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Empowering Bangladeshi Developers: Inside BSDC Cloud, the 100% Free Hosting Platform

DebateSylhetBD — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:37:26 +0000

Empowering Bangladeshi Developers: Inside BSDC Cloud, the 100% Free Hosting Platform
Access to reliable, professional-grade infrastructure has long been a hidden barrier for aspiring developers. While global cloud services offer powerful tools, they frequently require international credit cards, subscriptions, or complex billing setups that lock out students and self-taught programmers in emerging tech markets.
Enter BSDC Cloud (cloud.bsdc.info.bd)—the official cloud hosting platform of the Bangladesh Software Development Community (BSDC). Designed specifically to level the playing field, BSDC Cloud provides 100% free, professional-grade hosting infrastructure equipped with cPanel, PHP, MySQL, FTP, and unlimited subdomains.
The Visionary Behind the Platform
BSDC Cloud is part of the broader ecosystem founded by Rizwan Rahim Chowdhury, a Bangladeshi student developer who architected the entire BSDC platform at just 13 years old.
Having started programming with HTML at age 11, Rizwan recognized a fundamental gap in the local tech landscape. Rather than letting talented students struggle with cost barriers or payment limitations, he engineered a native solution: "I built BSDC because Bangladeshi developers deserve world-class platforms made specifically for them. Hosting is the next frontier—every student should be able to deploy their first website without worrying about cost or credit cards."
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BSDC Cloud redefines what regional developer communities can achieve through shared resources and collaborative vision. By removing the financial friction of web deployment, it ensures that the next generation of Bangladeshi creators can focus entirely on what matters most: building great software.

How to use Nakshora css framework that devoleped Rizwan Rahim Chowdhury

DebateSylhetBD — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:56:02 +0000

🚀 Nakshorawebsite CSS Framework v1.0.0 User Guide

The World's Most Comprehensive CSS Framework
Created by: Rizwan Rahim Chowdhury
Licensed under MIT Open Source License

🌟 Introduction
- What is Nakshora?
- Key Features
🚀 Getting Started
- Installation
- Hello World Example
💡 Core Concepts
- CSS Variables (:root)
- Fluid Typography
- Spacing Scale
- Responsive Design
- Base Styles & Reset
🎨 Color Palettes
- Neon Cyber Palette
- Pastel Dream Palette
- Ultra Minimalist Palette
- Nature Inspired Palette
- Brutalist Palette
🛠️ Utility Classes
- Display
- Flexbox
- Grid
- Spacing (Margin & Padding)
- Typography
- Background Colors
- Text Colors
- Borders
- Shadows
- Glassmorphism
- Neumorphism
- Positioning & Z-Index
- Width & Height
- Overflow
- Transitions & Animations
- Transforms & Hover States
- Opacity
- Cursor
- Advanced Utilities
📦 Component Classes
- Buttons
- Cards
- Navbar
- Hero Sections
- Modals
- Forms
- Badges & Pills
- Tooltips
- Progress Bars
- Alerts
- Breadcrumbs
- Pagination
- Tabs
- Accordions
- Dropdowns
- Skeleton Loaders
- Spinners
🎨 Thematic Utilities & Components
- Brutalist Components
- Neon Glow Utilities
- Gradient Utilities
- Advanced Grid Layouts
🔧 Customization
- Overriding CSS Variables
🌐 Contribution
📄 License

🌟 Introduction

Welcome to Nakshora CSS Framework v1.0.0, the world's most comprehensive CSS framework designed to empower developers with a vast array of pre-built styles and utilities. Created by Rizwan Rahim Chowdhury, Nakshora offers a unique blend of modern design paradigms, including vibrant neon, dreamy pastels, stark brutalism, and minimalist aesthetics, all within an intuitive and highly customizable structure.

What is Nakshora?

Nakshora is a utility-first CSS framework that provides a rich set of pre-defined classes to rapidly build responsive and visually stunning web interfaces. It emphasizes ease of use, maintainability, and flexibility, allowing you to craft unique designs without writing extensive custom CSS.

Key Features

Diverse Color Palettes: Explore Neon Cyber, Pastel Dream, Ultra Minimalist, Nature Inspired, and Brutalist themes.
Responsive by Design: Built-in breakpoints and fluid typography ensure your designs look great on any device.
Comprehensive Utilities: A wide range of utility classes for layout, spacing, typography, colors, borders, shadows, and more.
Modern Components: Ready-to-use components like buttons, cards, modals, forms, and navigation elements.
Unique Design Paradigms: Dedicated classes for Glassmorphism, Neumorphism, Brutalism, and Neon Glow effects.
Advanced Layouts: Specialized grid layouts for dashboards, holy grails, and masonry.
Animations & Transitions: Smooth transitions and keyframe animations for dynamic interfaces.
CSS Variable Driven: Easily customize colors, spacing, and other properties via CSS variables.

🚀 Getting Started

Getting started with Nakshora is incredibly simple. Just include the CDN link in your HTML, and you're ready to go! No complex build processes or npm installations required.

Installation

To use Nakshora, add the following <link> tag to the <head> section of your HTML document:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>My Nakshora Page</title>
    <!-- Nakshora CSS Framework CDN -->
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/nakshora/nakshora@main/min.main.css">
    <!-- Your custom styles (optional) -->
    <style>
        /* Add your custom styles here */
    </style>
</head>
<body>
    <!-- Your content goes here -->
</body>
</html>

Hello World Example

Here's a quick example to demonstrate how easy it is to apply Nakshora styles:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Nakshora Hello World</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/nakshora/nakshora@main/min.main.css">
</head>
<body class="bg-mono-950 text-mono-white p-8 flex items-center justify-center min-h-screen">
    <div class="card-neon max-w-md text-center p-8">
        <h1 class="text-neon-cyan-400 text-5xl font-bold animate-neonGlow mb-4">Hello, Nakshora!</h1>
        <p class="text-xl text-mono-50">
            This is your first step into a world of powerful and aesthetic web design.
        </p>
        <button class="btn btn-neon mt-6">Get Started</button>
    </div>
</body>
</html>

💡 Core Concepts

Nakshora is built on several core principles and modern CSS features to provide a flexible and powerful development experience.

CSS Variables (`:root`)

The entire framework leverages CSS Custom Properties (variables) defined in the :root pseudo-class. This allows for easy customization and theme management.

Example of Variables:

:root {
  /* Neon Cyber Palette */
  --neon-purple-50: hsl(280, 100%, 97%);
  --neon-purple-500: hsl(280, 100%, 55%);

  /* Fluid Typography */
  --text-xs: clamp(0.625rem, 0.5rem + 0.25vw, 0.75rem);

  /* Spacing Scale */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 2px 4px -2px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-base: 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

You can override these variables in your own CSS to change the entire look and feel of your project. See the Customization section for more details.

Fluid Typography

Nakshora utilizes clamp() for its typography scale, providing fluid and responsive text sizes that adapt beautifully across different screen widths. This means your text will scale proportionally between a minimum and maximum size, ensuring optimal readability.

Example:
--text-base: clamp(0.875rem, 0.75rem + 0.35vw, 1rem);
This ensures text-base will be at least 0.875rem, at most 1rem, and fluidly adjust between those values based on viewport width.

Spacing Scale

A consistent and intuitive spacing scale is defined using rem units for margins and paddings. This ensures uniform spacing throughout your design.

Example:
--space-1: 0.25rem;
--space-4: 1rem;
--space-16: 4rem;

These variables are used by classes like p-4 (padding: 1rem), m-8 (margin: 2rem), gap-2 (gap: 0.5rem), etc.

Responsive Design

Nakshora is built mobile-first, meaning styles are defined for small screens by default, and then overridden for larger screens using media queries.

Breakpoints:

Prefix	Min-width	Description
`xs:`	`375px`	Extra Small screens (e.g., small phones)
`sm:`	`640px`	Small screens (e.g., large phones, tablets)
`md:`	`768px`	Medium screens (e.g., tablets, small laptops)
`lg:`	`1024px`	Large screens (e.g., laptops, desktops)
`xl:`	`1280px`	Extra Large screens (e.g., larger desktops)
`xxl:`	`1536px`	Double Extra Large screens
`ultra:`	`1920px`	Ultra HD / Full HD monitors
`uhd:`	`2560px`	Quad HD / 2K monitors
`k8:`	`3840px`	4K / 8K monitors

Usage Example:

<div class="text-base sm:text-lg md:text-xl lg:text-2xl">
    This text changes size based on the screen width.
</div>

<div class="flex-col md:flex-row">
    <!-- This div is a column on small screens, and a row on medium screens and up -->
</div>

Base Styles & Reset

Nakshora includes a lightweight CSS reset to ensure consistent rendering across browsers. It applies box-sizing: border-box; globally, removes default margins and paddings, and sets a sensible default font family and line height.

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  line-height: 1.5;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  -moz-tab-size: 4;
  tab-size: 4;
  font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: inherit;
}

🎨 Color Palettes

Nakshora provides five distinct color palettes, each designed to evoke a different aesthetic. All colors are defined using HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) for easy perception and modification.

Neon Cyber Palette

Vibrant, high-saturation colors perfect for futuristic, cyberpunk, or energetic designs.
All shades from 50 (very light) to 950 (very dark) are available for each color.

Neon Purple: hsl(280, 100%, L%)
- --neon-purple-50 to --neon-purple-950
Neon Pink: hsl(320, 100%, L%)
- --neon-pink-50 to --neon-pink-950
Neon Cyan: hsl(180, 100%, L%)
- --neon-cyan-50 to --neon-cyan-950
Neon Lime: hsl(75, 100%, L%)
- --neon-lime-50 to --neon-lime-950
Neon Orange: hsl(30, 100%, L%)
- --neon-orange-50 to --neon-orange-950

Pastel Dream Palette

Soft, muted, and gentle colors ideal for serene, elegant, or childlike designs.
Shades range from 50 to 950.

Pastel Rose: hsl(350, S%, L%) (S changes slightly for darker shades)
- --pastel-rose-50 to --pastel-rose-950
Pastel Lavender: hsl(270, S%, L%)
- --pastel-lavender-50 to --pastel-lavender-950
Pastel Mint: hsl(150, S%, L%)
- --pastel-mint-50 to --pastel-mint-950
Pastel Peach: hsl(20, S%, L%)
- --pastel-peach-50 to --pastel-peach-950
Pastel Sky: hsl(200, S%, L%)
- --pastel-sky-50 to --pastel-sky-950

Ultra Minimalist Palette

Monochromatic and near-monochromatic shades for clean, modern, and sophisticated interfaces.

Mono (Grayscale): hsl(0, 0%, L%)
- --mono-white, --mono-50 to --mono-950, --mono-black
Minimal Ice (Cool Grayscale): hsl(210, 20%, L%)
- --minimal-ice-50 to --minimal-ice-950

Nature Inspired Palette

Earthy and organic tones reflecting natural landscapes. Shades range from 50 to 950.

Forest: hsl(140, S%, L%)
- --forest-50 to --forest-950
Earth: hsl(30, S%, L%)
- --earth-50 to --earth-950
Ocean: hsl(200, S%, L%)
- --ocean-50 to --ocean-950
Sunset: hsl(15, S%, L%)
- --sunset-50 to --sunset-950

Brutalist Palette

Bold, high-contrast primary colors for a raw, uncompromising aesthetic. Shades range from 50 to 950.

Brutal Red: hsl(0, 100%, L%)
- --brutal-red-50 to --brutal-red-950
Brutal Yellow: hsl(60, 100%, L%)
- --brutal-yellow-50 to --brutal-yellow-950
Brutal Blue: hsl(220, 100%, L%)
- --brutal-blue-50 to --brutal-blue-950

🛠️ Utility Classes

Nakshora offers a rich set of utility classes for fine-grained control over your elements.

Display

Control the display behavior of elements.

Class	Property
`.block`	`display: block;`
`.inline-block`	`display: inline-block;`
`.inline`	`display: inline;`
`.flex`	`display: flex;`
`.inline-flex`	`display: inline-flex;`
`.grid`	`display: grid;`
`.inline-grid`	`display: inline-grid;`
`.contents`	`display: contents;`
`.hidden`	`display: none;`

Flexbox

Utilities for Flexbox containers and items.

Class	Property	Description
`.flex-row`	`flex-direction: row;`	Items arranged horizontally.
`.flex-row-reverse`	`flex-direction: row-reverse;`	Horizontal, reversed.
`.flex-col`	`flex-direction: column;`	Items arranged vertically.
`.flex-col-reverse`	`flex-direction: column-reverse;`	Vertical, reversed.
`.flex-wrap`	`flex-wrap: wrap;`	Items wrap to next line.
`.flex-wrap-reverse`	`flex-wrap: wrap-reverse;`	Items wrap to previous line.
`.flex-nowrap`	`flex-wrap: nowrap;`	Items stay on single line (default).
`.items-start`	`align-items: flex-start;`	Align items to the start of the cross-axis.
`.items-end`	`align-items: flex-end;`	Align items to the end of the cross-axis.
`.items-center`	`align-items: center;`	Align items to the center of the cross-axis.
`.items-baseline`	`align-items: baseline;`	Align items along their baselines.
`.items-stretch`	`align-items: stretch;`	Stretch items to fill the container.
`.justify-start`	`justify-content: flex-start;`	Justify items to the start of the main-axis.
`.justify-end`	`justify-content: flex-end;`	Justify items to the end of the main-axis.
`.justify-center`	`justify-content: center;`	Justify items to the center of the main-axis.
`.justify-between`	`justify-content: space-between;`	Distribute items with space between.
`.justify-around`	`justify-content: space-around;`	Distribute items with space around.
`.justify-evenly`	`justify-content: space-evenly;`	Distribute items with equal space around.
`.gap-*`	`gap: var(--space-*);`	Set gap between flex/grid items. (e.g., `gap-4`)

Grid

Utilities for Grid containers and items.

