Research Protocol
Direct Sources
- github.com/shadcn-ui/ui/releases — new components
- github.com/tailwindlabs/tailwindcss/releases — utility updates
- github.com/radix-ui/primitives/releases — accessible primitives
- stitch.withgoogle.com — Stitch tool updates
- npmjs.com/package/@_davideast/stitch-mcp — Stitch CLI updates
Search Queries (rotate, cover all within 48h)
- "UI design trends 2026"
- "dark theme design patterns best practices"
- "Shadcn UI new components"
- "Tailwind CSS tips tricks 2026"
- "mobile app UX patterns"
- "design system architecture"
- "WCAG 2.2 accessibility updates"
- "micro-animation CSS patterns"
- "typography trends digital"
- "color palette generator tools"
Evaluation
- Does it affect our design stack?
- Does it change how we should design?
- Is it a new component pattern worth adopting?
- Is it an accessibility requirement update?
Source Recommendations
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Changelog
- 2026-03-20: Initial protocol