About This Template
SearchAddress is a powerful, reusable React component that provides intelligent address search and autocomplete functionality using OpenStreetMap's Nominatim geocoding service, perfect for forms requiring location input without the cost of commercial geocoding APIs. Built with React, shadcn/ui components, leaflet-geosearch for geocoding, and Tailwind CSS for styling, this component offers autocomplete suggestions as users type, grouped search results organized by address classification (cities, streets, buildings), support for multiple geocoding providers beyond OpenStreetMap, debounced search for performance optimization, and server-side rendering compatibility with Next.js dynamic imports. The component implements custom hooks for search logic and debouncing, ensuring efficient API usage and responsive user experience even with large result sets. Unlike basic address inputs, SearchAddress provides real-time suggestions that reduce user typing effort, eliminate address format inconsistencies, improve data quality by selecting from validated addresses, and enhance user experience with visual feedback and clear result presentation. The implementation dynamically groups results by address type, making it easier for users to distinguish between similar addresses or select the correct level of specificity (e.g., city vs. specific building). Use cases include e-commerce checkout forms where accurate shipping addresses are critical, service booking applications requiring location selection for appointments, real estate platforms where users search for properties by address, event registration systems needing venue location input, and any form requiring validated, geocoded address data. The component is highly customizable with flexible configuration for different geocoding providers, supports TypeScript for type safety, and follows accessibility best practices. Released under the MIT License, it encourages community contributions and adaptation for diverse address input needs.
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