Class	Property	Description
`.grid-cols-N`	`grid-template-columns: repeat(N, minmax(0, 1fr));`	Create N equally sized columns. (N=1 to 12)
`.col-span-N`	`grid-column: span N / span N;`	Item spans N columns. (N=1 to 12)
`.col-span-full`	`grid-column: 1 / -1;`	Item spans all columns.
`.gap-*`	`gap: var(--space-*);`	Set gap between flex/grid items. (e.g., `gap-4`)

Example:

<div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
    <div class="p-4 bg-mono-200">Item 1</div>
    <div class="p-4 bg-mono-200">Item 2</div>
    <div class="p-4 bg-mono-200">Item 3</div>
    <div class="p-4 bg-mono-200 md:col-span-2">Item 4 (spans 2 columns on medium screens)</div>
</div>

Spacing (Margin & Padding)

Nakshora provides a comprehensive spacing scale. Classes for margin (m-), margin-x (mx-), margin-y (my-), margin-top (mt-), margin-bottom (mb-), margin-left (ml-), margin-right (mr-), and the same for padding (p-, px-, py-, pt-, pb-, pl-, pr-) are available.

Syntax: [property]-[size] (e.g., p-4, mx-auto, mb-8)

Size Class	Value (rem)	Value (px)
`0`	`0`	`0`
`px`	`1px`	`1px`
`0-5`	`0.125`	`2`
`1`	`0.25`	`4`
`1-5`	`0.375`	`6`
`2`	`0.5`	`8`
`2-5`	`0.625`	`10`
`3`	`0.75`	`12`
`3-5`	`0.875`	`14`
`4`	`1`	`16`
...	...	...
`96`	`24`	`384`

auto is also available for margin (m-auto, mx-auto, my-auto).

Example:

<div class="p-4 bg-mono-100 mb-8 mx-auto w-1/2">
    This div has 1rem padding all around, 2rem bottom margin,
    auto left/right margin (to center it), and 50% width.
</div>

Typography

Control text size, weight, style, alignment, transformation, and decoration.

Font Size (`font-size`)

Uses fluid typography variables (--text-*).

Class	Property
`.text-xs`	`font-size: var(--text-xs);`
`.text-sm`	`font-size: var(--text-sm);`
`.text-base`	`font-size: var(--text-base);`
`.text-lg`	`font-size: var(--text-lg);`
`.text-xl`	`font-size: var(--text-xl);`
`.text-2xl`	`font-size: var(--text-2xl);`
`.text-3xl`	`font-size: var(--text-3xl);`
`.text-4xl`	`font-size: var(--text-4xl);`
`.text-5xl`	`font-size: var(--text-5xl);`
`.text-6xl`	`font-size: var(--text-6xl);`
`.text-7xl`	`font-size: var(--text-7xl);`
`.text-8xl`	`font-size: var(--text-8xl);`
`.text-9xl`	`font-size: var(--text-9xl);`

Font Weight (`font-weight`)

Class	Property
`.font-thin`	`font-weight: 100;`
`.font-extralight`	`font-weight: 200;`
`.font-light`	`font-weight: 300;`
`.font-normal`	`font-weight: 400;`
`.font-medium`	`font-weight: 500;`
`.font-semibold`	`font-weight: 600;`
`.font-bold`	`font-weight: 700;`
`.font-extrabold`	`font-weight: 800;`
`.font-black`	`font-weight: 900;`

Font Style (`font-style`)

Class	Property
`.italic`	`font-style: italic;`
`.not-italic`	`font-style: normal;`

Text Alignment (`text-align`)

Class	Property
`.text-left`	`text-align: left;`
`.text-center`	`text-align: center;`
`.text-right`	`text-align: right;`
`.text-justify`	`text-align: justify;`

Text Transform (`text-transform`)

Class	Property
`.uppercase`	`text-transform: uppercase;`
`.lowercase`	`text-transform: lowercase;`
`.capitalize`	`text-transform: capitalize;`
`.normal-case`	`text-transform: none;`

Text Decoration (`text-decoration`)

Class	Property
`.underline`	`text-decoration: underline;`
`.line-through`	`text-decoration: line-through;`
`.no-underline`	`text-decoration: none;`

Line Height (`line-height`)

Class	Property
`.leading-none`	`line-height: 1;`
`.leading-tight`	`line-height: 1.25;`
`.leading-snug`	`line-height: 1.375;`
`.leading-normal`	`line-height: 1.5;`
`.leading-relaxed`	`line-height: 1.625;`
`.leading-loose`	`line-height: 2;`

Background Colors

Apply background colors using the naming convention bg-[palette-name]-[shade].
Refer to the Color Palettes section for available palettes and shades.

Example:

<div class="bg-neon-purple-500 p-4 text-mono-white">Neon Purple Background</div>
<div class="bg-pastel-mint-300 p-4">Pastel Mint Background</div>
<div class="bg-mono-900 p-4 text-mono-white">Dark Mono Background</div>
<div class="bg-forest-600 p-4 text-mono-white">Forest Green Background</div>

Text Colors

Apply text colors using the naming convention text-[palette-name]-[shade].
Note: Minimalist Ice and Brutalist palettes only have background color utilities, but mono palette has both.

Example:

<p class="text-neon-cyan-500">This text is Neon Cyan.</p>
<p class="text-mono-700">This text is dark gray.</p>

Borders

Control border width, style, color, and radius.

Border Width (`border-width`)

Class	Property
`.border`	`border-width: 1px; border-style: solid;`
`.border-0`	`border-width: 0;`
`.border-2`	`border-width: 2px; border-style: solid;`
`.border-4`	`border-width: 4px; border-style: solid;`
`.border-8`	`border-width: 8px; border-style: solid;`
`.border-t`	`border-top-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid;`
`.border-r`	`border-right-width: 1px; border-right-style: solid;`
`.border-b`	`border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid;`
`.border-l`	`border-left-width: 1px; border-left-style: solid;`

Border Style (`border-style`)

Class	Property
`.border-solid`	`border-style: solid;`
`.border-dashed`	`border-style: dashed;`
`.border-dotted`	`border-style: dotted;`
`.border-double`	`border-style: double;`
`.border-none`	`border-style: none;`

Border Radius (`border-radius`)

Class	Property
`.rounded-none`	`border-radius: var(--radius-none);`
`.rounded-sm`	`border-radius: var(--radius-sm);`
`.rounded-md`	`border-radius: var(--radius-md);`
`.rounded-lg`	`border-radius: var(--radius-lg);`
`.rounded-xl`	`border-radius: var(--radius-xl);`
`.rounded-2xl`	`border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);`
`.rounded-3xl`	`border-radius: var(--radius-3xl);`
`.rounded-full`	`border-radius: var(--radius-full);`

Border Color (`border-color`)

Class	Property
`.border-neon-purple-500`	`border-color: var(--neon-purple-500);`
`.border-neon-pink-500`	`border-color: var(--neon-pink-500);`
`.border-neon-cyan-500`	`border-color: var(--neon-cyan-500);`
`.border-mono-200`	`border-color: var(--mono-200);`
`.border-mono-300`	`border-color: var(--mono-300);`
`.border-mono-400`	`border-color: var(--mono-400);`
`.border-mono-500`	`border-color: var(--mono-500);`

Example:

<div class="border-2 border-dashed border-neon-cyan-500 rounded-lg p-4">
    A dashed neon cyan border with large rounded corners.
</div>

Shadows

Apply various box-shadow styles.

Class	Property
`.shadow-xs`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);`
`.shadow-sm`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);`
`.shadow-md`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);`
`.shadow-lg`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);`
`.shadow-xl`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);`
`.shadow-2xl`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);`
`.shadow-inner`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-inner);`
`.shadow-none`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-none);`

Example:

<div class="p-8 bg-mono-white shadow-xl rounded-md">
    This box has an extra large shadow.
</div>

Glassmorphism

Apply transparent, blurred backgrounds with subtle borders for a glass effect.

Class	Description
`.glass`	Default glass effect (md blur).
`.glass-sm`	Small blur glass effect.
`.glass-lg`	Large blur glass effect.
`.glass-xl`	Extra-large blur glass effect.
`.glass-dark`	Darker glass effect, suitable for light backgrounds.

CSS Properties for .glass:

.glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-md);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

Example:

<div class="glass p-8 rounded-xl text-mono-white">
    <h2 class="text-2xl font-bold">Glassmorphic Card</h2>
    <p class="mt-2">This is a beautiful translucent card with a frosted glass effect.</p>
</div>

Neumorphism

Achieve soft, extruded or embossed UI elements that mimic physical forms. Available in light and dark themes, with inset options.

Note: Neumorphism relies on specific background colors to achieve its effect. The neu-light classes are designed for a #e0e5ec background, and neu-dark classes for #2d3748.

Class	Description
`.neu-light`	Light-themed extruded neumorphic effect.
`.neu-light-inset`	Light-themed embossed neumorphic effect.
`.neu-dark`	Dark-themed extruded neumorphic effect.
`.neu-dark-inset`	Dark-themed embossed neumorphic effect.

CSS Properties for .neu-light:

.neu-light {
  background: #e0e5ec;
  box-shadow: 9px 9px 16px rgba(163, 177, 198, 0.6), -9px -9px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

Example:

<div class="bg-mono-200 p-8 flex gap-8">
    <div class="neu-light p-6 w-40 h-40 flex items-center justify-center">Light Neumorphism</div>
    <div class="neu-light-inset p-6 w-40 h-40 flex items-center justify-center">Light Inset Neumorphism</div>
</div>
<div class="bg-mono-800 p-8 flex gap-8">
    <div class="neu-dark p-6 w-40 h-40 flex items-center justify-center text-mono-white">Dark Neumorphism</div>
    <div class="neu-dark-inset p-6 w-40 h-40 flex items-center justify-center text-mono-white">Dark Inset Neumorphism</div>
</div>

Positioning & Z-Index

Control the positioning context and stack order of elements.

Position (`position`)

Class	Property
`.static`	`position: static;`
`.fixed`	`position: fixed;`
`.absolute`	`position: absolute;`
`.relative`	`position: relative;`
`.sticky`	`position: sticky;`

Inset Properties (`top`, `right`, `bottom`, `left`)

Uses the spacing scale for values.

Class	Property
`.top-0`	`top: 0;`
`.bottom-1`	`bottom: var(--space-1);`
`.left-4`	`left: var(--space-4);`
`.right-8`	`right: var(--space-8);`
`.inset-0`	`top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;`

Z-Index (`z-index`)

Class	Property
`.z-0`	`z-index: var(--z-base);`
`.z-10`	`z-index: 10;`
`.z-20`	`z-index: 20;`
`.z-30`	`z-index: 30;`
`.z-40`	`z-index: 40;`
`.z-50`	`z-index: 50;`
`.z-dropdown`	`z-index: var(--z-dropdown);`
`.z-sticky`	`z-index: var(--z-sticky);`
`.z-fixed`	`z-index: var(--z-fixed);`
`.z-overlay`	`z-index: var(--z-overlay);`
`.z-modal`	`z-index: var(--z-modal);`
`.z-tooltip`	`z-index: var(--z-tooltip);`
`.z-max`	`z-index: var(--z-maximum);`

Example:

<div class="relative w-48 h-48 bg-mono-200">
    <div class="absolute top-0 left-0 p-2 bg-brutal-red-500 z-10">Layer 1</div>
    <div class="absolute bottom-0 right-0 p-2 bg-brutal-blue-500 z-20">Layer 2 (above Layer 1)</div>
</div>

Width & Height

Control the dimensions of elements.

Width (`width`)

Uses spacing scale variables where applicable.

Class	Property
`.w-0`	`width: 0;`
`.w-px`	`width: 1px;`
`.w-auto`	`width: auto;`
`.w-1`	`width: var(--space-1);`
...	...
`.w-96`	`width: var(--space-96);`
`.w-1-2`	`width: 50%;`
`.w-1-3`	`width: 33.333333%;`
`.w-full`	`width: 100%;`
`.w-screen`	`width: 100vw;`
`.w-min`	`width: min-content;`
`.w-max`	`width: max-content;`

Height (`height`)

Uses spacing scale variables where applicable.

Class	Property
`.h-0`	`height: 0;`
`.h-px`	`height: 1px;`
`.h-auto`	`height: auto;`
`.h-1`	`height: var(--space-1);`
...	...
`.h-96`	`height: var(--space-96);`
`.h-1-2`	`height: 50%;`
`.h-full`	`height: 100%;`
`.h-screen`	`height: 100vh;`

Max Width (`max-width`)

Class	Property
`.max-w-xs`	`max-width: 20rem;`
`.max-w-sm`	`max-width: 24rem;`
`.max-w-md`	`max-width: 28rem;`
`.max-w-lg`	`max-width: 32rem;`
`.max-w-xl`	`max-width: 36rem;`
`.max-w-2xl`	`max-width: 42rem;`
`.max-w-3xl`	`max-width: 48rem;`
`.max-w-4xl`	`max-width: 56rem;`
`.max-w-5xl`	`max-width: 64rem;`
`.max-w-6xl`	`max-width: 72rem;`
`.max-w-7xl`	`max-width: 80rem;`
`.max-w-full`	`max-width: 100%;`
`.max-w-screen`	`max-width: 100vw;`

Min Height (`min-height`)

Class	Property
`.min-h-0`	`min-height: 0;`
`.min-h-full`	`min-height: 100%;`
`.min-h-screen`	`min-height: 100vh;`

Example:

<div class="w-full max-w-md mx-auto h-32 bg-mono-200">
    This div is full width but limited to max-w-md and centered.
</div>
<div class="min-h-screen bg-mono-50">
    This div ensures it fills at least the entire viewport height.
</div>

Overflow

Control how content overflows an element's box.

