An agent-first linter for Tailwind CSS design systems that allows developers to define enforceable rules for AI coding agents.
When an agent violates a rule, the linter provides specific, actionable error messages that suggest fixes based on the project's actual components, variants, and theme.
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Agent-first error messages that suggest specific fixes from your design system
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Per-component contracts to control allowed styles (e.g., layout vs. appearance)
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Integration with ESLint and Oxlint
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Support for Tailwind v4 projects without requiring shadcn/ui
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Customizable rules for preventing arbitrary values, raw colors, and inline styles
Open Source
The tool is free and distributed under the MIT License.
Best for
Teams using AI coding agents on Tailwind v4 projects who need to enforce design system constraints and reduce correction rounds.
Not ideal for
Projects using Tailwind v3 or earlier, teams requiring a hosted dashboard or CI service, or users needing support for non-JSX/TSX frameworks like Svelte or Vue.
A highly effective, specialized tool for governing AI-written UI code that significantly reduces correction costs, though it is currently in an early stage of development with limited framework support.
Version 0.2.0 was released on 2026-09-22, following the initial public launch on 2026-09-14, with ongoing improvements to rule coverage and framework support.
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Is shadcn/lint free?+
Yes - shadcn/lint is Open Source. The tool is free and distributed under the MIT License.
Is shadcn/lint open source?+
Yes - shadcn/lint is open source. The tool is free and distributed under the MIT License.
Who is shadcn/lint best for?+
Teams using AI coding agents on Tailwind v4 projects who need to enforce design system constraints and reduce correction rounds.
Who is shadcn/lint not ideal for?+
Projects using Tailwind v3 or earlier, teams requiring a hosted dashboard or CI service, or users needing support for non-JSX/TSX frameworks like Svelte or Vue.
What are the best shadcn/lint alternatives?+
The closest shadcn/lint alternatives on ai.dosa.dev are Pieces for Developers, agenttrace, Vibe Kanban - all listed under Developer Productivity & Workflow.
Who makes shadcn/lint?+
shadcn/lint is developed by shadcn. It is listed in the Developer Productivity & Workflow category on ai.dosa.dev.
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