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shadcn-dialog: Nested & Draggable Modal Component for shadcn/ui

shadcn-dialog, a custom modal/dialog component for shadcn/ui that lets you create nested dialogs. It's useful for complex user flows where you need to stack modals.

Key features:

πŸ”„ Multiple dialog stacking with proper state management

🎯 Automatic focus handling between dialog layers

⌨️ Custom escape key navigation for nested hierarchies

πŸ“± Optional drag-to-dismiss functionality for mobile

🎨 Multiple position options (bottom, top, left, right)

⚑ TypeScript ready with full type definitions

🎭 Built-in animations with Tailwind CSS

Great for multi-step forms, confirmation workflows, settings panels, and any scenario requiring layered information presentation.

The component maintains proper accessibility standards while providing smooth user experience across desktop and mobile devices.

πŸ‘‰ Blog Post

πŸ‘‰ GitHub Repo

πŸ‘‰ Live Demo

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