Class	Property
`.overflow-auto`	`overflow: auto;`
`.overflow-hidden`	`overflow: hidden;`
`.overflow-visible`	`overflow: visible;`
`.overflow-scroll`	`overflow: scroll;`
`.overflow-x-auto`	`overflow-x: auto;`
`.overflow-y-auto`	`overflow-y: auto;`
`.overflow-x-hidden`	`overflow-x: hidden;`
`.overflow-y-hidden`	`overflow-y: hidden;`

Transitions & Animations

Apply smooth transitions and predefined animations.

Transitions (`transition`)

Control the duration and timing function of CSS property changes.

Class	Property
`.transition-none`	`transition: none;`
`.transition-all`	`transition: all var(--transition-base);`
`.transition-fast`	`transition: all var(--transition-fast);`
`.transition-slow`	`transition: all var(--transition-slow);`
`.transition-bounce`	`transition: all var(--transition-bounce);`
`.transition-colors`	`transition: background-color var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);`
`.transition-opacity`	`transition: opacity var(--transition-base);`
`.transition-transform`	`transition: transform var(--transition-base);`

Animations (`animation`)

Apply predefined keyframe animations.

Class	Property	Description
`.animate-fadeIn`	`animation: fadeIn var(--transition-base);`	Fade in from transparent to opaque.
`.animate-fadeOut`	`animation: fadeOut var(--transition-base);`	Fade out from opaque to transparent.
`.animate-slideInUp`	`animation: slideInUp var(--transition-base);`	Slide in from bottom.
`.animate-slideInDown`	`animation: slideInDown var(--transition-base);`	Slide in from top.
`.animate-slideInLeft`	`animation: slideInLeft var(--transition-base);`	Slide in from left.
`.animate-slideInRight`	`animation: slideInRight var(--transition-base);`	Slide in from right.
`.animate-pulse`	`animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;`	Gently fade in and out.
`.animate-bounce`	`animation: bounce 1s infinite;`	Bounce vertically.
`.animate-spin`	`animation: spin 1s linear infinite;`	Rotate infinitely.
`.animate-neonGlow`	`animation: neonGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite;`	Pulsating neon text glow.

Example:

<button class="bg-neon-purple-500 text-white p-3 rounded-md transition-all hover:scale-110">
    Hover to Scale
</button>

<div class="animate-fadeIn p-4 bg-mono-100">
    This element fades in on load.
</div>

<h2 class="text-3xl font-bold text-neon-cyan-500 animate-neonGlow">
    Glowing Text
</h2>

Transforms & Hover States

Utilities for applying 2D transforms and hover effects.

Transforms (`transform`)

Class	Property
`.transform`	(Enables transform properties)
`.transform-none`	`transform: none;`

Scale (`transform: scale()`)

Class	Property
`.scale-0`	`scaleX: 0; scaleY: 0;`
`.scale-50`	`scaleX: 0.5; scaleY: 0.5;`
...	...
`.scale-100`	`scaleX: 1; scaleY: 1;`
`.scale-105`	`scaleX: 1.05; scaleY: 1.05;`
`.scale-110`	`scaleX: 1.1; scaleY: 1.1;`
`.scale-125`	`scaleX: 1.25; scaleY: 1.25;`
`.scale-150`	`scaleX: 1.5; scaleY: 1.5;`

Rotate (`transform: rotate()`)

Class	Property
`.rotate-0`	`rotate: 0deg;`
`.rotate-45`	`rotate: 45deg;`
`.rotate-90`	`rotate: 90deg;`
`.rotate-180`	`rotate: 180deg;`
`.rotate-270`	`rotate: 270deg;`
`.-rotate-45`	`rotate: -45deg;`
`.-rotate-90`	`rotate: -90deg;`
`.-rotate-180`	`rotate: -180deg;`

Hover States

Apply transforms or shadows on hover.

Class	Property on Hover
`.hover\:scale-105:hover`	`scaleX: 1.05; scaleY: 1.05;`
`.hover\:scale-110:hover`	`scaleX: 1.1; scaleY: 1.1;`
`.hover\:shadow-lg:hover`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);`
`.hover\:shadow-xl:hover`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);`
`.hover\:shadow-2xl:hover`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);`

Example:

<div class="w-20 h-20 bg-neon-pink-500 rounded-md transform rotate-45 hover:scale-110 transition-transform"></div>

Opacity

Control the transparency of an element.

Class	Property
`.opacity-0`	`opacity: 0;`
`.opacity-5`	`opacity: 0.05;`
...	...
`.opacity-100`	`opacity: 1;`

Cursor

Change the cursor icon when hovering over an element.

Class	Property
`.cursor-auto`	`cursor: auto;`
`.cursor-default`	`cursor: default;`
`.cursor-pointer`	`cursor: pointer;`
`.cursor-wait`	`cursor: wait;`
`.cursor-text`	`cursor: text;`
`.cursor-move`	`cursor: move;`
`.cursor-not-allowed`	`cursor: not-allowed;`

Advanced Utilities

These utilities provide more granular control over visual effects and user interactions.

Backdrop Filters (`backdrop-filter`)

Apply graphical effects to the area behind an element. Primarily used with transparent or semi-transparent elements, often in conjunction with glassmorphism.

Class	Property
`.backdrop-blur-sm`	`backdrop-filter: blur(4px);`
`.backdrop-blur-md`	`backdrop-filter: blur(8px);`
`.backdrop-blur-lg`	`backdrop-filter: blur(12px);`
`.backdrop-blur-xl`	`backdrop-filter: blur(16px);`

Image Filters (`filter`)

Apply visual effects to an element.

Class	Property
`.grayscale`	`filter: grayscale(100%);`
`.grayscale-0`	`filter: grayscale(0);`
`.blur-sm`	`filter: blur(4px);`
`.blur-md`	`filter: blur(8px);`
`.blur-lg`	`filter: blur(12px);`
`.brightness-50`	`filter: brightness(0.5);`
`.brightness-75`	`filter: brightness(0.75);`
`.brightness-100`	`filter: brightness(1);`
`.brightness-125`	`filter: brightness(1.25);`
`.brightness-150`	`filter: brightness(1.5);`
`.contrast-50`	`filter: contrast(0.5);`
`.contrast-100`	`filter: contrast(1);`
`.contrast-125`	`filter: contrast(1.25);`
`.contrast-150`	`filter: contrast(1.5);`
`.saturate-0`	`filter: saturate(0);`
`.saturate-50`	`filter: saturate(0.5);`
`.saturate-100`	`filter: saturate(1);`
`.saturate-150`	`filter: saturate(1.5);`
`.saturate-200`	`filter: saturate(2);`

Example:

<img src="your-image.jpg" class="w-48 grayscale hover:grayscale-0 transition-all" alt="Grayscale image">

Object Fit (`object-fit`)

Control how the content of a replaced element (like <img> or <video>) should be resized to fit its container.

Class	Property
`.object-contain`	`object-fit: contain;`
`.object-cover`	`object-fit: cover;`
`.object-fill`	`object-fit: fill;`
`.object-none`	`object-fit: none;`

Aspect Ratio (`aspect-ratio`)

Set the preferred aspect ratio for an element.

Class	Property
`.aspect-square`	`aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;`
`.aspect-video`	`aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;`
`.aspect-auto`	`aspect-ratio: auto;`

Example:

<div class="w-48 aspect-square bg-mono-200">
    This div maintains a 1:1 aspect ratio.
</div>

Pointer Events (`pointer-events`)

Control whether an element can be the target of mouse events.

Class	Property
`.pointer-events-none`	`pointer-events: none;`
`.pointer-events-auto`	`pointer-events: auto;`

User Select (`user-select`)

Control whether the user can select text.

Class	Property
`.select-none`	`user-select: none;`
`.select-text`	`user-select: text;`
`.select-all`	`user-select: all;`

Scroll Behavior (`scroll-behavior`)

Control the scrolling behavior for an element when a scroll position is changed.

Class	Property
`.scroll-smooth`	`scroll-behavior: smooth;`

Scroll Snap (`scroll-snap-type`, `scroll-snap-align`)

Create snapping points for scrolling.

Class	Property
`.snap-x`	`scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;`
`.snap-y`	`scroll-snap-type: y mandatory;`
`.snap-both`	`scroll-snap-type: both mandatory;`
`.snap-start`	`scroll-snap-align: start;`
`.snap-center`	`scroll-snap-align: center;`
`.snap-end`	`scroll-snap-align: end;`

Example:

<div class="flex overflow-x-scroll snap-x w-full h-48">
    <div class="flex-none w-full snap-center bg-neon-purple-500 text-white flex items-center justify-center text-4xl">1</div>
    <div class="flex-none w-full snap-center bg-neon-pink-500 text-white flex items-center justify-center text-4xl">2</div>
    <div class="flex-none w-full snap-center bg-neon-cyan-500 text-white flex items-center justify-center text-4xl">3</div>
</div>

📦 Component Classes

Nakshora provides a variety of pre-styled components to accelerate your development.

Buttons

Buttons with different styles and sizes.

Class	Description
`.btn`	Base button style.
`.btn-sm`	Small button.
`.btn-lg`	Large button.
`.btn-neon`	Neon-themed button with glow.
`.btn-glass`	Glassmorphic button.
`.btn-brutal`	Brutalist button.

Example:

<div class="flex gap-4 items-center flex-wrap">
    <button class="btn bg-blue-500 text-white">Default Button</button>
    <button class="btn btn-neon">Neon Button</button>
    <button class="btn btn-glass">Glass Button</button>
    <button class="btn btn-brutal">Brutal Button</button>
    <button class="btn btn-sm btn-neon">Small Neon Button</button>
    <button class="btn btn-lg btn-glass">Large Glass Button</button>
</div>

Cards

Containers for content, with various aesthetic styles.

Class	Description
`.card`	Default card with shadow and hover effect.
`.card-glass`	Glassmorphic card.
`.card-neu`	Light Neumorphic card.
`.card-neon`	Neon-bordered card with inner glow.
`.card-brutal`	Brutalist card with bold border and shadow.

Example:

<div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8">
    <div class="card">
        <h3 class="text-xl font-bold mb-2">Default Card</h3>
        <p>This is a standard card with a subtle shadow.</p>
    </div>
    <div class="card-glass text-mono-white">
        <h3 class="text-xl font-bold mb-2">Glass Card</h3>
        <p>A transparent, blurred card for modern UIs.</p>
    </div>
    <div class="card-neon text-mono-white">
        <h3 class="text-xl font-bold mb-2">Neon Card</h3>
        <p>A striking card with neon borders and glow.</p>
    </div>
    <div class="card-brutal">
        <h3 class="text-xl font-bold mb-2 brutal-heading">Brutal Card</h3>
        <p>Bold and impactful design for maximum attention.</p>
    </div>
</div>

Navbar

Pre-styled navigation bars.

Class	Description
`.navbar`	Default navbar with shadow.
`.navbar-glass`	Glassmorphic navbar.
`.navbar-brutal`	Brutalist navbar.

Example:

<nav class="navbar mb-8">
    <a href="#" class="font-bold text-lg">Nakshora</a>
    <div class="flex gap-4">
        <a href="#" class="text-mono-700 hover:text-neon-cyan-500 transition-colors">Home</a>
        <a href="#" class="text-mono-700 hover:text-neon-cyan-500 transition-colors">About</a>
        <a href="#" class="text-mono-700 hover:text-neon-cyan-500 transition-colors">Services</a>
    </div>
</nav>

<nav class="navbar-glass text-mono-white mb-8">
    <a href="#" class="font-bold text-lg">GlassNav</a>
    <div class="flex gap-4">
        <a href="#" class="hover:text-neon-cyan-200 transition-colors">Home</a>
        <a href="#" class="hover:text-neon-cyan-200 transition-colors">About</a>
    </div>
</nav>

Hero Sections

Large, prominent sections designed for introducing content.

Class	Description
`.hero`	Base hero section styles (min-height, centering, padding).
`.hero-gradient`	Hero with a neon gradient background.
`.hero-glass`	Hero with a glassmorphic overlay over a background.

Example:

<section class="hero hero-gradient">
    <div class="max-w-3xl">
        <h1 class="text-5xl font-extrabold mb-4 text-glow-neon-cyan">Welcome to the Future!</h1>
        <p class="text-xl opacity-80 mb-6">Experience cutting-edge design with Nakshora's powerful tools.</p>
        <button class="btn btn-neon btn-lg">Learn More</button>
    </div>
</section>

<!-- For hero-glass, ensure you replace the background image data URI with a real image for better results -->
<section class="hero hero-glass">
    <div class="relative z-10 max-w-3xl text-mono-white">
        <h1 class="text-5xl font-extrabold mb-4">Glassy Innovations</h1>
        <p class="text-xl opacity-80 mb-6">Discover sleek and elegant glassmorphic designs.</p>
        <button class="btn btn-glass btn-lg">Explore</button>
    </div>
</section>

Modals

Overlay content windows for user interaction.

Class	Description
`.modal-backdrop`	Full-screen overlay behind the modal.
`.modal`	Default modal container.
`.modal-glass`	Glassmorphic modal.

Example:

<!-- To be used with JavaScript to toggle visibility -->
<div class="modal-backdrop hidden" id="myModal">
    <div class="modal">
        <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold mb-4">Modal Title</h3>
        <p>This is the content of the modal. You can close it by clicking outside or with a button.</p>
        <button class="btn bg-mono-700 text-white mt-6" onclick="document.getElementById('myModal').classList.add('hidden')">Close</button>
    </div>
</div>
<!-- Trigger button -->
<button class="btn btn-neon" onclick="document.getElementById('myModal').classList.remove('hidden')">Open Modal</button>

Forms

Styled input fields, checkboxes, and toggle switches.

Class	Description
`.input`	Default input field.
`.input-glass`	Glassmorphic input field.
`.brutal-input`	Brutalist input field.
`.checkbox`	Styled checkbox.
`.toggle`	Styled toggle switch.
`.toggle.active`	State for active toggle switch.

