# Tree

> A release, its epics and their tasks. Sample data: release v4.2 (Dec 05), its epics and their tasks, each with a status colour (shipped, in progress, review, todo, blocked).

- Type 040 · Relationship
- Component: `<Tree>`, the same name as the Figma component
- Install: `npx shadcn add @chartory/tree` (free in Hearth: the public registry, no token; Signal with Code and Complete)
- Type page: https://usechartory.com/charts/tree

## Installation

1. **Set up the registry once.** This chart is free in Hearth and MIT licensed: no token. Add @chartory to components.json once (the URL alone, no headers), or skip this when another chart is already installed. [Installation guide](https://usechartory.com/docs/installation)

2. **Add the chart.** One command adds the Tree component to your project.

```bash
npx shadcn add @chartory/tree
```

3. **Use it.** Pass your rows. The props are the Figma properties.

usage.tsx:

```tsx
import { Tree }
  from "@/components/chartory/tree"

<Tree
  data={releasePlan}
  size="m"
/>
```

## Props

### `<Tree>`

Every prop but data is a Figma property with the same name and values.

| Prop | Type | Default | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| data | TreeData | Required | The chart's data. The tables below list every field. |
| size | "xs" \| "s" \| "m" \| "l" | "m" | The size class. Each one is laid out again from the data. |
| color | "cat-1" \| "cat-2" \| "cat-3" \| "cat-4" | "cat-1" | The data colour of the primary marks (data/primary). |

### TreeData

The data prop: one object for the whole chart.

| Prop | Type | Default | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| heads | string[] | Required | The column headings. |
| levels | TreeItem[][] | Required | The tree, one array per level. |

### TreeItem

One object per entry in levels.

| Prop | Type | Default | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| label | string | Required | The name shown on the chart. |
| status | string | Required | The status as shown. |
| parent? | number | — | The index of its parent in the level above. |
| progress? | number | — | The progress. |

## Tree chart: a React and Figma chart in four sizes

### What does a tree chart show?

A tree chart branches from one root into levels, such as a release, its epics and their tasks, with a status on each node. Use it for release plans, org charts and any hierarchy with a state per item.

Chartory ships it as a Figma component and a React component with the same name. The code installs from the shadcn registry with one command and lands in your project as a file you own.

### What is the Tree component?

It is one **<Tree>** component. Its props are the Figma properties with the same names and values, and the props table above lists them. The data is nodes with a parent and a status.

Sizes **XS**, **S**, **M** and **L** re-lay the chart out from the data instead of scaling it, so labels stay readable at every size.

### When should I use it?

- **Does each node have one parent?** Yes means the tree fits.
- **Is status the point?** Yes means the tree fits.
- **Is it the plan, not the dates?** Yes means the tree fits.

### When does another type fit better?

- **Links in any direction.** Use Network instead.
- **Amounts per level.** Use Icicle instead.
- **Items on a timeline.** Use Block timeline instead.

## Tree questions

### Does the Tree chart work with shadcn/ui?

Yes. It installs through the shadcn registry with the shadcn CLI, and the file lands in your project.

### How do I install it?

It is free in Hearth and MIT licensed: add the @chartory registry URL once, no token, then run npx shadcn add @chartory/tree. The Installation guide has the steps.

### Can my coding agent install it?

Yes. Connect the Chartory MCP server and ask for the tree chart; the agent runs the same command and you review the diff.

### What data does it expect?

Nodes with a parent and a status. The sample data comes with the component, and the props table lists every field.

### Which sizes does it ship in?

XS, S, M and L, in Figma and in code. Each size is laid out again from the data, so text and lines keep their size.

### Is it in the Figma file too?

Yes. chart/040-tree has the same properties as the component.

### Does it follow light and dark mode?

Yes. Every paint is a token, so the chart follows light and dark mode and the collection you pick.

### Which plan has the code?

None for Hearth: it is free in the public registry, no token. The Signal collection (@chartory/signal) comes with Code and Complete.