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Refraction Card

Content behind a simulated glass pane, token-built backdrop ghosts split a pixel apart against the pointer, fringing like dispersion under a gliding specular band. Glass without WebGL.

Preview & code

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Installation

pnpm dlx shadcn@latest add @cleverui/card-refraction

Requires the @cleverui registry in your components.json, a one-off, two-line setup.

Usage

tsx
import { CardRefraction } from '@/components/ui/card-refraction'
Exampletsx
import { CardRefraction } from '@/components/ui/card-refraction'

export default function CardRefractionDemo() {
  return (
    <div className="mx-auto flex min-h-[520px] max-w-md items-center px-4 py-16 sm:px-6">
      <CardRefraction
        meta="PANE 01"
        title="Studio north light"
        description="Move across the pane, token ghosts fringe a pixel apart under the specular band, glass without a shader."
        className="w-full"
      />
    </div>
  )
}

API reference

CardRefraction accepts the following props.

PropTypeDefaultDescription
title*string
descriptionstring
metastring'PANE 01'mono micro-label on the pane sill
sceneReact.ReactNodebackdrop behind the pane; default is a token-built structural scene
maxSplitnumber1.5ghost separation clamp in px (values above 2 ignored)

…plus everything from Omit< React.HTMLAttributes<HTMLElement>, 'onDrag' | 'onDragStart' | 'onDragEnd' | 'onAnimationStart' | 'title' >: className, event handlers, aria attributes and the rest pass straight through.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Refraction Card component?

Register the @cleverui registry in your components.json ("@cleverui": "https://cleverops.com.au/r/{name}.json"), then run `npx shadcn@latest add @cleverui/card-refraction`. The shadcn CLI copies the source into your project, you own the code from that point. You can also copy the source directly from this page.

What dependencies does Refraction Card require?

Refraction Card uses motion on top of React and Tailwind CSS. You don't need to install it manually, the shadcn CLI resolves and installs npm dependencies automatically when you add the component.

Can I theme Refraction Card to match my brand?

Yes. The component is styled entirely with Tailwind utilities over standard design tokens (primary, background, muted, border), so it inherits your existing shadcn/ui theme automatically. Change your CSS variables and the component follows, no source edits needed for palette, radius, or fonts.

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