Example:

<div class="flex flex-col gap-4 max-w-sm">
    <input type="text" placeholder="Your Name" class="input" />
    <input type="email" placeholder="Your Email" class="input-glass text-mono-white" />
    <input type="text" placeholder="Brutalist Input" class="brutal-input" />

    <div class="flex items-center gap-2">
        <input type="checkbox" id="myCheckbox" class="checkbox" />
        <label for="myCheckbox">Remember me</label>
    </div>

    <div class="flex items-center gap-2">
        <div class="toggle active" onclick="this.classList.toggle('active')"></div>
        <span>Toggle Feature</span>
    </div>
</div>

Badges & Pills

Small, informative labels.

Class	Description
`.badge`	Default badge.
`.badge-neon`	Neon-themed badge with glow.
`.badge-pill`	Pill-shaped badge.

Example:

<div class="flex gap-2">
    <span class="badge">New</span>
    <span class="badge badge-neon">Pro</span>
    <span class="badge badge-pill bg-pastel-mint-500 text-white">Featured</span>
</div>

Tooltips

Contextual information displayed on hover.

Class	Description
`.tooltip`	Container for the tooltip trigger. Requires `data-tooltip` attribute.

Example:

<span class="tooltip cursor-pointer underline" data-tooltip="This is a helpful tip!">
    Hover over me
</span>

Progress Bars

Visual indicators of progress.

Class	Description
`.progress`	Container for the progress bar.
`.progress-bar`	Inner element showing actual progress.
`.progress-neon`	Neon-themed progress bar container.

Example:

<div class="progress mb-4">
    <div class="progress-bar w-1/2"></div> <!-- Width controls progress -->
</div>

<div class="progress progress-neon">
    <div class="progress-bar w-3/4"></div>
</div>

Alerts

Stylized message boxes for user feedback.

Class	Description
`.alert`	Base alert style.
`.alert-success`	Success message alert.
`.alert-error`	Error message alert.
`.alert-warning`	Warning message alert.
`.alert-info`	Informational message alert.

Example:

<div class="alert alert-success">
    Operation completed successfully!
</div>
<div class="alert alert-error">
    An error occurred. Please try again.
</div>

Breadcrumbs

Navigation aid showing current page location.

Class	Description
`.breadcrumb`	Container for breadcrumb items.
`.breadcrumb-item`	Individual breadcrumb item.

Example:

<nav class="breadcrumb">
    <a href="#" class="breadcrumb-item">Home</a>
    <a href="#" class="breadcrumb-item">Products</a>
    <span class="breadcrumb-item">Electronics</span>
</nav>

Pagination

Controls for navigating through paginated content.

Class	Description
`.pagination`	Container for pagination items.
`.pagination-item`	Individual pagination link/button.
`.pagination-item.active`	Active pagination item state.

Example:

<div class="pagination">
    <span class="pagination-item">&laquo; Previous</span>
    <span class="pagination-item">1</span>
    <span class="pagination-item active">2</span>
    <span class="pagination-item">3</span>
    <span class="pagination-item">Next &raquo;</span>
</div>

Tabs

Content organization using tabbed interfaces.

Class	Description
`.tabs`	Container for tab headers.
`.tab`	Individual tab header.
`.tab.active`	State for the active tab.

Example:

<div class="tabs">
    <div class="tab active">Tab 1</div>
    <div class="tab">Tab 2</div>
    <div class="tab">Tab 3</div>
</div>
<div class="p-4 border border-t-0 border-mono-200">
    Content for the active tab goes here. (Requires JS for tab switching)
</div>

Accordions

Toggleable content sections.

Class	Description
`.accordion`	Container for accordion items.
`.accordion-item`	Individual accordion section.
`.accordion-header`	Clickable header for an accordion item.
`.accordion-content`	Content area of an accordion item.
`.accordion-item.active`	State for an open accordion item.

Example:

<div class="accordion max-w-lg">
    <div class="accordion-item active">
        <div class="accordion-header">
            Accordion Item 1
            <span>&#9660;</span> <!-- Down arrow -->
        </div>
        <div class="accordion-content">
            <p>This is the content for accordion item 1. It is currently open.</p>
        </div>
    </div>
    <div class="accordion-item">
        <div class="accordion-header">
            Accordion Item 2
            <span>&#9654;</span> <!-- Right arrow -->
        </div>
        <div class="accordion-content">
            <p>This is the content for accordion item 2. It is currently closed.</p>
        </div>
    </div>
</div>
<!-- JavaScript would be needed to toggle the 'active' class on .accordion-item -->

Dropdowns

Toggleable menus attached to a trigger.

Class	Description
`.dropdown`	Container for the dropdown trigger and menu.
`.dropdown-menu`	The actual dropdown menu content.
`.dropdown-item`	Individual item within the dropdown menu.
`.dropdown-divider`	A visual separator in the dropdown menu.
`.dropdown.active`	State for an open dropdown.

Example:

<div class="dropdown">
    <button class="btn btn-neon" onclick="this.parentNode.classList.toggle('active')">
        Dropdown Menu
    </button>
    <div class="dropdown-menu">
        <a href="#" class="dropdown-item">Action 1</a>
        <a href="#" class="dropdown-item">Action 2</a>
        <div class="dropdown-divider"></div>
        <a href="#" class="dropdown-item">Another Action</a>
    </div>
</div>

Skeleton Loaders

Placeholder elements shown while content is loading.

Class	Description
`.skeleton`	Base skeleton styling with animation.
`.skeleton-text`	Skeleton for text lines.
`.skeleton-circle`	Skeleton for circular elements (e.g., avatars).
`.skeleton-rect`	Skeleton for rectangular blocks (e.g., images).

Example:

<div class="max-w-sm p-4 bg-mono-white rounded-md shadow-md">
    <div class="flex items-center gap-4 mb-4">
        <div class="skeleton-circle"></div>
        <div class="flex-1">
            <div class="skeleton skeleton-text w-3/4"></div>
            <div class="skeleton skeleton-text w-1/2"></div>
        </div>
    </div>
    <div class="skeleton skeleton-rect h-32 mb-4"></div>
    <div class="skeleton skeleton-text"></div>
    <div class="skeleton skeleton-text w-5/6"></div>
</div>

Spinners

Loading indicators.

Class	Description
`.spinner`	Default spinning loader.
`.spinner-neon`	Neon-themed spinning loader with glow.

Example:

<div class="flex gap-4">
    <div class="spinner"></div>
    <div class="spinner-neon"></div>
</div>

🎨 Thematic Utilities & Components

Beyond the core components, Nakshora offers specialized classes for particular design aesthetics.

Brutalist Components

These components embody a raw, unrefined aesthetic with bold outlines and strong contrasts.

Class	Description
`.brutal-input`	Input field with brutalist styling.
`.brutal-container`	Container with brutalist border and shadow.
`.brutal-heading`	Bold, uppercase heading with text shadow.

Example:

<div class="brutal-container w-full max-w-lg mx-auto">
    <h2 class="text-3xl brutal-heading text-brutal-blue-700">Brutalist Section Title</h2>
    <p class="mt-4 text-mono-800">This container features a heavy border and an offset shadow, typical of brutalist design.</p>
    <input type="text" placeholder="Enter text here" class="brutal-input mt-4 w-full">
    <button class="btn btn-brutal mt-4">Submit</button>
</div>

Neon Glow Utilities

Add striking neon glow effects to elements and text.

Class	Property
`.glow-neon-purple`	`box-shadow` with purple neon glow.
`.glow-neon-pink`	`box-shadow` with pink neon glow.
`.glow-neon-cyan`	`box-shadow` with cyan neon glow.
`.text-glow-neon-purple`	`text-shadow` with purple neon glow.
`.text-glow-neon-pink`	`text-shadow` with pink neon glow.
`.text-glow-neon-cyan`	`text-shadow` with cyan neon glow.

Example:

<div class="p-4 bg-mono-900 rounded-lg glow-neon-cyan text-mono-white">
    <h3 class="text-2xl text-glow-neon-pink font-bold">Awesome Glow Effect!</h3>
    <p>This box and text are radiating with neon energy.</p>
</div>

Gradient Utilities

Predefined background gradients using Nakshora's palettes.

Class	Property
`.bg-gradient-neon`	Linear gradient using neon purple, pink, cyan.
`.bg-gradient-pastel`	Linear gradient using pastel lavender, rose, mint.
`.bg-gradient-ocean`	Linear gradient using ocean colors.
`.bg-gradient-sunset`	Linear gradient using sunset colors.
`.bg-gradient-forest`	Linear gradient using forest colors.
`.bg-gradient-radial-neon`	Radial gradient using neon purple, pink, mono dark.

Example:

<div class="h-32 flex items-center justify-center bg-gradient-neon text-mono-white text-2xl font-bold">
    Neon Gradient
</div>
<div class="h-32 flex items-center justify-center bg-gradient-radial-neon text-mono-white text-2xl font-bold">
    Radial Neon Gradient
</div>

Advanced Grid Layouts

Specialized grid layouts for common web structures.

Class	Description
`.grid-masonry`	Responsive masonry layout.
`.grid-dashboard`	Two-column layout for dashboards (sidebar & main).
`.grid-holy-grail`	Three-column layout (header, left, main, right, footer).
`.area-header`	Assigns element to `header` grid area.
`.area-sidebar`	Assigns element to `sidebar` grid area.
`.area-main`	Assigns element to `main` grid area.
`.area-left`	Assigns element to `left` grid area.
`.area-right`	Assigns element to `right` grid area.
`.area-footer`	Assigns element to `footer` grid area.

Example: Dashboard Layout

<div class="grid-dashboard">
    <header class="area-header bg-mono-700 text-white p-4">Header</header>
    <aside class="area-sidebar bg-mono-800 text-white p-4">Sidebar</aside>
    <main class="area-main bg-mono-100 p-4">Main Content</main>
</div>

Example: Masonry Layout

<div class="grid-masonry">
    <div class="bg-mono-200 p-4" style="grid-row-end: span 10;">Item 1 (Short)</div>
    <div class="bg-mono-300 p-4" style="grid-row-end: span 20;">Item 2 (Medium)</div>
    <div class="bg-mono-200 p-4" style="grid-row-end: span 15;">Item 3 (Slightly longer)</div>
    <div class="bg-mono-300 p-4" style="grid-row-end: span 25;">Item 4 (Long)</div>
    <div class="bg-mono-200 p-4" style="grid-row-end: span 12;">Item 5</div>
</div>

🔧 Customization

Nakshora is designed with customization in mind, primarily through the use of CSS variables.

Overriding CSS Variables

You can easily customize any of the framework's default values by redefining the CSS variables in your own stylesheet. This should be done after including the Nakshora CDN link, typically in your <style> block or a separate .css file.

Example: Changing the Neon Purple color and button transition speed

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Custom Nakshora</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/nakshora/nakshora@main/min.main.css">
    <style>
        /* Override Nakshora variables */
        :root {
            --neon-purple-500: hsl(200, 80%, 50%); /* Change neon purple to a vibrant blue */
            --transition-base: 500ms ease-out;      /* Make transitions slower and different ease */
            --text-base: 1.1rem;                    /* Slightly larger base text */
        }

        /* You can also add your own custom classes */
        .my-custom-element {
            background-color: var(--neon-purple-500); /* Uses the new color */
            padding: var(--space-4);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            color: white;
        }
    </style>
</head>
<body class="bg-mono-950 p-8">
    <h1 class="text-neon-purple-500 text-4xl font-bold mb-4">My Custom Nakshora Page</h1>
    <button class="btn btn-neon mb-4">Button with New Color & Transition</button>
    <div class="my-custom-element">
        This element uses custom styles and overridden Nakshora variables.
    </div>
</body>
</html>

By modifying these variables, you can create entirely new themes or subtle adjustments to fit your project's brand.

🌐 Contribution

Nakshora is an open-source project, and contributions are welcome! If you have ideas for new features, improvements, or bug fixes, please feel free to:

Fork the repository on GitHub. (https://github.com/nakshora/nakshora)
Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name).
Make your changes.
Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add new feature').
Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature-name).
Open a Pull Request explaining your changes.

📄 License

Nakshora CSS Framework is licensed under the MIT Open Source License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute it for personal or commercial projects. See the LICENSE file in the repository for full details.

Nakshora - css framework user guide

DebateSylhetBD — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0000

🚀 Nakshora CSS Framework v1.0.0 User Guide

The World's Most Comprehensive CSS Framework
Created by: Rizwan Rahim Chowdhury
Licensed under MIT Open Source License

🌟 Introduction
- What is Nakshora?
- Key Features
🚀 Getting Started
- Installation
- Hello World Example
💡 Core Concepts
- CSS Variables (:root)
- Fluid Typography
- Spacing Scale
- Responsive Design
- Base Styles & Reset
🎨 Color Palettes
- Neon Cyber Palette
- Pastel Dream Palette
- Ultra Minimalist Palette
- Nature Inspired Palette
- Brutalist Palette
🛠️ Utility Classes
- Display
- Flexbox
- Grid
- Spacing (Margin & Padding)
- Typography
- Background Colors
- Text Colors
- Borders
- Shadows
- Glassmorphism
- Neumorphism
- Positioning & Z-Index
- Width & Height
- Overflow
- Transitions & Animations
- Transforms & Hover States
- Opacity
- Cursor
- Advanced Utilities
📦 Component Classes
- Buttons
- Cards
- Navbar
- Hero Sections
- Modals
- Forms
- Badges & Pills
- Tooltips
- Progress Bars
- Alerts
- Breadcrumbs
- Pagination
- Tabs
- Accordions
- Dropdowns
- Skeleton Loaders
- Spinners
🎨 Thematic Utilities & Components
- Brutalist Components
- Neon Glow Utilities
- Gradient Utilities
- Advanced Grid Layouts
🔧 Customization
- Overriding CSS Variables
🌐 Contribution
📄 License

🌟 Introduction

What is Nakshora?

