Communication Navigation Bar
Communication-focused navigation bar with icon navigation, search functionality, and messaging integration. Features message indicators, notification system, and icon-based navigation for social and collaboration platforms.
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Installation
npx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn.io/registry/navbar-09.json
npx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn.io/registry/navbar-09.json
pnpm dlx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn.io/registry/navbar-09.json
bunx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn.io/registry/navbar-09.json
Features
- Icon-based navigation with HouseIcon, HashIcon, and UsersRound for intuitive navigation
- Integrated search functionality positioned next to logo for prominent discovery features
- Message system with MailIcon and activity indicator dot for communication awareness
- Notification system with badge counter and dropdown message list
- User profile menu with avatar display and account management options
- Container-based responsive design with automatic mobile/desktop switching based on actual width
- Three-section layout with left (logo/search), center (icon navigation), and right (communications/user)
- TypeScript support with comprehensive interface definitions and callback functions
- shadcn/ui integration using Input, Badge, and DropdownMenu components
Use Cases
This free open source React component works well for:
- Social platforms - Community-driven applications with messaging and notifications built with Next.js
- Collaboration tools - Team communication platforms requiring icon-based navigation using TypeScript
- Chat applications - Messaging interfaces with search and notification features using Tailwind CSS
- Community platforms - Forums and discussion boards with activity indicators and user management
API Reference
Navbar09
Prop | Type | Default | Description |
---|---|---|---|
logo | React.ReactNode | <Logo /> | Logo component to display in the navbar |
logoHref | string | "#" | URL for logo click navigation |
navigationLinks | Navbar09NavItem[] | defaultNavigationLinks | Array of navigation items with icons and labels |
searchPlaceholder | string | "Search..." | Placeholder text for the search input field |
userName | string | "John Doe" | Display name for the user profile |
userEmail | string | "[email protected]" | Email address for the user profile |
userAvatar | string | undefined | URL for user avatar image |
notificationCount | number | 3 | Number of unread notifications to display |
messageIndicator | boolean | true | Whether to show the message activity indicator dot |
onNavItemClick | (href: string) => void | undefined | Callback for navigation item clicks |
onSearchSubmit | (query: string) => void | undefined | Callback for search form submissions |
onMessageClick | () => void | undefined | Callback for message button clicks |
onNotificationItemClick | (item: string) => void | undefined | Callback for notification item clicks |
onUserItemClick | (item: string) => void | undefined | Callback for user menu item clicks |
Icon Navigation Features
- Center Positioning - Icon navigation prominently displayed in center section
- Icon Selection - HouseIcon (Home), HashIcon (Hash/Channels), UsersRound (Groups/Teams)
- Mobile Adaptation - Icons move to hamburger menu with labels on mobile devices
- Hover States - Consistent hover styling with accent background colors
Communication Integration
- Message Button - MailIcon with optional activity indicator for unread messages
- Activity Indicator - Small dot indicator for new message activity
- Notification System - Bell icon with badge counter and dropdown notifications
- User Awareness - Profile avatar with dropdown for account management
Implementation Notes
- Uses ResizeObserver for container-based responsive behavior independent of viewport
- Supports keyboard navigation and accessibility standards through Radix UI components
- Mobile menu automatically appears when container width is less than 768px
- Icon navigation moves to mobile menu with text labels for better usability
- Message indicator can be toggled on/off based on application state
- All navigation items are non-functional for demonstration purposes with callback support
- Compatible with shadcn/ui design system and Tailwind CSS styling framework
- Three-section layout provides balanced distribution of navigation and utility elements
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