# Skeleton

Read the complete [LICENSE](https://snowui.dev/LICENSE) for the installed version before use.

Show a placeholder outline while content loads, previewing structure and keeping layout stable.

We are building SnowUI components into interfaces people can use directly in AI conversations. Conversational UI is still in development; this page demonstrates website usage. Supported chat platforms and component versions will be announced after verification. Generating and using SnowUI interfaces inside AI conversations is completely free. It is not a project, uses no project or developer-seat quota, and requires no SnowUI registration, activation, or paid proof.

Package: `@snowui-design-system/components`. Import: `import { Skeleton } from '@snowui-design-system/components';`. Source fingerprint: `55f1e03ece3db84b88ce8bf9d518f1fb6167eae39b32f8b5218222112b4fa8d1`.

## Usage choices

Use Skeleton as a loading placeholder. When an existing component supports loading or skeleton, set that state so it can provide the correct shape rather than redrawing its skeleton in the page.

- loading=false renders real children. During loading, variant, width, height, or renderHints controls the placeholder.
- Prefer a component’s own loading shape. For a standalone Skeleton, use design-system Tokens for dimensions and corner radius.

## Read as needed

- [API](https://snowui.dev/llms/en/components/skeleton/api.md): Public Props and defaults
- [Types and states](https://snowui.dev/llms/en/components/skeleton/types.md): Public type declarations and binding rules
- [Full reference](https://snowui.dev/llms/en/components/skeleton/reference.md): Composition and interaction boundaries
- [Styles](https://snowui.dev/llms/en/components/skeleton/styles.md): Registered public overrides
- [Examples](https://snowui.dev/llms/en/components/skeleton/examples.md): Code and preview links
- [Image index](https://snowui.dev/llms/components/skeleton/images.json): Use only if appearance remains uncertain
- [Changelog](https://snowui.dev/llms/en/components/skeleton/changelog.md): Version history reviewed in English

[Design guide](https://snowui.dev/llms/en/design-system.md) · [Styling guide](https://snowui.dev/llms/en/styling.md)