Nextjs styling

Skill FilippoDeSilva/skills/skills/nextjs/nextjs-styling

Implement zero-runtime CSS with Tailwind, CSS Modules, and the cn() utility for RSC-compatible styling in Next.js. Use when choosing a styling library, creating dynamic class utilities, or optimizing fonts with next/font.From its SKILL.md

Install

npx -y skills add FilippoDeSilva/skills --skill nextjs-styling

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Styling & UI Performance

Priority: P1 (HIGH)

Prioritize Zero-Runtime CSS for Server Components.

Workflow: Set Up Styling

Choose library — Tailwind/shadcn (preferred), CSS Modules (scoped), or Ant Design (with client wrappers).
Create cn utility — Combine clsx + tailwind-merge for dynamic classes.
Configure fonts — Use next/font for zero-CLS self-hosted fonts.
Set image dimensions — Always specify width/height or fill on <Image>.

cn Utility Example

See implementation examples

Library Selection

Library	Verdict	Reason
Tailwind / shadcn	Preferred (P1)	Zero-runtime, RSC compatible. Best for App Router.
CSS Modules / SCSS	Recommended	Scoped, zero-runtime. Good for legacy projects.
Ant Design	Supported	Use with Client Component wrappers for RSCs.
MUI / Chakra (Runtime)	Avoid	Forces `use client` widely. Degrades performance.

Library Patterns

For specific library setups, see:

references/scss.md
references/ant-design.md
references/tailwind.md (Tailwind/shadcn)

Patterns

Dynamic Classes: Use clsx + tailwind-merge (cn utility).

Reference: Dynamic Classes & Button Example

Font Optimization: Use next/font to prevent Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS).

Reference: Font Setup

CLS Prevention: Always specify width/height on images.

Anti-Patterns

No runtime CSS-in-JS with RSC: MUI/Chakra force 'use client'; prefer Tailwind or CSS Modules.
No <img> without dimensions: Always set width/height or use fill to prevent CLS.
No hardcoded conditional classes: Use clsx+tailwind-merge (cn) for dynamic styles.
No Google Fonts <link> tag: Use next/font for zero-CLS self-hosted fonts.