# Animated Dark Mode Toggle

> This code implements a visually appealing dark mode toggle using React, Framer Motion, and React Icons.  It solves the common problem of providing users with a simple and attractive way to switch between light and dark themes. The toggle consists of two buttons, one for 'light' and one for 'dark' mode, each associated with an icon (moon and sun, respectively).  The background color of the main container dynamically changes based on the selected mode.   Here's a step-by-step breakdown:  1. **State Management:** The `useState` hook from React manages the current theme ('light' or 'dark'). 2. **Conditional Rendering:** Based on the selected theme, the background color of the main container (`Example` component) changes between white and dark slate. The text color of the toggle buttons also adjusts for contrast. 3. **Button Interaction:** Each button in the `SliderToggle` component updates the theme state when clicked.  4. **Animated Slider:** Framer Motion's `motion.span` creates an animated slider that smoothly transitions between the left and right sides of the toggle buttons, providing visual feedback of the selected mode. The animation uses spring physics for a natural feel. The `layout` prop ensures that the animation respects the element's layout. 5. **Styling:**  A combination of inline styles and a CSS class (`TOGGLE_CLASSES`) provides styling for the buttons and main container.  Utility-first CSS classes are used for layout and styling.  This component can be easily integrated into any React application to offer a user-friendly dark mode toggle.  The use of icons and smooth animation enhances the user experience.  For example, this could be integrated into a blog website, a dashboard, or any web application where users want to customize the theme.  Key technologies used include:  * React: For building the user interface. * Framer Motion: For creating the smooth animation. * React Icons: For providing the moon and sun icons. * CSS: For styling and layout.

- Author: [Sonu](https://21st.dev/@uniquesonu)
- License: unknown
- npm dependencies: react-icons, framer-motion
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@uniquesonu/components/animated-dark-mode-toggle

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/uniquesonu/animated-dark-mode-toggle?api_key=$API_KEY_21ST"
```

Requires a 21st API key (generate one at https://21st.dev/mcp) passed as `API_KEY_21ST`. Free accounts get a limited number of installs per day; unlimited on a paid plan — see https://21st.dev/pricing.

Full component directory: https://21st.dev/llms.txt