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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

PropTypeDefaultDescription
logoReact.ReactNode<Logo />Logo component to display in the navbar
logoHrefstring"#"URL for logo click navigation
navigationLinksNavbar09NavItem[]defaultNavigationLinksArray of navigation items with icons and labels
searchPlaceholderstring"Search..."Placeholder text for the search input field
userNamestring"John Doe"Display name for the user profile
userEmailstring"[email protected]"Email address for the user profile
userAvatarstringundefinedURL for user avatar image
notificationCountnumber3Number of unread notifications to display
messageIndicatorbooleantrueWhether to show the message activity indicator dot
onNavItemClick(href: string) => voidundefinedCallback for navigation item clicks
onSearchSubmit(query: string) => voidundefinedCallback for search form submissions
onMessageClick() => voidundefinedCallback for message button clicks
onNotificationItemClick(item: string) => voidundefinedCallback for notification item clicks
onUserItemClick(item: string) => voidundefinedCallback 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