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Component Scaffold

Both tools generate components that match project conventions when pointed to a reference component. Cursor previews the component inline. Claude Code can also create the file structure and update exports automatically.

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Prompt
Create a new {{component_type}} component called {{component_name}} for a {{framework}} project.

Purpose: {{component_purpose}}
Location: {{target_directory}}

Requirements:
- Props interface with JSDoc descriptions for each prop
- Match existing component patterns in the project (check {{reference_component}} for style)
- Include: loading state, error state, empty state
- Responsive: mobile-first, works from 320px to 1440px
- Accessible: proper ARIA labels, keyboard navigation, focus management
- Use {{styling_approach}} for styling (match project conventions)

File structure:
- {{component_name}}.tsx — main component
- Types inline if simple, separate {{component_name}}.types.ts if >5 props
- Export from directory index if barrel exports exist

Do not:
- Add features not specified in the requirements
- Install new dependencies without asking
- Use inline styles when the project uses {{styling_approach}}

After creating the component, show a usage example with realistic props.

Variables to customize

{{component_type}}{{component_name}}{{framework}}{{component_purpose}}{{target_directory}}{{reference_component}}{{styling_approach}}

Why this prompt works

Both tools generate components that match project conventions when pointed to a reference component. Cursor previews the component inline. Claude Code can also create the file structure and update exports automatically.

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