Key Features

Diverse Color Palettes: Explore Neon Cyber, Pastel Dream, Ultra Minimalist, Nature Inspired, and Brutalist themes.
Responsive by Design: Built-in breakpoints and fluid typography ensure your designs look great on any device.
Comprehensive Utilities: A wide range of utility classes for layout, spacing, typography, colors, borders, shadows, and more.
Modern Components: Ready-to-use components like buttons, cards, modals, forms, and navigation elements.
Unique Design Paradigms: Dedicated classes for Glassmorphism, Neumorphism, Brutalism, and Neon Glow effects.
Advanced Layouts: Specialized grid layouts for dashboards, holy grails, and masonry.
Animations & Transitions: Smooth transitions and keyframe animations for dynamic interfaces.
CSS Variable Driven: Easily customize colors, spacing, and other properties via CSS variables.

🚀 Getting Started

Getting started with Nakshora is incredibly simple. Just include the CDN link in your HTML, and you're ready to go! No complex build processes or npm installations required.

Installation

To use Nakshora, add the following <link> tag to the <head> section of your HTML document:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>My Nakshora Page</title>
    <!-- Nakshora CSS Framework CDN -->
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/nakshora/nakshora@main/min.main.css">
    <!-- Your custom styles (optional) -->
    <style>
        /* Add your custom styles here */
    </style>
</head>
<body>
    <!-- Your content goes here -->
</body>
</html>

Hello World Example

Here's a quick example to demonstrate how easy it is to apply Nakshora styles:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Nakshora Hello World</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/nakshora/nakshora@main/min.main.css">
</head>
<body class="bg-mono-950 text-mono-white p-8 flex items-center justify-center min-h-screen">
    <div class="card-neon max-w-md text-center p-8">
        <h1 class="text-neon-cyan-400 text-5xl font-bold animate-neonGlow mb-4">Hello, Nakshora!</h1>
        <p class="text-xl text-mono-50">
            This is your first step into a world of powerful and aesthetic web design.
        </p>
        <button class="btn btn-neon mt-6">Get Started</button>
    </div>
</body>
</html>

💡 Core Concepts

Nakshora is built on several core principles and modern CSS features to provide a flexible and powerful development experience.

CSS Variables (`:root`)

The entire framework leverages CSS Custom Properties (variables) defined in the :root pseudo-class. This allows for easy customization and theme management.

Example of Variables:

:root {
  /* Neon Cyber Palette */
  --neon-purple-50: hsl(280, 100%, 97%);
  --neon-purple-500: hsl(280, 100%, 55%);

  /* Fluid Typography */
  --text-xs: clamp(0.625rem, 0.5rem + 0.25vw, 0.75rem);

  /* Spacing Scale */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 2px 4px -2px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-base: 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

You can override these variables in your own CSS to change the entire look and feel of your project. See the Customization section for more details.

Fluid Typography

Spacing Scale

A consistent and intuitive spacing scale is defined using rem units for margins and paddings. This ensures uniform spacing throughout your design.

Example:
--space-1: 0.25rem;
--space-4: 1rem;
--space-16: 4rem;

These variables are used by classes like p-4 (padding: 1rem), m-8 (margin: 2rem), gap-2 (gap: 0.5rem), etc.

Responsive Design

Nakshora is built mobile-first, meaning styles are defined for small screens by default, and then overridden for larger screens using media queries.

Breakpoints:

Prefix	Min-width	Description
`xs:`	`375px`	Extra Small screens (e.g., small phones)
`sm:`	`640px`	Small screens (e.g., large phones, tablets)
`md:`	`768px`	Medium screens (e.g., tablets, small laptops)
`lg:`	`1024px`	Large screens (e.g., laptops, desktops)
`xl:`	`1280px`	Extra Large screens (e.g., larger desktops)
`xxl:`	`1536px`	Double Extra Large screens
`ultra:`	`1920px`	Ultra HD / Full HD monitors
`uhd:`	`2560px`	Quad HD / 2K monitors
`k8:`	`3840px`	4K / 8K monitors

Usage Example:

<div class="text-base sm:text-lg md:text-xl lg:text-2xl">
    This text changes size based on the screen width.
</div>

<div class="flex-col md:flex-row">
    <!-- This div is a column on small screens, and a row on medium screens and up -->
</div>

Base Styles & Reset

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  line-height: 1.5;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  -moz-tab-size: 4;
  tab-size: 4;
  font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: inherit;
}

🎨 Color Palettes

Nakshora provides five distinct color palettes, each designed to evoke a different aesthetic. All colors are defined using HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) for easy perception and modification.

Neon Cyber Palette

Vibrant, high-saturation colors perfect for futuristic, cyberpunk, or energetic designs.
All shades from 50 (very light) to 950 (very dark) are available for each color.

Neon Purple: hsl(280, 100%, L%)
- --neon-purple-50 to --neon-purple-950
Neon Pink: hsl(320, 100%, L%)
- --neon-pink-50 to --neon-pink-950
Neon Cyan: hsl(180, 100%, L%)
- --neon-cyan-50 to --neon-cyan-950
Neon Lime: hsl(75, 100%, L%)
- --neon-lime-50 to --neon-lime-950
Neon Orange: hsl(30, 100%, L%)
- --neon-orange-50 to --neon-orange-950

Pastel Dream Palette

Soft, muted, and gentle colors ideal for serene, elegant, or childlike designs.
Shades range from 50 to 950.

Pastel Rose: hsl(350, S%, L%) (S changes slightly for darker shades)
- --pastel-rose-50 to --pastel-rose-950
Pastel Lavender: hsl(270, S%, L%)
- --pastel-lavender-50 to --pastel-lavender-950
Pastel Mint: hsl(150, S%, L%)
- --pastel-mint-50 to --pastel-mint-950
Pastel Peach: hsl(20, S%, L%)
- --pastel-peach-50 to --pastel-peach-950
Pastel Sky: hsl(200, S%, L%)
- --pastel-sky-50 to --pastel-sky-950

Ultra Minimalist Palette

Monochromatic and near-monochromatic shades for clean, modern, and sophisticated interfaces.

Mono (Grayscale): hsl(0, 0%, L%)
- --mono-white, --mono-50 to --mono-950, --mono-black
Minimal Ice (Cool Grayscale): hsl(210, 20%, L%)
- --minimal-ice-50 to --minimal-ice-950

Nature Inspired Palette

Earthy and organic tones reflecting natural landscapes. Shades range from 50 to 950.

Forest: hsl(140, S%, L%)
- --forest-50 to --forest-950
Earth: hsl(30, S%, L%)
- --earth-50 to --earth-950
Ocean: hsl(200, S%, L%)
- --ocean-50 to --ocean-950
Sunset: hsl(15, S%, L%)
- --sunset-50 to --sunset-950

Brutalist Palette

Bold, high-contrast primary colors for a raw, uncompromising aesthetic. Shades range from 50 to 950.

Brutal Red: hsl(0, 100%, L%)
- --brutal-red-50 to --brutal-red-950
Brutal Yellow: hsl(60, 100%, L%)
- --brutal-yellow-50 to --brutal-yellow-950
Brutal Blue: hsl(220, 100%, L%)
- --brutal-blue-50 to --brutal-blue-950

🛠️ Utility Classes

Nakshora offers a rich set of utility classes for fine-grained control over your elements.

Display

Control the display behavior of elements.

Class	Property
`.block`	`display: block;`
`.inline-block`	`display: inline-block;`
`.inline`	`display: inline;`
`.flex`	`display: flex;`
`.inline-flex`	`display: inline-flex;`
`.grid`	`display: grid;`
`.inline-grid`	`display: inline-grid;`
`.contents`	`display: contents;`
`.hidden`	`display: none;`

Flexbox

Utilities for Flexbox containers and items.

Class	Property	Description
`.flex-row`	`flex-direction: row;`	Items arranged horizontally.
`.flex-row-reverse`	`flex-direction: row-reverse;`	Horizontal, reversed.
`.flex-col`	`flex-direction: column;`	Items arranged vertically.
`.flex-col-reverse`	`flex-direction: column-reverse;`	Vertical, reversed.
`.flex-wrap`	`flex-wrap: wrap;`	Items wrap to next line.
`.flex-wrap-reverse`	`flex-wrap: wrap-reverse;`	Items wrap to previous line.
`.flex-nowrap`	`flex-wrap: nowrap;`	Items stay on single line (default).
`.items-start`	`align-items: flex-start;`	Align items to the start of the cross-axis.
`.items-end`	`align-items: flex-end;`	Align items to the end of the cross-axis.
`.items-center`	`align-items: center;`	Align items to the center of the cross-axis.
`.items-baseline`	`align-items: baseline;`	Align items along their baselines.
`.items-stretch`	`align-items: stretch;`	Stretch items to fill the container.
`.justify-start`	`justify-content: flex-start;`	Justify items to the start of the main-axis.
`.justify-end`	`justify-content: flex-end;`	Justify items to the end of the main-axis.
`.justify-center`	`justify-content: center;`	Justify items to the center of the main-axis.
`.justify-between`	`justify-content: space-between;`	Distribute items with space between.
`.justify-around`	`justify-content: space-around;`	Distribute items with space around.
`.justify-evenly`	`justify-content: space-evenly;`	Distribute items with equal space around.
`.gap-*`	`gap: var(--space-*);`	Set gap between flex/grid items. (e.g., `gap-4`)

Grid

Utilities for Grid containers and items.

Class	Property	Description
`.grid-cols-N`	`grid-template-columns: repeat(N, minmax(0, 1fr));`	Create N equally sized columns. (N=1 to 12)
`.col-span-N`	`grid-column: span N / span N;`	Item spans N columns. (N=1 to 12)
`.col-span-full`	`grid-column: 1 / -1;`	Item spans all columns.
`.gap-*`	`gap: var(--space-*);`	Set gap between flex/grid items. (e.g., `gap-4`)

Example:

<div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
    <div class="p-4 bg-mono-200">Item 1</div>
    <div class="p-4 bg-mono-200">Item 2</div>
    <div class="p-4 bg-mono-200">Item 3</div>
    <div class="p-4 bg-mono-200 md:col-span-2">Item 4 (spans 2 columns on medium screens)</div>
</div>

Spacing (Margin & Padding)

Syntax: [property]-[size] (e.g., p-4, mx-auto, mb-8)

Size Class	Value (rem)	Value (px)
`0`	`0`	`0`
`px`	`1px`	`1px`
`0-5`	`0.125`	`2`
`1`	`0.25`	`4`
`1-5`	`0.375`	`6`
`2`	`0.5`	`8`
`2-5`	`0.625`	`10`
`3`	`0.75`	`12`
`3-5`	`0.875`	`14`
`4`	`1`	`16`
...	...	...
`96`	`24`	`384`

auto is also available for margin (m-auto, mx-auto, my-auto).

Example:

<div class="p-4 bg-mono-100 mb-8 mx-auto w-1/2">
    This div has 1rem padding all around, 2rem bottom margin,
    auto left/right margin (to center it), and 50% width.
</div>

Typography

Control text size, weight, style, alignment, transformation, and decoration.

Font Size (`font-size`)

Uses fluid typography variables (--text-*).

Class	Property
`.text-xs`	`font-size: var(--text-xs);`
`.text-sm`	`font-size: var(--text-sm);`
`.text-base`	`font-size: var(--text-base);`
`.text-lg`	`font-size: var(--text-lg);`
`.text-xl`	`font-size: var(--text-xl);`
`.text-2xl`	`font-size: var(--text-2xl);`
`.text-3xl`	`font-size: var(--text-3xl);`
`.text-4xl`	`font-size: var(--text-4xl);`
`.text-5xl`	`font-size: var(--text-5xl);`
`.text-6xl`	`font-size: var(--text-6xl);`
`.text-7xl`	`font-size: var(--text-7xl);`
`.text-8xl`	`font-size: var(--text-8xl);`
`.text-9xl`	`font-size: var(--text-9xl);`

Font Weight (`font-weight`)

Class	Property
`.font-thin`	`font-weight: 100;`
`.font-extralight`	`font-weight: 200;`
`.font-light`	`font-weight: 300;`
`.font-normal`	`font-weight: 400;`
`.font-medium`	`font-weight: 500;`
`.font-semibold`	`font-weight: 600;`
`.font-bold`	`font-weight: 700;`
`.font-extrabold`	`font-weight: 800;`
`.font-black`	`font-weight: 900;`

Font Style (`font-style`)

Class	Property
`.italic`	`font-style: italic;`
`.not-italic`	`font-style: normal;`

Text Alignment (`text-align`)

Class	Property
`.text-left`	`text-align: left;`
`.text-center`	`text-align: center;`
`.text-right`	`text-align: right;`
`.text-justify`	`text-align: justify;`

Text Transform (`text-transform`)

Class	Property
`.uppercase`	`text-transform: uppercase;`
`.lowercase`	`text-transform: lowercase;`
`.capitalize`	`text-transform: capitalize;`
`.normal-case`	`text-transform: none;`

Text Decoration (`text-decoration`)

Class	Property
`.underline`	`text-decoration: underline;`
`.line-through`	`text-decoration: line-through;`
`.no-underline`	`text-decoration: none;`

Line Height (`line-height`)

Class	Property
`.leading-none`	`line-height: 1;`
`.leading-tight`	`line-height: 1.25;`
`.leading-snug`	`line-height: 1.375;`
`.leading-normal`	`line-height: 1.5;`
`.leading-relaxed`	`line-height: 1.625;`
`.leading-loose`	`line-height: 2;`

Background Colors

Apply background colors using the naming convention bg-[palette-name]-[shade].
Refer to the Color Palettes section for available palettes and shades.

