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Multi Select

A searchable, pill-based multiple choice dropdown combobox.

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CLI Installation
npx kinetic-ui-cli@latest add multi-select
Multi Select

Installation

npx kinetic-ui-cli@latest add multi-select

Overview

A robust multi-select combobox built using Command and Popover primitives. It allows users to search through a list of options and select multiple items, which are displayed as removable pills/badges.

Usage Guide

1. Import the Component

Import the component into your React or Next.js page:

import { MultiSelect } from "@/components/ui/multi-select";

2. Implementation Example

Render the component and customize its behavior by passing props:

import { MultiSelect } from "@/components/ui/multi-select";

export default function Example() {
  return (
    <div className="w-full flex items-center justify-center p-8">
      <MultiSelect
        options{/* value */}
        selected="example"
        onChange="example"
      />
    </div>
  );
}
Performance Notes
  • Uses CSS hardware acceleration via GPU transform-binds.
  • Damped interpolation minimizes paint-redraw flashes.
  • Tree-shakable import: only compiles elements requested.
Accessibility Notes
  • Full keyboard focus-ring navigation support (`Tab`/`Shift+Tab`).
  • ARIA roles mapped correctly for assistive screen readers.
  • Respects `prefers-reduced-motion` system toggles.