How to set up React Bits so AI coding assistants automatically use it (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.)

[Nikhi-l]

How to set up React Bits so AI coding assistants automatically use it (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.)

The Problem I'm Trying to Solve

I'm using AI coding assistants (like Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to help build React apps. These tools are great, but every time I ask them to create a component or feature, I have to manually tell them:

• "Use React Bits components"
• "Follow this specific design pattern"
• "Here's how buttons should look..."
• "Use these color schemes..."

This gets repetitive and I often forget to mention important details.

What I Want to Achieve

I want to set up my project so that when I ask an AI assistant:

"Create a login form"

It automatically knows to:

• Use React Bits form components
• Follow my app's design system
• Apply consistent styling
• Use the right button variants, colors, etc.

Without me having to explain this every single time.

My Question

What's the best way to embed React Bits and design system information directly in my codebase so AI tools can automatically discover and use them?

Some ideas I'm considering:

• Documentation files: Create specific markdown files with component usage guidelines
• Code comments: Add detailed JSDoc comments to show preferred usage patterns
• Example files: Include reference implementations that show "the right way" to build common patterns
• Config files: Some kind of project configuration that specifies React Bits as the preferred component library

Has Anyone Solved This?

I'm looking for practical examples or best practices from developers who've successfully made their design systems "AI-friendly."

Any tips on project structure, documentation strategies, or specific techniques that work well with AI coding assistants would be super helpful!

[DavidHDev]

React Bits is not made to integrate with any design systems, and nor does it contain common UI elements.

If you want to use the components here, you should know what you want to build, not rely on a coding agent to build your designs, that sounds a bit ridiculous.

Please read the introduction on the documentation. Components in React Bits are statement pieces, things that visually stand out.

More info:
https://reactbits.dev/get-started/introduction

I am working on a MCP server that provides better context about the components, but it's nowhere near being reliable enough.