Next Dark Mode
Enable dark mode for Next.js apps
Overview
next-dark-mode is a theme for Next.js apps that allows users to switch between a dark and light mode. It also includes an auto mode feature that automatically adjusts the theme based on the user's operating system preferences. The theme uses configurable cookies to persist the theme state, preventing any page load glitches.
Features
- Auto mode: Supports automatic theme switching based on the user's operating system preferences.
- No page load glitch: Uses configurable cookies to persist the theme state, avoiding common page load glitches.
- Compatibility: Requires react@16.8.0 or higher, which includes Hooks.
Usage
To use next-dark-mode in your Next.js app, follow these steps:
- Wrap your _app.js component located in
/pageswith the HOC withDarkMode. - Use the useDarkMode hook in your app to access the current theme.
If you are using CSS-in-JS libraries like emotion or styled-components, follow these additional steps:
- Wrap your _app.js component located in
/pageswith the HOC withDarkMode.
- Next.js
Next.js is a React-based web framework that enables server-side rendering, static site generation, and other powerful features for building modern web applications.
- React
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- Styled Components
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- Templates & Themes
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- Dark Mode
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- Eslint
ESLint is a linter for JavaScript that analyzes code to detect and report on potential problems and errors, as well as enforce consistent code style and best practices, helping developers to write cleaner, more maintainable code.
- Typescript
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