Example:

<div class="bg-neon-purple-500 p-4 text-mono-white">Neon Purple Background</div>
<div class="bg-pastel-mint-300 p-4">Pastel Mint Background</div>
<div class="bg-mono-900 p-4 text-mono-white">Dark Mono Background</div>
<div class="bg-forest-600 p-4 text-mono-white">Forest Green Background</div>

Text Colors

Apply text colors using the naming convention text-[palette-name]-[shade].
Note: Minimalist Ice and Brutalist palettes only have background color utilities, but mono palette has both.

Example:

<p class="text-neon-cyan-500">This text is Neon Cyan.</p>
<p class="text-mono-700">This text is dark gray.</p>

Borders

Control border width, style, color, and radius.

Border Width (`border-width`)

Class	Property
`.border`	`border-width: 1px; border-style: solid;`
`.border-0`	`border-width: 0;`
`.border-2`	`border-width: 2px; border-style: solid;`
`.border-4`	`border-width: 4px; border-style: solid;`
`.border-8`	`border-width: 8px; border-style: solid;`
`.border-t`	`border-top-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid;`
`.border-r`	`border-right-width: 1px; border-right-style: solid;`
`.border-b`	`border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid;`
`.border-l`	`border-left-width: 1px; border-left-style: solid;`

Border Style (`border-style`)

Class	Property
`.border-solid`	`border-style: solid;`
`.border-dashed`	`border-style: dashed;`
`.border-dotted`	`border-style: dotted;`
`.border-double`	`border-style: double;`
`.border-none`	`border-style: none;`

Border Radius (`border-radius`)

Class	Property
`.rounded-none`	`border-radius: var(--radius-none);`
`.rounded-sm`	`border-radius: var(--radius-sm);`
`.rounded-md`	`border-radius: var(--radius-md);`
`.rounded-lg`	`border-radius: var(--radius-lg);`
`.rounded-xl`	`border-radius: var(--radius-xl);`
`.rounded-2xl`	`border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);`
`.rounded-3xl`	`border-radius: var(--radius-3xl);`
`.rounded-full`	`border-radius: var(--radius-full);`

Border Color (`border-color`)

Class	Property
`.border-neon-purple-500`	`border-color: var(--neon-purple-500);`
`.border-neon-pink-500`	`border-color: var(--neon-pink-500);`
`.border-neon-cyan-500`	`border-color: var(--neon-cyan-500);`
`.border-mono-200`	`border-color: var(--mono-200);`
`.border-mono-300`	`border-color: var(--mono-300);`
`.border-mono-400`	`border-color: var(--mono-400);`
`.border-mono-500`	`border-color: var(--mono-500);`

Example:

<div class="border-2 border-dashed border-neon-cyan-500 rounded-lg p-4">
    A dashed neon cyan border with large rounded corners.
</div>

Shadows

Apply various box-shadow styles.

Class	Property
`.shadow-xs`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);`
`.shadow-sm`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);`
`.shadow-md`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);`
`.shadow-lg`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);`
`.shadow-xl`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);`
`.shadow-2xl`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);`
`.shadow-inner`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-inner);`
`.shadow-none`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-none);`

Example:

<div class="p-8 bg-mono-white shadow-xl rounded-md">
    This box has an extra large shadow.
</div>

Glassmorphism

Apply transparent, blurred backgrounds with subtle borders for a glass effect.

Class	Description
`.glass`	Default glass effect (md blur).
`.glass-sm`	Small blur glass effect.
`.glass-lg`	Large blur glass effect.
`.glass-xl`	Extra-large blur glass effect.
`.glass-dark`	Darker glass effect, suitable for light backgrounds.

CSS Properties for .glass:

.glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-md);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

Example:

<div class="glass p-8 rounded-xl text-mono-white">
    <h2 class="text-2xl font-bold">Glassmorphic Card</h2>
    <p class="mt-2">This is a beautiful translucent card with a frosted glass effect.</p>
</div>

Neumorphism

Achieve soft, extruded or embossed UI elements that mimic physical forms. Available in light and dark themes, with inset options.

Note: Neumorphism relies on specific background colors to achieve its effect. The neu-light classes are designed for a #e0e5ec background, and neu-dark classes for #2d3748.

Class	Description
`.neu-light`	Light-themed extruded neumorphic effect.
`.neu-light-inset`	Light-themed embossed neumorphic effect.
`.neu-dark`	Dark-themed extruded neumorphic effect.
`.neu-dark-inset`	Dark-themed embossed neumorphic effect.

CSS Properties for .neu-light:

.neu-light {
  background: #e0e5ec;
  box-shadow: 9px 9px 16px rgba(163, 177, 198, 0.6), -9px -9px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

Example:

<div class="bg-mono-200 p-8 flex gap-8">
    <div class="neu-light p-6 w-40 h-40 flex items-center justify-center">Light Neumorphism</div>
    <div class="neu-light-inset p-6 w-40 h-40 flex items-center justify-center">Light Inset Neumorphism</div>
</div>
<div class="bg-mono-800 p-8 flex gap-8">
    <div class="neu-dark p-6 w-40 h-40 flex items-center justify-center text-mono-white">Dark Neumorphism</div>
    <div class="neu-dark-inset p-6 w-40 h-40 flex items-center justify-center text-mono-white">Dark Inset Neumorphism</div>
</div>

Positioning & Z-Index

Control the positioning context and stack order of elements.

Position (`position`)

Class	Property
`.static`	`position: static;`
`.fixed`	`position: fixed;`
`.absolute`	`position: absolute;`
`.relative`	`position: relative;`
`.sticky`	`position: sticky;`

Inset Properties (`top`, `right`, `bottom`, `left`)

Uses the spacing scale for values.

Class	Property
`.top-0`	`top: 0;`
`.bottom-1`	`bottom: var(--space-1);`
`.left-4`	`left: var(--space-4);`
`.right-8`	`right: var(--space-8);`
`.inset-0`	`top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;`

Z-Index (`z-index`)

Class	Property
`.z-0`	`z-index: var(--z-base);`
`.z-10`	`z-index: 10;`
`.z-20`	`z-index: 20;`
`.z-30`	`z-index: 30;`
`.z-40`	`z-index: 40;`
`.z-50`	`z-index: 50;`
`.z-dropdown`	`z-index: var(--z-dropdown);`
`.z-sticky`	`z-index: var(--z-sticky);`
`.z-fixed`	`z-index: var(--z-fixed);`
`.z-overlay`	`z-index: var(--z-overlay);`
`.z-modal`	`z-index: var(--z-modal);`
`.z-tooltip`	`z-index: var(--z-tooltip);`
`.z-max`	`z-index: var(--z-maximum);`

Example:

<div class="relative w-48 h-48 bg-mono-200">
    <div class="absolute top-0 left-0 p-2 bg-brutal-red-500 z-10">Layer 1</div>
    <div class="absolute bottom-0 right-0 p-2 bg-brutal-blue-500 z-20">Layer 2 (above Layer 1)</div>
</div>

Width & Height

Control the dimensions of elements.

Width (`width`)

Uses spacing scale variables where applicable.

Class	Property
`.w-0`	`width: 0;`
`.w-px`	`width: 1px;`
`.w-auto`	`width: auto;`
`.w-1`	`width: var(--space-1);`
...	...
`.w-96`	`width: var(--space-96);`
`.w-1-2`	`width: 50%;`
`.w-1-3`	`width: 33.333333%;`
`.w-full`	`width: 100%;`
`.w-screen`	`width: 100vw;`
`.w-min`	`width: min-content;`
`.w-max`	`width: max-content;`

Height (`height`)

Uses spacing scale variables where applicable.

Class	Property
`.h-0`	`height: 0;`
`.h-px`	`height: 1px;`
`.h-auto`	`height: auto;`
`.h-1`	`height: var(--space-1);`
...	...
`.h-96`	`height: var(--space-96);`
`.h-1-2`	`height: 50%;`
`.h-full`	`height: 100%;`
`.h-screen`	`height: 100vh;`

Max Width (`max-width`)

Class	Property
`.max-w-xs`	`max-width: 20rem;`
`.max-w-sm`	`max-width: 24rem;`
`.max-w-md`	`max-width: 28rem;`
`.max-w-lg`	`max-width: 32rem;`
`.max-w-xl`	`max-width: 36rem;`
`.max-w-2xl`	`max-width: 42rem;`
`.max-w-3xl`	`max-width: 48rem;`
`.max-w-4xl`	`max-width: 56rem;`
`.max-w-5xl`	`max-width: 64rem;`
`.max-w-6xl`	`max-width: 72rem;`
`.max-w-7xl`	`max-width: 80rem;`
`.max-w-full`	`max-width: 100%;`
`.max-w-screen`	`max-width: 100vw;`

Min Height (`min-height`)

Class	Property
`.min-h-0`	`min-height: 0;`
`.min-h-full`	`min-height: 100%;`
`.min-h-screen`	`min-height: 100vh;`

Example:

<div class="w-full max-w-md mx-auto h-32 bg-mono-200">
    This div is full width but limited to max-w-md and centered.
</div>
<div class="min-h-screen bg-mono-50">
    This div ensures it fills at least the entire viewport height.
</div>

Overflow

Control how content overflows an element's box.

Class	Property
`.overflow-auto`	`overflow: auto;`
`.overflow-hidden`	`overflow: hidden;`
`.overflow-visible`	`overflow: visible;`
`.overflow-scroll`	`overflow: scroll;`
`.overflow-x-auto`	`overflow-x: auto;`
`.overflow-y-auto`	`overflow-y: auto;`
`.overflow-x-hidden`	`overflow-x: hidden;`
`.overflow-y-hidden`	`overflow-y: hidden;`

Transitions & Animations

Apply smooth transitions and predefined animations.

Transitions (`transition`)

Control the duration and timing function of CSS property changes.

Class	Property
`.transition-none`	`transition: none;`
`.transition-all`	`transition: all var(--transition-base);`
`.transition-fast`	`transition: all var(--transition-fast);`
`.transition-slow`	`transition: all var(--transition-slow);`
`.transition-bounce`	`transition: all var(--transition-bounce);`
`.transition-colors`	`transition: background-color var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);`
`.transition-opacity`	`transition: opacity var(--transition-base);`
`.transition-transform`	`transition: transform var(--transition-base);`

Animations (`animation`)

Apply predefined keyframe animations.

Class	Property	Description
`.animate-fadeIn`	`animation: fadeIn var(--transition-base);`	Fade in from transparent to opaque.
`.animate-fadeOut`	`animation: fadeOut var(--transition-base);`	Fade out from opaque to transparent.
`.animate-slideInUp`	`animation: slideInUp var(--transition-base);`	Slide in from bottom.
`.animate-slideInDown`	`animation: slideInDown var(--transition-base);`	Slide in from top.
`.animate-slideInLeft`	`animation: slideInLeft var(--transition-base);`	Slide in from left.
`.animate-slideInRight`	`animation: slideInRight var(--transition-base);`	Slide in from right.
`.animate-pulse`	`animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;`	Gently fade in and out.
`.animate-bounce`	`animation: bounce 1s infinite;`	Bounce vertically.
`.animate-spin`	`animation: spin 1s linear infinite;`	Rotate infinitely.
`.animate-neonGlow`	`animation: neonGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite;`	Pulsating neon text glow.

Example:

<button class="bg-neon-purple-500 text-white p-3 rounded-md transition-all hover:scale-110">
    Hover to Scale
</button>

<div class="animate-fadeIn p-4 bg-mono-100">
    This element fades in on load.
</div>

<h2 class="text-3xl font-bold text-neon-cyan-500 animate-neonGlow">
    Glowing Text
</h2>

Transforms & Hover States

Utilities for applying 2D transforms and hover effects.

Transforms (`transform`)

Class	Property
`.transform`	(Enables transform properties)
`.transform-none`	`transform: none;`

Scale (`transform: scale()`)

Class	Property
`.scale-0`	`scaleX: 0; scaleY: 0;`
`.scale-50`	`scaleX: 0.5; scaleY: 0.5;`
...	...
`.scale-100`	`scaleX: 1; scaleY: 1;`
`.scale-105`	`scaleX: 1.05; scaleY: 1.05;`
`.scale-110`	`scaleX: 1.1; scaleY: 1.1;`
`.scale-125`	`scaleX: 1.25; scaleY: 1.25;`
`.scale-150`	`scaleX: 1.5; scaleY: 1.5;`

Rotate (`transform: rotate()`)

Class	Property
`.rotate-0`	`rotate: 0deg;`
`.rotate-45`	`rotate: 45deg;`
`.rotate-90`	`rotate: 90deg;`
`.rotate-180`	`rotate: 180deg;`
`.rotate-270`	`rotate: 270deg;`
`.-rotate-45`	`rotate: -45deg;`
`.-rotate-90`	`rotate: -90deg;`
`.-rotate-180`	`rotate: -180deg;`

Hover States

Apply transforms or shadows on hover.

Class	Property on Hover
`.hover\:scale-105:hover`	`scaleX: 1.05; scaleY: 1.05;`
`.hover\:scale-110:hover`	`scaleX: 1.1; scaleY: 1.1;`
`.hover\:shadow-lg:hover`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);`
`.hover\:shadow-xl:hover`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);`
`.hover\:shadow-2xl:hover`	`box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);`

Example:

<div class="w-20 h-20 bg-neon-pink-500 rounded-md transform rotate-45 hover:scale-110 transition-transform"></div>

Opacity

Control the transparency of an element.

Class	Property
`.opacity-0`	`opacity: 0;`
`.opacity-5`	`opacity: 0.05;`
...	...
`.opacity-100`	`opacity: 1;`

Cursor

Change the cursor icon when hovering over an element.

