# lwc

Defines Salesforce Lightning Web Components conventions for GitHub Copilot, covering folder structure, standard UI tags, and SLDS utility classes.

- rule · `type=rule` · GitHub Copilot · ★ 40451
- Author: github · official GitHub repository
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/tree/HEAD/instructions/lwc.instructions.md
- Updated: 2026-10-23
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/rules/lwc

## What it does

The rule scopes Copilot to Salesforce projects matching `force-app/main/default/lwc/**`. Every component must live in its own directory matching the bundle name, containing the `.html` template, the `.js` controller, and the `.js-meta.xml` metadata file. Styles in `.css` and Jest tests in `.test.js` remain optional.

It restricts raw HTML elements inside templates. The assistant replaces standard `<button>`, `<input>`, or `<select>` tags with `<lightning-button>`, `<lightning-input>`, and `<lightning-combobox>`. Layouts rely on Salesforce Lightning Design System classes using the `slds-var-` prefix. Overriding base SLDS styles with custom CSS is prohibited; custom styling must use design tokens such as `var(--lwc-borderRadiusMedium)`.

In JavaScript, the guide establishes reactivity patterns. Primitives update without extra decorators. For nested objects and arrays, the rule discourages mutating data under `@track`, directing the agent toward immutable spread operations instead.

## Requirements
- Works with: Salesforce

## Install

### GitHub Copilot (native platform)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/instructions/lwc.instructions.md` — The applyTo field sets which files it applies to

### Claude Code

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/rules/lwc.md` — The paths frontmatter field limits the files: move applyTo from the source into paths

### Codex

**AGENTS.md**
- Codex reads AGENTS.md: paste the rule text there

### Cursor

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/rules/lwc.mdc` — Frontmatter: description, globs, alwaysApply. Move applyTo from the source into globs, or the rule will not attach on its own

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/rules/lwc.md`

### Cline

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.clinerules/lwc.md`

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/tree/HEAD/instructions/lwc.instructions.md

## When to use it
- Replace raw HTML tags with standard Lightning Web Components
- Scaffold component bundles under `force-app/main/default/lwc/`
- Apply SLDS utility classes using the modern `slds-var-` syntax
- Implement immutable state updates in JavaScript controllers without `@track`

## Example prompts
- Create an LWC customer entry form with name and category fields
- Build an order status card using the SLDS grid system
- Implement a controller method to append items to an array immutably

## Source text · lwc.instructions.md · MIT

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````text
---
description: 'Guidelines and best practices for developing Lightning Web Components (LWC) on Salesforce Platform.'
applyTo: 'force-app/main/default/lwc/**'
---

# LWC Development

## General Instructions

- Each LWC should reside in its own folder under `force-app/main/default/lwc/`.
- The folder name should match the component name (e.g., `myComponent` folder for the `myComponent` component).
- Each component folder should contain the following files:
    - `myComponent.html`: The HTML template file.
    - `myComponent.js`: The JavaScript controller file.
    - `myComponent.js-meta.xml`: The metadata configuration file.
    - Optional: `myComponent.css` for component-specific styles.
    - Optional: `myComponent.test.js` for Jest unit tests.

## Core Principles

### 1. Use Lightning Components Over HTML Tags
Always prefer Lightning Web Component library components over plain HTML elements for consistency, accessibility, and future-proofing.

#### Recommended Approach
```html
<!-- Use Lightning components -->
<lightning-button label="Save" variant="brand" onclick={handleSave}></lightning-button>
<lightning-input type="text" label="Name" value={name} onchange={handleNameChange}></lightning-input>
<lightning-combobox label="Type" options={typeOptions} value={selectedType}></lightning-combobox>
<lightning-radio-group name="duration" label="Duration" options={durationOptions} value={duration} type="radio"></lightning-radio-group>
```

#### Avoid Plain HTML
```html
<!-- Avoid these -->
<button onclick={handleSave}>Save</button>
<input type="text" onchange={handleNameChange} />
<select onchange={handleTypeChange}>
    <option value="option1">Option 1</option>
</select>
```

### 2. Lightning Component Mapping Guide

| HTML Element | Lightning Component | Key Attributes |
|--------------|-------------------|----------------|
| `<button>` | `<lightning-button>` | `variant`, `label`, `icon-name` |
| `<input>` | `<lightning-input>` | `type`, `label`, `variant` |
| `<select>` | `<lightning-combobox>` | `options`, `value`, `placeholder` |
| `<textarea>` | `<lightning-textarea>` | `label`, `max-length` |
| `<input type="checkbox">` | `<lightning-input type="checkbox">` | `checked`, `label` |
| `<input type="radio">` | `<lightning-radio-group>` | `options`, `type`, `name` |
| `<input type="toggle">` | `<lightning-input type="toggle">` | `checked`, `variant` |
| Custom pills | `<lightning-pill>` | `label`, `name`, `onremove` |
| Icons | `<lightning-icon>` | `icon-name`, `size`, `variant` |

### 3. Lightning Design System Compliance

#### Use SLDS Utility Classes
Always use Salesforce Lightning Design System utility classes with the `slds-var-` prefix for modern implementations:

```html
<!-- Spacing -->
<div class="slds-var-m-around_medium slds-var-p-top_large">
    <div class="slds-var-m-bottom_small">Content</div>
</div>

<!-- Layout -->
<div class="slds-grid slds-wrap slds-gutters_small">
    <div class="slds-col slds-size_1-of-2 slds-medium-size_1-of-3">
        <!-- Content -->
    </div>
</div>

<!-- Typography -->
<h2 class="slds-text-heading_medium slds-var-m-bottom_small">Section Title</h2>
<p class="slds-text-body_regular">Description text</p>
```

#### SLDS Component Patterns
```html
<!-- Card Layout -->
<article class="slds-card slds-var-m-around_medium">
    <header class="slds-card__header">
        <h2 class="slds-text-heading_small">Card Title</h2>
    </header>
    <div class="slds-card__body slds-card__body_inner">
        <!-- Card content -->
    </div>
    <footer class="slds-card__footer">
        <!-- Card actions -->
    </footer>
</article>

<!-- Form Layout -->
````
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