A pure JS lightbox gallery plugin for Bootstrap 5 based on the Modal and Carousel components
Overview
Lightbox for Bootstrap 5 is an innovative and practical tool designed for modern web development. Built with pure JavaScript and seamlessly integrated with Bootstrap’s Modal and Carousel plugins, it allows users to elegantly display images, videos from YouTube and Vimeo, as well as Instagram content. This makes it an ideal replacement for those who have transitioned from the previous Lightbox for Bootstrap (ekko-lightbox) to the latest version, providing a sleek and responsive solution for galleries and media displays on websites.
As web applications continue to evolve, the need for efficient and feature-rich components is more important than ever. Lightbox for Bootstrap 5 not only fulfills this requirement, but also opens up opportunities for collaboration and contributions, encouraging developers to enhance and expand its capabilities through an active community.
Features
- Versatile Media Support: Easily manage images, galleries, and video content from platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo, as well as Instagram posts.
- Bootstrap Integration: Leverages Bootstrap 5’s Modal and Carousel plugins for a seamless and responsive user experience.
- Automatic Initialization: The Lightbox automatically activates on import, targeting elements with the data-toggle=“lightbox” attribute for quick setup.
- Customizable Targeting: Offers flexibility to target different elements by allowing developers to import the Lightbox class and instantiate it as needed.
- Active Development: Ongoing development efforts are underway for future versions, with opportunities for community contributions.
- Open Source Project: Released under the MIT license, encouraging modifications and enhancements by the community.
- Easy Installation: Can be installed via NPM, CDN, or by direct download, providing various options for integration into projects.
- Contribution Friendly: Welcomes developers to submit new features and improvements, fostering an open-source community spirit.