Class	Property
`.cursor-auto`	`cursor: auto;`
`.cursor-default`	`cursor: default;`
`.cursor-pointer`	`cursor: pointer;`
`.cursor-wait`	`cursor: wait;`
`.cursor-text`	`cursor: text;`
`.cursor-move`	`cursor: move;`
`.cursor-not-allowed`	`cursor: not-allowed;`

Advanced Utilities

These utilities provide more granular control over visual effects and user interactions.

Backdrop Filters (`backdrop-filter`)

Apply graphical effects to the area behind an element. Primarily used with transparent or semi-transparent elements, often in conjunction with glassmorphism.

Class	Property
`.backdrop-blur-sm`	`backdrop-filter: blur(4px);`
`.backdrop-blur-md`	`backdrop-filter: blur(8px);`
`.backdrop-blur-lg`	`backdrop-filter: blur(12px);`
`.backdrop-blur-xl`	`backdrop-filter: blur(16px);`

Image Filters (`filter`)

Apply visual effects to an element.

Class	Property
`.grayscale`	`filter: grayscale(100%);`
`.grayscale-0`	`filter: grayscale(0);`
`.blur-sm`	`filter: blur(4px);`
`.blur-md`	`filter: blur(8px);`
`.blur-lg`	`filter: blur(12px);`
`.brightness-50`	`filter: brightness(0.5);`
`.brightness-75`	`filter: brightness(0.75);`
`.brightness-100`	`filter: brightness(1);`
`.brightness-125`	`filter: brightness(1.25);`
`.brightness-150`	`filter: brightness(1.5);`
`.contrast-50`	`filter: contrast(0.5);`
`.contrast-100`	`filter: contrast(1);`
`.contrast-125`	`filter: contrast(1.25);`
`.contrast-150`	`filter: contrast(1.5);`
`.saturate-0`	`filter: saturate(0);`
`.saturate-50`	`filter: saturate(0.5);`
`.saturate-100`	`filter: saturate(1);`
`.saturate-150`	`filter: saturate(1.5);`
`.saturate-200`	`filter: saturate(2);`

Example:

<img src="your-image.jpg" class="w-48 grayscale hover:grayscale-0 transition-all" alt="Grayscale image">

Object Fit (`object-fit`)

Control how the content of a replaced element (like <img> or <video>) should be resized to fit its container.

Class	Property
`.object-contain`	`object-fit: contain;`
`.object-cover`	`object-fit: cover;`
`.object-fill`	`object-fit: fill;`
`.object-none`	`object-fit: none;`

Aspect Ratio (`aspect-ratio`)

Set the preferred aspect ratio for an element.

Class	Property
`.aspect-square`	`aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;`
`.aspect-video`	`aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;`
`.aspect-auto`	`aspect-ratio: auto;`

Example:

<div class="w-48 aspect-square bg-mono-200">
    This div maintains a 1:1 aspect ratio.
</div>

Pointer Events (`pointer-events`)

Control whether an element can be the target of mouse events.

Class	Property
`.pointer-events-none`	`pointer-events: none;`
`.pointer-events-auto`	`pointer-events: auto;`

User Select (`user-select`)

Control whether the user can select text.

Class	Property
`.select-none`	`user-select: none;`
`.select-text`	`user-select: text;`
`.select-all`	`user-select: all;`

Scroll Behavior (`scroll-behavior`)

Control the scrolling behavior for an element when a scroll position is changed.

Class	Property
`.scroll-smooth`	`scroll-behavior: smooth;`

Scroll Snap (`scroll-snap-type`, `scroll-snap-align`)

Create snapping points for scrolling.

Class	Property
`.snap-x`	`scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;`
`.snap-y`	`scroll-snap-type: y mandatory;`
`.snap-both`	`scroll-snap-type: both mandatory;`
`.snap-start`	`scroll-snap-align: start;`
`.snap-center`	`scroll-snap-align: center;`
`.snap-end`	`scroll-snap-align: end;`

Example:

<div class="flex overflow-x-scroll snap-x w-full h-48">
    <div class="flex-none w-full snap-center bg-neon-purple-500 text-white flex items-center justify-center text-4xl">1</div>
    <div class="flex-none w-full snap-center bg-neon-pink-500 text-white flex items-center justify-center text-4xl">2</div>
    <div class="flex-none w-full snap-center bg-neon-cyan-500 text-white flex items-center justify-center text-4xl">3</div>
</div>

📦 Component Classes

Nakshora provides a variety of pre-styled components to accelerate your development.

Buttons

Buttons with different styles and sizes.

Class	Description
`.btn`	Base button style.
`.btn-sm`	Small button.
`.btn-lg`	Large button.
`.btn-neon`	Neon-themed button with glow.
`.btn-glass`	Glassmorphic button.
`.btn-brutal`	Brutalist button.

Example:

<div class="flex gap-4 items-center flex-wrap">
    <button class="btn bg-blue-500 text-white">Default Button</button>
    <button class="btn btn-neon">Neon Button</button>
    <button class="btn btn-glass">Glass Button</button>
    <button class="btn btn-brutal">Brutal Button</button>
    <button class="btn btn-sm btn-neon">Small Neon Button</button>
    <button class="btn btn-lg btn-glass">Large Glass Button</button>
</div>

Cards

Containers for content, with various aesthetic styles.

Class	Description
`.card`	Default card with shadow and hover effect.
`.card-glass`	Glassmorphic card.
`.card-neu`	Light Neumorphic card.
`.card-neon`	Neon-bordered card with inner glow.
`.card-brutal`	Brutalist card with bold border and shadow.

Example:

<div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8">
    <div class="card">
        <h3 class="text-xl font-bold mb-2">Default Card</h3>
        <p>This is a standard card with a subtle shadow.</p>
    </div>
    <div class="card-glass text-mono-white">
        <h3 class="text-xl font-bold mb-2">Glass Card</h3>
        <p>A transparent, blurred card for modern UIs.</p>
    </div>
    <div class="card-neon text-mono-white">
        <h3 class="text-xl font-bold mb-2">Neon Card</h3>
        <p>A striking card with neon borders and glow.</p>
    </div>
    <div class="card-brutal">
        <h3 class="text-xl font-bold mb-2 brutal-heading">Brutal Card</h3>
        <p>Bold and impactful design for maximum attention.</p>
    </div>
</div>

Navbar

Pre-styled navigation bars.

Class	Description
`.navbar`	Default navbar with shadow.
`.navbar-glass`	Glassmorphic navbar.
`.navbar-brutal`	Brutalist navbar.

Example:

<nav class="navbar mb-8">
    <a href="#" class="font-bold text-lg">Nakshora</a>
    <div class="flex gap-4">
        <a href="#" class="text-mono-700 hover:text-neon-cyan-500 transition-colors">Home</a>
        <a href="#" class="text-mono-700 hover:text-neon-cyan-500 transition-colors">About</a>
        <a href="#" class="text-mono-700 hover:text-neon-cyan-500 transition-colors">Services</a>
    </div>
</nav>

<nav class="navbar-glass text-mono-white mb-8">
    <a href="#" class="font-bold text-lg">GlassNav</a>
    <div class="flex gap-4">
        <a href="#" class="hover:text-neon-cyan-200 transition-colors">Home</a>
        <a href="#" class="hover:text-neon-cyan-200 transition-colors">About</a>
    </div>
</nav>

Hero Sections

Large, prominent sections designed for introducing content.

Class	Description
`.hero`	Base hero section styles (min-height, centering, padding).
`.hero-gradient`	Hero with a neon gradient background.
`.hero-glass`	Hero with a glassmorphic overlay over a background.

Example:

<section class="hero hero-gradient">
    <div class="max-w-3xl">
        <h1 class="text-5xl font-extrabold mb-4 text-glow-neon-cyan">Welcome to the Future!</h1>
        <p class="text-xl opacity-80 mb-6">Experience cutting-edge design with Nakshora's powerful tools.</p>
        <button class="btn btn-neon btn-lg">Learn More</button>
    </div>
</section>

<!-- For hero-glass, ensure you replace the background image data URI with a real image for better results -->
<section class="hero hero-glass">
    <div class="relative z-10 max-w-3xl text-mono-white">
        <h1 class="text-5xl font-extrabold mb-4">Glassy Innovations</h1>
        <p class="text-xl opacity-80 mb-6">Discover sleek and elegant glassmorphic designs.</p>
        <button class="btn btn-glass btn-lg">Explore</button>
    </div>
</section>

Modals

Overlay content windows for user interaction.

Class	Description
`.modal-backdrop`	Full-screen overlay behind the modal.
`.modal`	Default modal container.
`.modal-glass`	Glassmorphic modal.

Example:

<!-- To be used with JavaScript to toggle visibility -->
<div class="modal-backdrop hidden" id="myModal">
    <div class="modal">
        <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold mb-4">Modal Title</h3>
        <p>This is the content of the modal. You can close it by clicking outside or with a button.</p>
        <button class="btn bg-mono-700 text-white mt-6" onclick="document.getElementById('myModal').classList.add('hidden')">Close</button>
    </div>
</div>
<!-- Trigger button -->
<button class="btn btn-neon" onclick="document.getElementById('myModal').classList.remove('hidden')">Open Modal</button>

Forms

Styled input fields, checkboxes, and toggle switches.

Class	Description
`.input`	Default input field.
`.input-glass`	Glassmorphic input field.
`.brutal-input`	Brutalist input field.
`.checkbox`	Styled checkbox.
`.toggle`	Styled toggle switch.
`.toggle.active`	State for active toggle switch.

Example:

<div class="flex flex-col gap-4 max-w-sm">
    <input type="text" placeholder="Your Name" class="input" />
    <input type="email" placeholder="Your Email" class="input-glass text-mono-white" />
    <input type="text" placeholder="Brutalist Input" class="brutal-input" />

    <div class="flex items-center gap-2">
        <input type="checkbox" id="myCheckbox" class="checkbox" />
        <label for="myCheckbox">Remember me</label>
    </div>

    <div class="flex items-center gap-2">
        <div class="toggle active" onclick="this.classList.toggle('active')"></div>
        <span>Toggle Feature</span>
    </div>
</div>

Badges & Pills

Small, informative labels.

Class	Description
`.badge`	Default badge.
`.badge-neon`	Neon-themed badge with glow.
`.badge-pill`	Pill-shaped badge.

Example:

<div class="flex gap-2">
    <span class="badge">New</span>
    <span class="badge badge-neon">Pro</span>
    <span class="badge badge-pill bg-pastel-mint-500 text-white">Featured</span>
</div>

Tooltips

Contextual information displayed on hover.

Class	Description
`.tooltip`	Container for the tooltip trigger. Requires `data-tooltip` attribute.

Example:

<span class="tooltip cursor-pointer underline" data-tooltip="This is a helpful tip!">
    Hover over me
</span>

Progress Bars

Visual indicators of progress.

Class	Description
`.progress`	Container for the progress bar.
`.progress-bar`	Inner element showing actual progress.
`.progress-neon`	Neon-themed progress bar container.

Example:

<div class="progress mb-4">
    <div class="progress-bar w-1/2"></div> <!-- Width controls progress -->
</div>

<div class="progress progress-neon">
    <div class="progress-bar w-3/4"></div>
</div>

Alerts

Stylized message boxes for user feedback.

Class	Description
`.alert`	Base alert style.
`.alert-success`	Success message alert.
`.alert-error`	Error message alert.
`.alert-warning`	Warning message alert.
`.alert-info`	Informational message alert.

Example:

<div class="alert alert-success">
    Operation completed successfully!
</div>
<div class="alert alert-error">
    An error occurred. Please try again.
</div>

Breadcrumbs

Navigation aid showing current page location.

Class	Description
`.breadcrumb`	Container for breadcrumb items.
`.breadcrumb-item`	Individual breadcrumb item.

Example:

<nav class="breadcrumb">
    <a href="#" class="breadcrumb-item">Home</a>
    <a href="#" class="breadcrumb-item">Products</a>
    <span class="breadcrumb-item">Electronics</span>
</nav>

Pagination

Controls for navigating through paginated content.

Class	Description
`.pagination`	Container for pagination items.
`.pagination-item`	Individual pagination link/button.
`.pagination-item.active`	Active pagination item state.

Example:

<div class="pagination">
    <span class="pagination-item">&laquo; Previous</span>
    <span class="pagination-item">1</span>
    <span class="pagination-item active">2</span>
    <span class="pagination-item">3</span>
    <span class="pagination-item">Next &raquo;</span>
</div>

Tabs

Content organization using tabbed interfaces.

Class	Description
`.tabs`	Container for tab headers.
`.tab`	Individual tab header.
`.tab.active`	State for the active tab.

Example:

<div class="tabs">
    <div class="tab active">Tab 1</div>
    <div class="tab">Tab 2</div>
    <div class="tab">Tab 3</div>
</div>
<div class="p-4 border border-t-0 border-mono-200">
    Content for the active tab goes here. (Requires JS for tab switching)
</div>

Accordions

Toggleable content sections.

Class	Description
`.accordion`	Container for accordion items.
`.accordion-item`	Individual accordion section.
`.accordion-header`	Clickable header for an accordion item.
`.accordion-content`	Content area of an accordion item.
`.accordion-item.active`	State for an open accordion item.

Example:

<div class="accordion max-w-lg">
    <div class="accordion-item active">
        <div class="accordion-header">
            Accordion Item 1
            <span>&#9660;</span> <!-- Down arrow -->
        </div>
        <div class="accordion-content">
            <p>This is the content for accordion item 1. It is currently open.</p>
        </div>
    </div>
    <div class="accordion-item">
        <div class="accordion-header">
            Accordion Item 2
            <span>&#9654;</span> <!-- Right arrow -->
        </div>
        <div class="accordion-content">
            <p>This is the content for accordion item 2. It is currently closed.</p>
        </div>
    </div>
</div>
<!-- JavaScript would be needed to toggle the 'active' class on .accordion-item -->

Dropdowns

Toggleable menus attached to a trigger.

