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## What kind of change does this PR introduce?

Chore that references DEPR-394.

## What is the current behavior?

Key/value editors for headers are implemented separately in multiple
places.

## What is the new behavior?

DEPR-394 is consolidating repeated RHF field-array UIs across Studio and
the design system.

- adds a shared `KeyValueFieldArray` component in `ui-patterns`
- adds a shared `httpHeaderAddActions` helper for preset header rows
- migrates the key/value header editors in:
  - Platform Webhooks
  - Cron Jobs HTTP headers
  - Database Webhooks HTTP headers
- documents the key/value pattern in the design system with:
  - a dedicated fragment page
  - updated forms guidance
  - updated form pattern demos

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## Additional context

This is PR 1 of a 3-PR stack for DEPR-394.
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---
title: Forms
description: Common form patterns used in Studio settings pages and side panels.
---
Forms in Supabase Studio should follow consistent patterns to ensure a cohesive user experience across settings pages and side panels. This guide covers the most common form patterns and field types.
## Page Layout
Forms in page layouts typically use `PageSection` components with `Card` containers. Fields use `FormItemLayout` with `layout="flex-row-reverse"` for horizontal alignment.
<ComponentPreview
name="form-patterns-pagelayout"
description="Complete form example with all field types in a PageLayout pattern"
peekCode
wide
/>
## Side Panel
Forms in side panels (Sheets) use `FormItemLayout` with `layout="horizontal"` on wider panels and `layout="vertical"` on panels with a size of `sm` or below. The form is typically wrapped in a `Sheet` component.
<ComponentPreview
name="form-patterns-sidepanel"
description="Complete form example with all field types in a SidePanel/Sheet pattern"
peekCode
wide
/>
## Field Arrays
The form previews above include both repeated-field patterns used across Studio:
- **Field Array** for repeated single-value rows such as redirect URIs.
- **Key/Value Field Array** for repeated text pairs such as headers, parameters, and config entries.
Use the shared [Key/Value Field Array](../fragments/key-value-field-array) fragment when each row is two text inputs managed by `react-hook-form`. Keep using a plain field array when each row is just one input, and build a custom row when the cells are mixed controls.
## Best Practices
1. **Always use FormItemLayout**: Use `FormItemLayout` instead of manually composing `FormItem`, `FormLabel`, `FormMessage`, and `FormDescription`.
2. **Layout selection**:
- Use `layout="flex-row-reverse"` for page layouts (horizontal alignment)
- Use `layout="horizontal"` for side panels with more width
- Use `layout="vertical"` for side panels with limited width
3. **Wrap inputs in FormControl*Shadcn***: Always wrap form inputs with `FormControl_Shadcn_` to ensure proper form integration.
4. **Use Cards for grouping**: Wrap form sections in `Card` components with `CardContent` and `CardFooter` for actions.
5. **Handle dirty state**: Show cancel buttons and disable save buttons based on `form.formState.isDirty`.
6. **Error handling**: Always use mutations with `onSuccess` and `onError` callbacks that show toast notifications.
7. **Loading states**: Show loading states on submit buttons using the `loading` prop.
8. **Form IDs**: When submit buttons are outside the form, use a form ID and reference it with the `form` prop on the button.