---
name: storybook-stories
description: Create, update, or refactor Storybook stories following the project's standard patterns. Use this skill when adding stories for new components, updating existing stories, or fixing Storybook-related issues.
---
# Storybook Stories
This skill enforces consistent Storybook story creation patterns across the application. It ensures that all components have proper documentation, interactive examples, and follow the established project structure.
<critical_component_usage>
**MANDATORY: Always Use Base UI Components from @compozy/ui**
**CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- ✅ **ALWAYS** import components from `@compozy/ui` package (`packages/ui`)
- ✅ **ALWAYS** use existing base UI components instead of creating new ones from scratch
- ✅ **ALWAYS** follow design system rules from `@.cursor/rules/react.mdc` and `@.cursor/rules/shadcn.mdc`
- ✅ **ALWAYS** use design tokens (e.g., `bg-background`, `text-foreground`, `border-border`) instead of explicit colors
- ❌ **NEVER** create components from scratch when a base component exists in `@compozy/ui`
- ❌ **NEVER** use explicit color values (e.g., `bg-white`, `text-black`) - always use design tokens
- ❌ **NEVER** duplicate component logic - compose from base components
**Available Base Components:**
All components from `packages/ui/src/components` are available via `@compozy/ui`:
- Button, Card, Dialog, Input, Select, Badge, Avatar, Accordion, Alert, etc.
- See `packages/ui/src/index.ts` for complete list of exports
**Design System Rules:**
- Follow React best practices: `@.cursor/rules/react.mdc`
- Follow Shadcn UI patterns: `@.cursor/rules/shadcn.mdc`
- Use design tokens for theming: `bg-background`, `text-foreground`, `border-border`, etc.
</critical_component_usage>
## Instructions
1. **File Location & Naming**
- Place story files in a `stories/` folder within the same category folder as the component.
- Example: `src/components/base/accordion.tsx` -> `src/components/base/stories/accordion.stories.tsx`.
2. **Component Imports**
- **MANDATORY**: Import base UI components from `@compozy/ui`
- Use: `import { Button, Card, Dialog } from "@compozy/ui";`
- Only import custom/domain-specific components from local files
- Check `packages/ui/src/index.ts` to see available components before creating new ones
3. **Meta Configuration**
- Title should follow the directory structure: `components/custom/ComponentName` or `components/ui/ComponentName`.
- Include `component` in the meta object.
- Set `parameters.layout` to `"centered"` by default.
- Add `parameters.docs.description.component` to describe the component.
- Use `decorators` if the component requires a specific container width or context.
- **MANDATORY**: Use explicit type annotation: `const meta: Meta<typeof Component> = { ... }`
4. **Story Definition**
- Define a helper type: `type Story = StoryObj<typeof meta>;`.
- Export stories as named constants (PascalCase).
- Always add JSDoc comments above each story export; these appear in the Storybook UI.
- Use the `Default` story as the primary example.
- **MANDATORY**: All stories must include `args` property, even if empty: `args: {}`
- **Keep it concise**: Create only essential stories (2-5 max per component). Avoid over-engineering with excessive variations or complex scenarios.
5. **Render vs Args**
- Use `render` functions for compound components (like Accordion, Dialog, Select) that require children composition.
- Use `args` for simple components (like Button, Badge) where props define the variation.