Class	Description
`.dropdown`	Container for the dropdown trigger and menu.
`.dropdown-menu`	The actual dropdown menu content.
`.dropdown-item`	Individual item within the dropdown menu.
`.dropdown-divider`	A visual separator in the dropdown menu.
`.dropdown.active`	State for an open dropdown.

Example:

<div class="dropdown">
    <button class="btn btn-neon" onclick="this.parentNode.classList.toggle('active')">
        Dropdown Menu
    </button>
    <div class="dropdown-menu">
        <a href="#" class="dropdown-item">Action 1</a>
        <a href="#" class="dropdown-item">Action 2</a>
        <div class="dropdown-divider"></div>
        <a href="#" class="dropdown-item">Another Action</a>
    </div>
</div>

Skeleton Loaders

Placeholder elements shown while content is loading.

Class	Description
`.skeleton`	Base skeleton styling with animation.
`.skeleton-text`	Skeleton for text lines.
`.skeleton-circle`	Skeleton for circular elements (e.g., avatars).
`.skeleton-rect`	Skeleton for rectangular blocks (e.g., images).

Example:

<div class="max-w-sm p-4 bg-mono-white rounded-md shadow-md">
    <div class="flex items-center gap-4 mb-4">
        <div class="skeleton-circle"></div>
        <div class="flex-1">
            <div class="skeleton skeleton-text w-3/4"></div>
            <div class="skeleton skeleton-text w-1/2"></div>
        </div>
    </div>
    <div class="skeleton skeleton-rect h-32 mb-4"></div>
    <div class="skeleton skeleton-text"></div>
    <div class="skeleton skeleton-text w-5/6"></div>
</div>

Spinners

Loading indicators.

Class	Description
`.spinner`	Default spinning loader.
`.spinner-neon`	Neon-themed spinning loader with glow.

Example:

<div class="flex gap-4">
    <div class="spinner"></div>
    <div class="spinner-neon"></div>
</div>

🎨 Thematic Utilities & Components

Beyond the core components, Nakshora offers specialized classes for particular design aesthetics.

Brutalist Components

These components embody a raw, unrefined aesthetic with bold outlines and strong contrasts.

Class	Description
`.brutal-input`	Input field with brutalist styling.
`.brutal-container`	Container with brutalist border and shadow.
`.brutal-heading`	Bold, uppercase heading with text shadow.

Example:

<div class="brutal-container w-full max-w-lg mx-auto">
    <h2 class="text-3xl brutal-heading text-brutal-blue-700">Brutalist Section Title</h2>
    <p class="mt-4 text-mono-800">This container features a heavy border and an offset shadow, typical of brutalist design.</p>
    <input type="text" placeholder="Enter text here" class="brutal-input mt-4 w-full">
    <button class="btn btn-brutal mt-4">Submit</button>
</div>

Neon Glow Utilities

Add striking neon glow effects to elements and text.

Class	Property
`.glow-neon-purple`	`box-shadow` with purple neon glow.
`.glow-neon-pink`	`box-shadow` with pink neon glow.
`.glow-neon-cyan`	`box-shadow` with cyan neon glow.
`.text-glow-neon-purple`	`text-shadow` with purple neon glow.
`.text-glow-neon-pink`	`text-shadow` with pink neon glow.
`.text-glow-neon-cyan`	`text-shadow` with cyan neon glow.

Example:

<div class="p-4 bg-mono-900 rounded-lg glow-neon-cyan text-mono-white">
    <h3 class="text-2xl text-glow-neon-pink font-bold">Awesome Glow Effect!</h3>
    <p>This box and text are radiating with neon energy.</p>
</div>

Gradient Utilities

Predefined background gradients using Nakshora's palettes.

Class	Property
`.bg-gradient-neon`	Linear gradient using neon purple, pink, cyan.
`.bg-gradient-pastel`	Linear gradient using pastel lavender, rose, mint.
`.bg-gradient-ocean`	Linear gradient using ocean colors.
`.bg-gradient-sunset`	Linear gradient using sunset colors.
`.bg-gradient-forest`	Linear gradient using forest colors.
`.bg-gradient-radial-neon`	Radial gradient using neon purple, pink, mono dark.

Example:

<div class="h-32 flex items-center justify-center bg-gradient-neon text-mono-white text-2xl font-bold">
    Neon Gradient
</div>
<div class="h-32 flex items-center justify-center bg-gradient-radial-neon text-mono-white text-2xl font-bold">
    Radial Neon Gradient
</div>

Advanced Grid Layouts

Specialized grid layouts for common web structures.

Class	Description
`.grid-masonry`	Responsive masonry layout.
`.grid-dashboard`	Two-column layout for dashboards (sidebar & main).
`.grid-holy-grail`	Three-column layout (header, left, main, right, footer).
`.area-header`	Assigns element to `header` grid area.
`.area-sidebar`	Assigns element to `sidebar` grid area.
`.area-main`	Assigns element to `main` grid area.
`.area-left`	Assigns element to `left` grid area.
`.area-right`	Assigns element to `right` grid area.
`.area-footer`	Assigns element to `footer` grid area.

Example: Dashboard Layout

<div class="grid-dashboard">
    <header class="area-header bg-mono-700 text-white p-4">Header</header>
    <aside class="area-sidebar bg-mono-800 text-white p-4">Sidebar</aside>
    <main class="area-main bg-mono-100 p-4">Main Content</main>
</div>

Example: Masonry Layout

<div class="grid-masonry">
    <div class="bg-mono-200 p-4" style="grid-row-end: span 10;">Item 1 (Short)</div>
    <div class="bg-mono-300 p-4" style="grid-row-end: span 20;">Item 2 (Medium)</div>
    <div class="bg-mono-200 p-4" style="grid-row-end: span 15;">Item 3 (Slightly longer)</div>
    <div class="bg-mono-300 p-4" style="grid-row-end: span 25;">Item 4 (Long)</div>
    <div class="bg-mono-200 p-4" style="grid-row-end: span 12;">Item 5</div>
</div>

🔧 Customization

Nakshora is designed with customization in mind, primarily through the use of CSS variables.

Overriding CSS Variables

Example: Changing the Neon Purple color and button transition speed

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Custom Nakshora</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/nakshora/nakshora@main/min.main.css">
    <style>
        /* Override Nakshora variables */
        :root {
            --neon-purple-500: hsl(200, 80%, 50%); /* Change neon purple to a vibrant blue */
            --transition-base: 500ms ease-out;      /* Make transitions slower and different ease */
            --text-base: 1.1rem;                    /* Slightly larger base text */
        }

        /* You can also add your own custom classes */
        .my-custom-element {
            background-color: var(--neon-purple-500); /* Uses the new color */
            padding: var(--space-4);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            color: white;
        }
    </style>
</head>
<body class="bg-mono-950 p-8">
    <h1 class="text-neon-purple-500 text-4xl font-bold mb-4">My Custom Nakshora Page</h1>
    <button class="btn btn-neon mb-4">Button with New Color & Transition</button>
    <div class="my-custom-element">
        This element uses custom styles and overridden Nakshora variables.
    </div>
</body>
</html>

By modifying these variables, you can create entirely new themes or subtle adjustments to fit your project's brand.

🌐 Contribution

Nakshora is an open-source project, and contributions are welcome! If you have ideas for new features, improvements, or bug fixes, please feel free to:

Fork the repository on GitHub.
Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name).
Make your changes.
Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add new feature').
Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature-name).
Open a Pull Request explaining your changes.

📄 License

Nakshora - the modern open source CSS framework for stunning responsive interfaces

DebateSylhetBD — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:49:18 +0000

Nakshora - the modern open source CSS framework for stunning responsive interfaces
Nakshora helps developers build beautiful websites, landing pages, dashboards, portfolios, admin panels, and web applications with utility classes, production-ready components, responsive layouts, neon cyber themes, pastel palettes, brutalist styles, glassmorphism, neumorphism, gradients, and animations.

DebateSylhetBD: Building a Free Debate Resource Platform for Students in Bangladesh

DebateSylhetBD — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:08:16 +0000

DebateSylhetBD: Building a Free Debate Resource Platform for Students in Bangladesh

In many parts of Bangladesh, students struggle to find structured resources for debate practice, critical thinking, and argument building. While global platforms exist, there is a clear gap when it comes to localized, Bangla-friendly debate content.

This is where DebateSylhetBD comes in — a growing educational platform designed to provide accessible debate resources for students, especially in the Sylhet region and beyond.

🚀 What is DebateSylhetBD?

DebateSylhetBD is an online platform that offers:

1000+ Bangla debate topics
Categorized educational content (Education, Technology, Society)
Student-friendly interface for easy browsing
Community-driven content expansion

The goal is simple: make debate learning accessible for every student in Bangladesh.

🧠 Why Debate Education Matters

Debating is not just about speaking — it develops:

Critical thinking
Logical reasoning
Confidence
Communication skills

However, many students lack access to quality materials in their native language. DebateSylhetBD aims to bridge that gap by providing Bangla-based debate resources.

⚙️ How the Platform Works (Tech Side)

From a development perspective, the platform is built with a focus on simplicity and performance:

Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Data Source: Google Sheets API (via OpenSheet)
Hosting: Lightweight cloud hosting
UI Design: Mobile-first, responsive layout

This approach allows:

Easy updates without backend complexity
Fast loading speed
Scalability for future features

🔍 Features That Make It Unique

Advanced Topic Search

Users can quickly find debate topics using a dynamic search system with suggestions.

Pagination System

Efficient content loading ensures performance even with large datasets.

Multi-language Support (Planned/Basic)

The platform explores accessibility beyond Bangla, including English and other languages.

Clean UX for Students

Minimal design ensures focus on content rather than distractions.

🌍 Vision for the Future

DebateSylhetBD is not just a website — it aims to become a knowledge hub for:

Debate learners
School & college students
Educators and trainers

Future plans include:

User-submitted topics
Full debate arguments (for/against)
Mobile app version
Community discussion system

💡 Lessons for Developers

If you're a beginner developer, this project shows:

You don’t always need complex backend systems
Simple tools (like Google Sheets) can power real apps
Focus on solving real problems
Start small, then scale

🔗 Final Thoughts

Educational platforms like DebateSylhetBD highlight how technology can solve local problems effectively. By combining simple web technologies with a clear purpose, even a small project can create meaningful impact.

If you're building something similar, focus on value first, technology second.

Have thoughts or suggestions? Let’s discuss 👇

DEV Community: DebateSylhetBD

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How to use Nakshora css framework that devoleped Rizwan Rahim Chowdhury

🚀 Nakshorawebsite CSS Framework v1.0.0 User Guide

Table of Contents

🌟 Introduction

What is Nakshora?

Key Features

🚀 Getting Started

Installation

Hello World Example

💡 Core Concepts

CSS Variables (:root)

Fluid Typography

Spacing Scale

Responsive Design

Base Styles & Reset

🎨 Color Palettes

Neon Cyber Palette

Pastel Dream Palette

Ultra Minimalist Palette

Nature Inspired Palette

Brutalist Palette

🛠️ Utility Classes

Display

Flexbox

Grid

Spacing (Margin & Padding)

Typography

Font Size (font-size)

Font Weight (font-weight)

Font Style (font-style)

Text Alignment (text-align)

Text Transform (text-transform)

Text Decoration (text-decoration)

Line Height (line-height)

Background Colors

Text Colors

Borders

Border Width (border-width)

Border Style (border-style)

Border Radius (border-radius)

Border Color (border-color)

Shadows

Glassmorphism

Neumorphism

Positioning & Z-Index

Position (position)

Inset Properties (top, right, bottom, left)

Z-Index (z-index)

Width & Height

Width (width)

Height (height)

Max Width (max-width)

Min Height (min-height)

Overflow

Transitions & Animations

Transitions (transition)

Animations (animation)

Transforms & Hover States

Transforms (transform)

Scale (transform: scale())

Rotate (transform: rotate())

Hover States

Opacity

Cursor

Advanced Utilities

Backdrop Filters (backdrop-filter)

Image Filters (filter)

Object Fit (object-fit)

Aspect Ratio (aspect-ratio)

Pointer Events (pointer-events)

User Select (user-select)

Scroll Behavior (scroll-behavior)

Scroll Snap (scroll-snap-type, scroll-snap-align)

📦 Component Classes

Buttons

Cards

Navbar

CSS Variables (`:root`)

Font Size (`font-size`)

Font Weight (`font-weight`)

Font Style (`font-style`)

Text Alignment (`text-align`)

Text Transform (`text-transform`)

Text Decoration (`text-decoration`)

Line Height (`line-height`)

Border Width (`border-width`)

Border Style (`border-style`)

Border Radius (`border-radius`)

Border Color (`border-color`)

Position (`position`)

Inset Properties (`top`, `right`, `bottom`, `left`)

Z-Index (`z-index`)

Width (`width`)

Height (`height`)

Max Width (`max-width`)

Min Height (`min-height`)

Transitions (`transition`)

Animations (`animation`)

Transforms (`transform`)

Scale (`transform: scale()`)

Rotate (`transform: rotate()`)

Backdrop Filters (`backdrop-filter`)

Image Filters (`filter`)

Object Fit (`object-fit`)

Aspect Ratio (`aspect-ratio`)

Pointer Events (`pointer-events`)

User Select (`user-select`)

Scroll Behavior (`scroll-behavior`)

Scroll Snap (`scroll-snap-type`, `scroll-snap-align`)

CSS Variables (`:root`)

Font Size (`font-size`)

Font Weight (`font-weight`)

Font Style (`font-style`)

Text Alignment (`text-align`)

Text Transform (`text-transform`)

Text Decoration (`text-decoration`)

Line Height (`line-height`)

Border Width (`border-width`)

Border Style (`border-style`)

Border Radius (`border-radius`)

Border Color (`border-color`)

Position (`position`)

Inset Properties (`top`, `right`, `bottom`, `left`)