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Create or refactor a React ATOM component (smallest reusable UI primitive). Use for buttons, inputs, icons, text, badges, loaders, etc. Keep atoms presentational and composable.

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Atomic Design: ATOM (React Functional Components)

You are creating an ATOM: the smallest reusable UI primitive.

Inputs

  • $ARGUMENTS may include a component name and a short intent.

Hard rules

  1. Functional component only (no class components).
  2. No business logic, no data fetching, no app state. Atoms are presentational primitives.
  3. Accessibility first: correct semantics (button, label, input), keyboard support, aria-* only when necessary.
  4. Composable API:
    • Prefer children/slots over many boolean props.
    • Avoid prop explosions; keep the surface area minimal.
  5. Styling:
    • Support className and merge with base classes.
    • Avoid styling decisions that depend on application state.
  6. TypeScript-friendly:
    • Prefer extending intrinsic element props (e.g., React.ButtonHTMLAttributes<HTMLButtonElement>).
    • Use forwardRef when wrapping DOM elements.
  7. Performance:
    • Keep atoms cheap; use React.memo only if there’s a proven need (don’t add by default).

Output expectations (when generating code)

  • Provide:
    1. Component.tsx (or .jsx if project is JS)
    2. Component.test.tsx (minimal: render + key interaction)
    3. Component.stories.tsx (basic variants)
  • Export as a named export by default.
  • Include a short usage snippet.

Recommended folder conventions

  • src/components/atoms/<ComponentName>/
    • index.ts
    • <ComponentName>.tsx
    • <ComponentName>.test.tsx
    • <ComponentName>.stories.tsx

Atom checklist

  • Correct semantic element
  • Keyboard operable
  • Accepts className
  • Props extend intrinsic element props
  • No app-specific dependencies