Card

RSC

A Card component serves as a visual container that groups related content and actions.

Installation

API Reference

This is an illustration of a Card component.

size

variant

<Card size="md" variant="elevated" className="m-3">
  <Heading size="md" className="mb-1">
    Quick Start
  </Heading>
  <Text size="sm">Start building your next project in minutes</Text>
</Card>

Installation

CLI

Manual

Run the following command:

npx gluestack-ui add card

Step 1: Copy and paste the following code into index.tsx in your project.

import React from "react"
import type { VariantProps } from "@gluestack-ui/nativewind-utils"
import { View, ViewProps } from "react-native"
import { cardStyle } from "./styles"

type ICardProps = ViewProps &
  VariantProps<typeof cardStyle> & { className?: string }

const Card = React.forwardRef<React.ElementRef<typeof View>, ICardProps>(
  ({ className, size = "md", variant = "elevated", ...props }, ref) => {
    return (
      <View
        className={cardStyle({ size, variant, class: className })}
        {...props}
        ref={ref}
      />
    )
  }
)

Card.displayName = "Card"

export { Card }

Important Note

Note: Step 2 is optional and only required if you want to add support for React Server Components, You can skip this and jump to Step 3 directly if you don't have this requirement.

Step 2(optional): Copy and paste the following code into index.web.tsx in your project.

import React from "react"
import { cardStyle } from "./styles"
import type { VariantProps } from "@gluestack-ui/nativewind-utils"

type ICardProps = React.ComponentPropsWithoutRef<"div"> &
  VariantProps<typeof cardStyle>

const Card = React.forwardRef<HTMLDivElement, ICardProps>(
  ({ className, size = "md", variant = "elevated", ...props }, ref) => {
    return (
      <div
        className={cardStyle({ size, variant, class: className })}
        {...props}
        ref={ref}
      />
    )
  }
)

Card.displayName = "Card"

export { Card }

Step 3: Copy and paste the following code into styles.tsx in your project.

import { tva } from "@gluestack-ui/nativewind-utils/tva"
import { isWeb } from "@gluestack-ui/nativewind-utils/IsWeb"
const baseStyle = isWeb ? "flex flex-col relative z-0" : ""

export const cardStyle = tva({
  base: baseStyle,
  variants: {
    size: {
      sm: "p-3 rounded",
      md: "p-4 rounded-md",
      lg: "p-6 rounded-xl",
    },
    variant: {
      elevated: "bg-background-0",
      outline: "border border-outline-200 ",
      ghost: "rounded-none",
      filled: "bg-background-50",
    },
  },
})

Step 4: Update the import paths to match your project setup.

API Reference

To use this component in your project, include the following import statement in your file.

import { Card } from "@/components/ui/card"

export default () => <Card />

Component Props

This section provides a comprehensive reference list for the component props, detailing descriptions, properties, types, and default behavior for easy project integration.

Card

Renders a <div /> on web and a View on native.

Platform	Output
Web	<div />
Native	<View />

Prop	Type	Default
size	sm \| md \| lg	md
variant	elevated \| outline \| ghost \| filled	elevated

Examples

The Examples section provides visual representations of the different variants of the component, allowing you to quickly and easily determine which one best fits your needs. Simply copy the code and integrate it into your project.

Card with Image

This is an example of a Card component with an image.

function App() {
  return (
    <Card className="p-5 rounded-lg max-w-[360px] m-3">
      <Image
        source={{
          uri: "https://gluestack.github.io/public-blog-video-assets/yoga.png",
        }}
        className="mb-6 h-[240px] w-full rounded-md aspect-[263/240]"
        alt="image"
      />
      <Text className="text-sm font-normal mb-2 text-typography-700">
        May 15, 2023
      </Text>
      <Heading size="md" className="mb-4">
        The Power of Positive Thinking
      </Heading>
      <Link href="https://gluestack.io/" isExternal>
        <HStack className="items-center">
          <LinkText
            size="sm"
            className="font-semibold text-info-600 no-underline"
          >
            Read Blog
          </LinkText>
          <Icon
            as={ArrowRightIcon}
            size="sm"
            className="text-info-600 mt-0.5 ml-0.5"
          />
        </HStack>
      </Link>
    </Card>
  )
}

