Chip

Compact interactive element for tags, filters, or multi-select choices.

Also known as:
  • Tag

Overview

Purpose

The Chip component compact interactive element for tags, filters, or multi-select choices.within our design system. It follows our primitive layer principles, ensuring consistency and reusability across applications.

When to Use

  • Use when you need presenting information
  • Appropriate for display contexts
  • Follows primitive component patterns

When Not to Use

  • Avoid when simpler alternatives exist
  • Don't use for interactive functionality
  • Consider alternatives for edge cases

Live Example

import React from 'react';
import Chip from './components/Chip';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <Chip {...props}>
        {props.children || 'Example chip content'}
      </Chip>
    </div>
  );
}

Anatomy

Understanding the structure of the Chip component helps ensure proper implementation and customization.

Property Description Type
rootSlot rendered into [data-slot="chip"].Root
iconSlot rendered into [data-slot="chip-icon"].Slot
textSlot rendered into [data-slot="chip-text"].Slot

Variants & States

import React from 'react';
import Chip from './components/Chip';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <Chip {...props}>
        {props.children || 'Example chip content'}
      </Chip>
    </div>
  );
}

API Reference

Props

NameTypeRequiredDefaultDescription
variantChipVariantNo'default'—
sizeChipSizeNo'medium'—
disabledbooleanNofalse—
classNamestringNo''—
titlestringNo''—
ariaLabelstringNo——
ariaExpandedbooleanNo——
ariaPressedbooleanNo——
roleReact.AriaRoleNo——
asChildbooleanNofalse—
childrenReact.ReactNodeYes= null) return null—

Accessibility

Standards Compliance

This component follows WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines and includes proper ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support.

Common Pitfalls

  • Dismiss button unlabeled
  • no keyboard removal.

Accessibility Checklist

  • ○ Keyboard navigation support
  • ○ Screen reader compatibility
  • ○ Color contrast compliance
  • ○ Focus management
  • ○ ARIA attributes
  • ○ Reduced motion support

Usage Guidelines

Do

  • Use consistent spacing and sizing
  • Follow established patterns
  • Provide clear labels and descriptions
  • Test with assistive technologies

Don't

  • Override core functionality
  • Use without proper context
  • Ignore accessibility requirements
  • Modify without design system approval

Examples

Basic Usage

Simple implementation with default props and common configurations.

import React from 'react';
import Chip from './components/Chip';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <Chip {...props}>
        {props.children || 'Example chip content'}
      </Chip>
    </div>
  );
}

Advanced Usage

Complex patterns including composition, state management, and real-world scenarios.

import React from 'react';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ 
      padding: '2rem', 
      display: 'flex',
      flexDirection: 'column',
      gap: '1.5rem'
    }}>
      <h3>Chip - Advanced Patterns</h3>
      <p>Advanced usage patterns for Chip include:</p>
      <ul>
        <li>Composition with other components</li>
        <li>Custom styling and theming</li>
        <li>Controlled vs uncontrolled patterns</li>
        <li>Form integration</li>
        <li>Accessibility enhancements</li>
      </ul>
      <p style={{ color: '#6b7280', fontStyle: 'italic' }}>
        Full advanced examples coming soon.
      </p>
    </div>
  );
}

Development Tools

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