Shadcn Context Menu
Browse 10 production-ready shadcn context-menu components for right-click interactions, bulk table actions, and destructive operations. Shadcn Context Menu is compatible with Radix UI and Base UI interaction models and is fully aligned with Shadcn Create style options so your previews match your design tokens.
Basic context menu.
Context menu with icons for common actions.
Context menu with keyboard shortcuts.
Context menu with nested submenus.
Context menu labels and separators.
Context menu with checkbox items.
Context menu with radio items.
Context menu with destructive actions.
Context menu with different alignment sides.
Context menu used inside a dialog component.
Shadcn Context Menu: Right-Click and Destructive Bulk
Shadcn Context Menu is a right-click menu built on Radix UI primitives that stays compatible with Base UI components for focus, keyboard behavior, and disclosure, while using Tailwind-friendly styles. It is fully compatible with Shadcn Create style options, so radius, fonts, and theme tokens from the create flow apply consistently to previews and exported UI.
It displays a menu of actions triggered by right-click or context-click on a target element, with support for checkboxes, radio groups, and nested submenus.
ReUI lists context-menu components inside realistic layouts: tables with row actions, file lists with bulk operations, and asset galleries. This helps you judge trigger zones, menu width, and placement next to other UI elements, not only a minimal story. The sections below explain what the component is, why teams adopt it, which features matter, and how it pairs with data-driven interactions.
What is Shadcn Context Menu?
In UI terms, a context menu is a popup menu displayed near the cursor on right-click, showing actions specific to the clicked element. Shadcn Context Menu follows the same accessibility expectations as Radix UI primitives and fits teams that also use Base UI-style unstyled building blocks.
Components here show simple context menus, checkbox and radio items, nested submenus, and destructive actions with confirmation. They are meant to answer whether your product needs bulk row operations on a table, asset management shortcuts, or quick edits on a canvas, with styling that respects Shadcn Create options end to end.
Why Use Shadcn Context Menu?
Context menus surface actions without cluttering primary UI. Teams use them for file operations (copy, move, delete), table row bulk actions, and drawing canvas interactions. Power users expect right-click to work and appreciate the speed.
Pair context menus with a Shadcn Data Grid to add copy, move, or delete actions on rows. Use Shadcn Checkbox items for multi-select toggles and Shadcn Radio Group for exclusive choices like sort order. Show destructive actions with variant="destructive" styling and pair with a Shadcn Dialog for critical confirmations.
Shadcn Context Menu Features
- Right-Click Trigger. Display menu on right-click or Shift+F10 on keyboard, providing a familiar interaction component for power users and accessibility.
- Checkbox Items. Use ContextMenuCheckboxItem to toggle boolean states like mute, pin, or archived status directly from the context menu.
- Radio Groups. Use ContextMenuRadioGroup and ContextMenuRadioItem for exclusive choices like sort order, view mode, or access level.
- Nested Submenus. Use ContextMenuSub to nest related actions, reducing menu length and organizing complex command trees.
- Destructive Actions. Style dangerous actions with variant="destructive" to warn users. Pair with a Shadcn Dialog or confirmation toast for irreversible operations.
Integrating with Other Components
Wrap rows or items in a Shadcn Data Grid with ContextMenuTrigger to add bulk actions like copy, move, or delete. Use CheckboxItem to toggle selection and RadioItem to change status.
Render Shadcn Button actions inside ContextMenuContent for critical operations, and pair with a Shadcn Dialog to confirm destructive changes like delete or archive.
Use context menus inside file browsers or galleries with Shadcn Collapsible folders to provide quick access to move, copy, or delete operations on files and directories.