- **MANDATORY**: Even when using `render`, include `args: {}` property
6. **Design System Compliance**
- **ALWAYS** use design tokens for colors: `bg-background`, `text-foreground`, `border-border`
- **NEVER** use explicit colors: `bg-white`, `text-black`, `border-gray-200`
- Follow accessibility guidelines from `@.cursor/rules/shadcn.mdc`
- Use semantic HTML elements and proper ARIA attributes
## Example Template
### Using Base UI Components from @compozy/ui
```tsx
import type { Meta, StoryObj } from "@storybook/react";
import { Button, Card, CardHeader, CardTitle, CardContent } from "@compozy/ui";
import { MyCustomComponent } from "./my-custom-component";
const meta: Meta<typeof MyCustomComponent> = {
title: "components/custom/MyCustomComponent",
component: MyCustomComponent,
parameters: {
layout: "centered",
docs: {
description: {
component: "A custom component that composes base UI components from @compozy/ui.",
},
},
},
// Optional decorator using design tokens
decorators: [
Story => (
<div className="w-[400px] p-4 bg-background border border-border rounded-lg">
<Story />
</div>
),
],
};
export default meta;
type Story = StoryObj<typeof meta>;
/**
* Default usage showing the standard behavior
* Uses base Button and Card components from @compozy/ui
*/
export const Default: Story = {
args: {},
render: () => (
<Card>
<CardHeader>
<CardTitle>My Custom Component</CardTitle>
</CardHeader>
<CardContent>
<MyCustomComponent>
<Button variant="default">Action</Button>
</MyCustomComponent>
</CardContent>
</Card>
),
};
/**
* Variation with specific props
* All styling uses design tokens (bg-background, text-foreground, etc.)
*/
export const WithVariant: Story = {
args: {},
render: () => (
<div className="bg-card border border-border rounded-lg p-4">
<MyCustomComponent variant="secondary">
<Button variant="outline">Secondary Action</Button>
</MyCustomComponent>
</div>
),
};
```
### Story for Base UI Component (from @compozy/ui)
```tsx
import type { Meta, StoryObj } from "@storybook/react";
import { Button } from "@compozy/ui";
const meta: Meta<typeof Button> = {
title: "components/ui/Button",
component: Button,
parameters: {
layout: "centered",
docs: {
description: {
component: "A button component with multiple variants and sizes.",
},
},
},
};
export default meta;
type Story = StoryObj<typeof meta>;
/**
* Default button with standard styling
*/
export const Default: Story = {
args: {
children: "Button",
variant: "default",
size: "default",
},
};
/**
* All variants using design tokens
*/
export const AllVariants: Story = {
args: {},
render: () => (
<div className="flex flex-wrap gap-4 bg-background p-4 rounded-lg">
<Button variant="default">Default</Button>
<Button variant="secondary">Secondary</Button>
<Button variant="outline">Outline</Button>
<Button variant="ghost">Ghost</Button>
<Button variant="muted">Muted</Button>
</div>
),
};
```
## Best Practices
### Conciseness & Simplicity
<critical>
**MANDATORY: Keep Stories Concise and Focused**
- ✅ **DO**: Create only essential stories that demonstrate core functionality
- ✅ **DO**: Use minimal, realistic examples that show the component's purpose
- ✅ **DO**: Focus on one concept per story
- ❌ **DON'T**: Create excessive variations that don't add value
- ❌ **DON'T**: Over-engineer with complex mock data or elaborate scenarios
- ❌ **DON'T**: Create stories for every possible prop combination
- ❌ **DON'T**: Add unnecessary decorators or wrappers unless required
**Story Count Guidelines:**
- Simple components (Button, Badge): 2-3 stories max (Default + 1-2 key variations)
- Medium components (Card, Dialog): 3-4 stories max (Default + key use cases)
- Complex components: 4-5 stories max (Default + essential scenarios)
- **Never create more than 5 stories per component** unless absolutely necessary
</critical>
### Component Usage
- **Base Components First**: Always check `@compozy/ui` for existing components before creating new ones
- **Composition Over Creation**: Compose complex components from base UI components
- **Compound Components**: Always demonstrate the full structure (Parent + Children) when using compound components from `@compozy/ui`
