Open in v0
Learn how to use the Open in v0 feature to seamlessly export shadcn/studio components and blocks to Vercel v0 for rapid prototyping, customization, and AI-powered development.
Setup
Before using the Open in v0 feature, make sure that you have:
- A Vercel account (sign up at vercel.com)
- Access to Vercel v0 (available at v0.app)
What is Open in v0?
The Open in v0 feature in shadcn/studio makes it easy to move components straight into Vercel v0 . Instead of copy-pasting code, you can send any component or block directly to v0, where you can customize and refine it with the help of AI.
When you open a component in v0, you get:
- Complete component code with proper structure and styling
- A live preview and inline editing experience
- Real-time preview and editing capabilities
- Ability to iterate and refine using natural language prompts
Why Use Open in v0?
The Open in v0 feature helps for rapid development or customization of blocks/components faster :
- Rapid prototyping: Start with ready-to-use components and quickly refine them with AI assistance.
- Creative flexibility: Describe the changes you want in plain language and let AI handle the heavy lifting.
- Reliable foundations: Build on accessible, well-tested components from shadcn/studio.
- Easy collaboration: Share v0 links with teammates for instant feedback and real-time editing.
Whether you're building a design system, prototyping ideas, presenting to a client, or teaching, this workflow makes it easier to experiment, iterate, and deliver polished results—faster.
How to Use Open in v0?
To leverage this feature:
Locate the Open in v0 Button:
For blocks: Click the Open in v0 button located in top-right corner of the block section.
For components: Hover over the component preview and click the Open in v0 button that appears in the action toolbar.
- Automatic Redirect: Clicking the button will automatically open a new tab and redirect you to v0.app with the component pre-loaded.
Start Customizing: Once loaded, you can immediately begin customizing the component/block using v0's AI chat interface or direct code editing.
- Change the button text to "Check all Integrations".
- Update the color to red.
Example customization prompts you can use in v0:
Limitations
- v0 doesn't support Tailwind override classes such as
animate-heartbeat. - Using custom CSS variables outside of shadcn (e.g.,
var(--warning)) isn't supported. - Utilities like
@applyfor adding custom styles won't work. - Animations based on custom
keyframesaren't supported, so styles defined that way won't run.
Best Practices
Before Opening in v0
- Consider your customization goals before starting the AI conversation
- Check if the component has any special dependencies or requirements
- Prepare specific prompts for the modifications you want to make
Working in v0
- Start with small, incremental changes rather than major overhauls
- Use descriptive prompts that specify both visual and functional requirements
- Test responsiveness and accessibility after making modifications
- Save different versions to compare approaches and maintain iteration history
Exporting Back to Your Project
- Review generated code for best practices and optimize if needed
- Ensure all dependencies are properly imported in your project
- Test the component thoroughly in your development environment