OctoPalm.js

OctoPalm.js is a lightweight JavaScript library designed to add real-time, customizable search functionality to your web applications. It provides a seamless search experience with animated results and custom-styled scrollbars, making it a robust solution for enhancing search features on your site.

Features

Real-Time Search: Provides instant search results as users type in the search input.
Customizable Styling: Easily customizable styles to fit your design.
Animated Results: Smooth animations for search result appearance and item interactions.
Cross-Browser Support: Compatible with modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

Installation

You can use OctoPalm.js in two ways:

Via CDN

Include the following CDN link in your document <head>:

<script src="https://aidalog.github.io/cdn/light/octopalm.js"></script>

Download from GitHub

Download the latest version from the OctoPalm GitHub Repository.
Include the octopalm.js file in your project.

<script src="/path/to/octopalm.js"></script>

Usage

1. Preparing Your HTML

Add an input element where users will type their search queries. For example:

<input type="text" id="search-input" placeholder="Search..." />

2. Initializing OctoPalm.js

Include the OctoPalm.js script in your HTML and initialize it with your input ID and search items. Here's how:

<script src="/path/to/octopalm.js"></script>
<script>
    // Example search items for a auto shop
    const items = [
        { itemName: "Toyota Camry", link: "/vehicles/toyota-camry" },
        { itemName: "Honda Civic", link: "/vehicles/honda-civic" },
        { itemName: "Ford F-150", link: "/vehicles/ford-f150" },
        { itemName: "Chevrolet Silverado", link: "/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado" },
        { itemName: "Brake Pads", link: "/parts/brake-pads" },
    ];

    // Initialize OctoPalm with the search input ID and items
    new OctoPalm('search-input', items);
</script>

3. Customizing Styles

OctoPalm.js injects default styles into your document. However, you can customize these styles by modifying the CSS in octopalm.js or overriding them in your own stylesheet.

API

Constructor

new OctoPalm(inputId, items)

inputId: The ID of the input element where users will type their search queries.
items: An array of search items, each with the properties itemName (string) and link (string).

Example

const items = [
    { itemName: "Example Item", link: "/example-item" }
];
new OctoPalm('search-input', items);

Support

For any questions or issues, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.

JavaScript library to add real-time, customizable search to your web applications.