- **Design Tokens**: Always use design tokens (`bg-background`, `text-foreground`, etc.) instead of explicit colors
### Story Structure
- **Mock Data**: Keep mock data minimal and realistic - only include what's necessary to demonstrate the component
- **Interactivity**: For components like Accordion or Dialog, ensure the `render` function sets up the component in a way that allows interaction (e.g., not force-controlled unless necessary)
- **Cleanliness**: Remove unused imports and generic "template" comments
- **Type Safety**: Always use explicit type annotation for `meta`: `const meta: Meta<typeof Component>`
- **Args Property**: Always include `args: {}` in all stories, even when using custom `render` functions
- **One Story Per Concept**: Each story should demonstrate one clear use case or variation, not multiple concepts
### Design System Compliance
- **Follow React Rules**: Adhere to patterns in `@.cursor/rules/react.mdc`
- **Follow Shadcn Rules**: Adhere to patterns in `@.cursor/rules/shadcn.mdc`
- **Accessibility**: Use semantic HTML and proper ARIA attributes
- **Theme Support**: All stories should work in both light and dark themes using design tokens
## Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ **Creating components from scratch when base components exist:**
```tsx
// ❌ BAD: Creating a button from scratch
export const Bad: Story = {
render: () => <button className="bg-blue-500 text-white px-4 py-2 rounded">Click me</button>,
};
// ✅ GOOD: Using base Button from @compozy/ui
import { Button } from "@compozy/ui";
export const Good: Story = {
args: {},
render: () => <Button variant="default">Click me</Button>,
};
```
❌ **Using explicit colors instead of design tokens:**
```tsx
// ❌ BAD: Using explicit colors
<div className="bg-white text-black border-gray-200">
// ✅ GOOD: Using design tokens
<div className="bg-background text-foreground border-border">
```
❌ **Missing args property:**
```tsx
// ❌ BAD: Missing args property
export const Bad: Story = {
render: () => <Button>Click</Button>,
};
// ✅ GOOD: Including args property
export const Good: Story = {
args: {},
render: () => <Button>Click</Button>,
};
```
❌ **Missing explicit type annotation:**
```tsx
// ❌ BAD: Type inference
const meta = {
title: "Components/Button",
component: Button,
} satisfies Meta<typeof Button>;
// ✅ GOOD: Explicit type annotation
const meta: Meta<typeof Button> = {
title: "Components/Button",
component: Button,
};
```
❌ **Over-engineering stories with unnecessary examples:**
```tsx
// ❌ BAD: Too many stories with similar variations
export const Default: Story = { ... };
export const WithIcon: Story = { ... };
export const WithIconLeft: Story = { ... };
export const WithIconRight: Story = { ... };
export const WithLongText: Story = { ... };
export const WithShortText: Story = { ... };
export const Disabled: Story = { ... };
export const Loading: Story = { ... };
export const WithTooltip: Story = { ... };
export const InCard: Story = { ... };
export const InDialog: Story = { ... };
// ... 10+ stories for a simple button
// ✅ GOOD: Concise, focused stories
export const Default: Story = {
args: {
children: "Button",
variant: "default",
},
};
export const Variants: Story = {
args: {},
render: () => (
<div className="flex gap-2">
<Button variant="default">Default</Button>
<Button variant="secondary">Secondary</Button>
<Button variant="outline">Outline</Button>
</div>
),
};
export const Disabled: Story = {
args: {
children: "Disabled",
disabled: true,
},
};
// Only 3 stories covering essential use cases
```
❌ **Over-complicated mock data or scenarios:**
```tsx
// ❌ BAD: Unnecessarily complex mock data
const mockUsers = [
{ id: "1", name: "John Doe", email: "john@example.com", role: "admin", avatar: "...", lastLogin: "...", permissions: [...], metadata: {...} },
{ id: "2", name: "Jane Smith", email: "jane@example.com", role: "user", avatar: "...", lastLogin: "...", permissions: [...], metadata: {...} },
// ... 10 more users with full data
];
// ✅ GOOD: Minimal, realistic data
const mockUsers = [
{ id: "1", name: "John Doe", email: "john@example.com" },
{ id: "2", name: "Jane Smith", email: "jane@example.com" },
];
```