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I Built a Free Auto-Carousel Component with Pure HTML & CSS (No JavaScript Libraries!)

Ever spent hours searching for a clean, lightweight carousel that doesn't require a massive JavaScript library just to slide some images?
I did too. So I built one — and I'm giving it away for free. 🎁

What I Built
Modern-Precision Auto-Carousel — a professional image slider featuring:
✅ Intelligent auto-play system
✅ Smooth cubic-bezier transitions
✅ Responsive navigation indicators
✅ Soft shadow aesthetics for high-end UI/UX
✅ Pure HTML & CSS — no jQuery, no bloat
✅ Perfect for portfolios, showcases, and product pages

See It in Action

Why Pure HTML/CSS?
Most carousel libraries (Swiper, Slick, Owl Carousel) are powerful — but they come with a cost:

Heavy bundle sizes
jQuery dependencies (sometimes)
Complex configuration
Overkill for simple use cases

For clean, minimalist projects, sometimes you just need something that works beautifully without the overhead.

The Result
The carousel uses cubic-bezier timing functions to achieve that satisfying, premium slide feel you see in high-end websites. Combined with intelligent auto-play that pauses on hover, it feels genuinely polished.
Navigation indicators at the bottom give users clear feedback on position — a small detail that makes a big UX difference.

Get the Free Code
👉 Get the free code here → Modern-Precision Auto-Carousel
No sign-up required. Just copy and paste. 🚀

What is CodeBar Library?
CodeBar Library is a growing collection of free and premium UI components built with:

HTML/CSS
Tailwind CSS
React
Framer Motion
GSAP animations
Bootstrap

Everything is production-ready and copy-paste friendly. Whether you're building a portfolio, a SaaS product, or a client project — there's something for you.

What's Coming Next?
I'm currently working on:

🔨 Full Stack Project Starter Kits
🎨 Premium UI Templates (Landing Pages, Dashboards)
⚡ More free components every week

If you found this useful, drop a ❤️ and follow for more free components and frontend tips!
And if you use the carousel in your project, I'd love to see it — drop a link in the comments! 👇
Browse all free components at CodeBar Library

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