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---
title: FAQ
description: Frequently asked questions about running a registry.
---
## Frequently asked questions
### What does a complex component look like?
Here's an example of a complex component that installs a page, two components, a hook, a format-date utils and a config file.
```json showLineNumbers
{
"$schema": "https://ui.shadcn.com/schema/registry-item.json",
"name": "hello-world",
"title": "Hello World",
"type": "registry:block",
"description": "A complex hello world component",
"files": [
{
"path": "registry/new-york/hello-world/page.tsx",
"type": "registry:page",
"target": "app/hello/page.tsx"
},
{
"path": "registry/new-york/hello-world/components/hello-world.tsx",
"type": "registry:component"
},
{
"path": "registry/new-york/hello-world/components/formatted-message.tsx",
"type": "registry:component"
},
{
"path": "registry/new-york/hello-world/hooks/use-hello.ts",
"type": "registry:hook"
},
{
"path": "registry/new-york/hello-world/lib/format-date.ts",
"type": "registry:lib"
},
{
"path": "registry/new-york/hello-world/hello.config.ts",
"type": "registry:file",
"target": "~/hello.config.ts"
}
]
}
```
### How do I add a new Tailwind color?
To add a new color you need to add it to `cssVars` under `light` and `dark` keys.
```json showLineNumbers {10-18}
{
"$schema": "https://ui.shadcn.com/schema/registry-item.json",
"name": "hello-world",
"title": "Hello World",
"type": "registry:block",
"description": "A complex hello world component",
"files": [
// ...
],
"cssVars": {
"light": {
"brand-background": "oklch(0.205 0.015 18)",
"brand-accent": "oklch(0.205 0.015 18)"
},
"dark": {
"brand-background": "oklch(0.205 0.015 18)",
"brand-accent": "oklch(0.205 0.015 18)"
}
}
}
```
The CLI will update the project CSS file. Once updated, the new colors will be available to be used as utility classes: `bg-brand` and `text-brand-accent`.
### Why does `button` in `registryDependencies` not resolve to my GitHub repository?
Bare registry dependency names keep the existing shadcn behavior. `button`
means the built-in shadcn `button` item.
For a dependency from a GitHub repository, use the full GitHub item address.
```json title="registry-item.json" showLineNumbers
{
"registryDependencies": ["acme/ui/button"]
}
```
### How do I pin a GitHub registry item?
Add `#ref` to the GitHub item address. The ref can be a branch, tag or full
commit SHA.
```bash
npx shadcn@latest add acme/ui/button#v1.2.0
```
For published registries, prefer tags or full commit SHAs.
### Can GitHub registry addresses use private repositories?
Not currently. GitHub registry addresses support public `github.com`
repositories. For private registries, use a namespace with authenticated URLs.
### How do I add or override a Tailwind theme variable?
To add or override a theme variable you add it to `cssVars.theme` under the key you want to add or override.
```json showLineNumbers {10-15}
{
"$schema": "https://ui.shadcn.com/schema/registry-item.json",
"name": "hello-world",
"title": "Hello World",
"type": "registry:block",
"description": "A complex hello world component",
"files": [
// ...
],
"cssVars": {
"theme": {
"text-base": "3rem",
"ease-in-out": "cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1)",
"font-heading": "Poppins, sans-serif"
}
}
}
```