About the shadcn/ui Item Component

The Item component is part of shadcn/ui — a collection of accessible, copy-paste React components built with Radix UI and Tailwind CSS. Install it with `npx shadcn@latest add item` and copy it directly into your project.

Item Component — Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use shadcn Item component?

Use Item for building consistent list UIs — contact lists, notification feeds, navigation menus, and settings rows. It handles avatar + content + action layouts in a standardized way.

How do I make an Item clickable as a link?

Use the Link variant: wrap `<Item>` content or use the `item-link` example which renders the entire item as an anchor tag with hover and focus styles.

How do I add a dropdown to each Item in a list?

Add a `<DropdownMenu>` to the trailing section of the item. The item-dropdown example shows how to position action menus without disrupting the item layout.

Item Component - shadcn/ui Examples | Shadcn Store