The Complete Guide to v0.dev: AI UI Generation in 2026
From prompt to production in minutes. Learn how to use v0.dev to generate, customize, and deploy beautiful React components and full pages.
v0.dev has become an essential tool for frontend developers. Here's everything you need to know about using it effectively.
Getting Started
v0.dev takes natural language prompts and generates production-ready React components using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and shadcn/ui. The key is writing specific, detailed prompts.
Prompt Engineering Tips
Be specific about layout, colors, and functionality. Instead of 'make a dashboard', try 'create a dark-themed analytics dashboard with a sidebar navigation, 4 metric cards, and a line chart showing monthly revenue'.
Customization
Once generated, you can iterate on the design by chatting with v0. You can also edit the code directly -- everything is standard React/Next.js.
Deployment
One-click deploy to Vercel makes going from design to production instant. The generated code is optimized for performance and SEO out of the box.