Getting Started with Shadcn Checkbox in React & Next.js

Building forms becomes much easier when you have reusable UI components. A checkbox is a simple component, but it's an important part of many applications.

This guide shows you how to install and use the Shadcn Checkbox component in .

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Once the component is ready, you can reuse it anywhere in your application.

Checkbox with Sizes

Sometimes a single checkbox size isn't enough. Small checkboxes work well in tables, while larger ones are easier to tap on mobile devices.

Our Checkbox with Sizes component provides multiple size options that can be customized with Tailwind CSS.

Install with CLI

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npx shadcn@latest add @shadcn-space/checkbox-01

Manual Installation

Or create it manually using the following code.

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import { Checkbox } from '@/components/ui/checkbox'



const CheckboxSizesDemo = () => {

  return (

    <div className='flex items-center gap-2'>

      <Checkbox defaultChecked aria-label='Size default' className='cursor-pointer' />

      <Checkbox className='size-5 cursor-pointer' defaultChecked aria-label='Size small' />

      <Checkbox className='size-6 cursor-pointer' defaultChecked aria-label='Size large' />

    </div>

  )

}



export default CheckboxSizesDemo

that you can copy, customize, and use in your React & Next.js projects.

Why Use Shadcn Checkbox?

Shadcn Checkbox components are simple, flexible, and easy to integrate into React applications. They help you build consistent user interfaces without writing everything from scratch.

Some of the benefits include:

• Built with React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS




• Accessible and keyboard-friendly




• Easy to customize with Tailwind classes




• Works with controlled and uncontrolled state




• Integrates well with React Hook Form and Zod




• Lightweight and production-ready

Where Can You Use These Components?

These checkbox components are useful for many types of applications, including:

• Forms




• Settings pages




• User preferences




• Admin dashboards




• SaaS products




• Task management apps




• Survey forms




• Modern React and Next.js applications

In the next guide, we’ll explore how to build reusable Shadcn Dialog Components with practical examples and ready-to-use code.

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