uibeginner⏱ 10 min setup
cmdk
Command palette component. Fast, accessible, composable.
Plain language
What is it?
A searchable command menu (like pressing Cmd+K in many apps) that lets users quickly find and navigate to anything in your app.
Why use it at a hackathon?
Makes your app feel powerful and keyboard-accessible. Users can search across all features without clicking through menus.
Common use
Resource search tools, civic data explorers, health service finders, educational content navigation.
Tags
command-palettesearchkeyboardaccessible
At a glance
Setup time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: beginner
Skill: Beginner. Drop it in, define your commands, and it works. shadcn/ui includes a version that's even easier to add.
Impact context
Challenge domains
Civic TechEducation & AccessHealth & WellbeingEconomic Equity
SDGs
Quality EducationGood HealthReduced Inequalities
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Building with cmdk?
Add it to your hackathon session workspace.