janky input components before. These ones actually work:
- Tailwind styling - Looks consistent with the rest of your app
- React Hook Form ready - Drop it in, validation just works
- TypeScript friendly - No weird type errors or missing props
- Actually accessible - Screen readers work, keyboard nav works
- Easy to customize - Add classes, change colors, whatever you need
- Server rendering - Works fine with Next.js SSR
- Small bundle - Won't bloat your JavaScript
Essential input patterns for React apps
Basic input with label
The bread and butter input-label combo:
File upload input
File uploads that don't look terrible:
Disabled state
When you need to show an input that can't be changed:
Input with action button
Newsletter signups, search bars, that kind of thing:
Form validation with Zod
Real validation that actually catches errors:
Inputs with icons
Icons make it obvious what goes where:
Different sizes
Small, default, large - whatever fits your design:
Perfect for your React and Next.js projects
These inputs just work the way you'd expect them to. Drop them into any Next.js form and they handle the tricky stuff - state management, validation feedback, accessibility attributes - so you can focus on building features instead of fighting with form controls.
Whether you're wiring up React Hook Form, adding Zod validation, or just need a reliable text input that looks great, these components play nicely with whatever setup you're already using.
API Reference
Input
A flexible input component built on native HTML input elements.
| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
type | string | "text" | HTML input type (text, email, password, etc.) |
placeholder | string | - | Placeholder text displayed when empty |
disabled | boolean | false | Whether the input is disabled |
className | string | - | Additional Tailwind CSS classes |
value | string | - | Controlled input value |
defaultValue | string | - | Uncontrolled default value |
onChange | (event: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement>) => void | - | Change event handler |
onBlur | (event: React.FocusEvent<HTMLInputElement>) => void | - | Blur event handler |
onFocus | (event: React.FocusEvent<HTMLInputElement>) => void | - | Focus event handler |
ref | React.Ref<HTMLInputElement> | - | Input element reference |
HTML Input Types
| Type | Description | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|
text | Standard text input | Names, usernames, general text |
email | Email input with validation | Email addresses, login forms |
password | Password input (hidden text) | Passwords, sensitive data |
number | Numeric input | Ages, quantities, prices |
tel | Telephone number input | Phone numbers |
url | URL input with validation | Website addresses |
search | Search input | Search bars, filters |
date | Date picker input | Date selection |
file | File upload input | File attachments, images |
Style it your way with Tailwind
Want a smaller input? Add h-8 text-xs. Need a custom focus color? Throw in focus:border-purple-500. The beauty of building with Tailwind is that you can tweak these inputs however you need without breaking anything important.
The components respect your design system - they'll pick up your custom colors, spacing, and typography automatically. And if you need something really specific, just add your own classes to the className prop.
Accessibility Features
| Feature | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Keyboard Navigation | Full tab order and arrow key support |
| Screen Readers | Proper labeling and descriptions |
| ARIA Attributes | aria-invalid, aria-describedby when needed |
| Focus Management | Clear focus indicators and states |
| High Contrast | Respects system color preferences |
| Error Announcements | Screen readers announce validation errors |
Patterns that actually work in production
You know those search bars that feel snappy? The newsletter forms that don't freeze when someone hits submit? The file uploads that actually tell you what's happening? That's what you get when inputs handle state properly.
These work great for the stuff you're probably building - search with debounced queries, signup forms with proper loading states, multi-step wizards that remember what you've filled in. The kind of inputs that make users think "wow, this app feels polished."
Make forms people actually want to fill out
Nobody likes bad forms. Here's how to build ones that don't suck:
- Label everything clearly - Users shouldn't have to guess what goes where
- Pick the right input type - Email keyboards for emails, number pads for numbers
- Show helpful errors - "Invalid email" is useless, "Missing @ symbol" helps
- Don't hide loading states - Nobody likes clicking submit and wondering if it worked
- Remember what you can - Use autocomplete so users don't retype their address 50 times
- Test on phones - Your desktop form might be unusable on mobile
- Debounce search - Don't hit your API on every keystroke
- Validate everywhere - Client-side for UX, server-side for security
- Stay consistent - If one input looks different, users notice
Input OTP
A one-time password input component for React and Next.js. Perfect for 2FA authentication, verification codes, and secure login flows with shadcn/ui styling.
Label
Accessible form labels for React and Next.js applications. Built with Radix UI and styled with Tailwind CSS for perfect shadcn/ui integration.