Advanced Composition

This is an example of a Card component with other components like Avatar, Image and Button.

function App() {
  return (
    <Card className="p-6 rounded-lg max-w-[360px] m-3">
      <Box className="flex-row">
        <Avatar className="mr-4">
          <AvatarFallbackText>JD</AvatarFallbackText>
          <AvatarImage
            source={{
              uri: "https://gluestack.github.io/public-blog-video-assets/camera.png",
            }}
          />
        </Avatar>
        <VStack>
          <Heading size="md" className="mb-1">
            Jane Doe
          </Heading>
          <Text size="sm">janedoe@sample.com</Text>
        </VStack>
      </Box>
      <Box className="my-5 flex-col sm:flex-row">
        <VStack className="items-center pb-2 sm:flex-1 sm:pb-0 sm:border-r sm:border-outline-300">
          <Heading size="xs">81</Heading>
          <Text size="xs">posts</Text>
        </VStack>
        <Divider
          orientation="horizontal"
          className="w-[40%] self-center bg-background-300 flex sm:hidden"
        />
        <VStack className="items-center py-2 sm:flex-1 sm:py-0 sm:border-r sm:border-outline-300">
          <Heading size="xs">5,281</Heading>
          <Text size="xs">followers</Text>
        </VStack>
        <Divider
          orientation="horizontal"
          className="w-[40%] self-center bg-background-300 flex sm:hidden"
        />
        <VStack className="items-center pt-2 sm:flex-1 sm:pt-0">
          <Heading size="xs">281</Heading>
          <Text size="xs">following</Text>
        </VStack>
      </Box>
      <Box className="mb-5 flex-col sm:mb-6 sm:flex-row">
        <Image
          source={{
            uri: "https://gluestack.github.io/public-blog-video-assets/parrot.png",
          }}
          className="mb-3 rounded-md w-full h-[140px] sm:mb-0 sm:mr-3 sm:w-[150px] sm:h-[154px]"
          alt="image"
        />
        <Image
          source={{
            uri: "https://gluestack.github.io/public-blog-video-assets/dear.png",
          }}
          className="rounded-md w-full h-[140px] sm:w-[150px] sm:h-[154px]"
          alt="image"
        />
      </Box>
      <Button className="py-2 px-4">
        <ButtonText size="sm">Follow</ButtonText>
      </Button>
    </Card>
  )
}

Product Card

This example illustrates a card showcasing a product.

function App() {
  return (
    <Card className="p-5 rounded-lg max-w-[360px] m-3">
      <Image
        source={{
          uri: "https://gluestack.github.io/public-blog-video-assets/saree.png",
        }}
        className="mb-6 h-[240px] w-full rounded-md aspect-[4/3]"
        alt="image"
      />
      <Text className="text-sm font-normal mb-2 text-typography-700">
        Fashion Clothing
      </Text>
      <VStack className="mb-6">
        <Heading size="md" className="mb-4">
          Cotton Kurta
        </Heading>
        <Text size="sm">
          Floral embroidered notch neck thread work cotton kurta in white and
          black.
        </Text>
      </VStack>
      <Box className="flex-col sm:flex-row">
        <Button className="px-4 py-2 mr-0 mb-3 sm:mr-3 sm:mb-0 sm:flex-1">
          <ButtonText size="sm">Add to cart</ButtonText>
        </Button>
        <Button
          variant="outline"
          className="px-4 py-2 border-outline-300 sm:flex-1"
        >
          <ButtonText size="sm" className="text-typography-600">
            Wishlist
          </ButtonText>
        </Button>
      </Box>
    </Card>
  )
}

Blog Card

This is an example of a Card component with a blog post.

function App() {
  return (
    <Card className="p-5 rounded-lg max-w-[360px] m-3">
      <Text className="text-sm font-normal mb-2 text-typography-700">
        May 15, 2023
      </Text>
      <VStack className="mb-6">
        <Heading size="md" className="mb-4">
          The Power of Positive Thinking
        </Heading>
        <Text size="sm">
          Discover how the power of positive thinking can transform your life,
          boost your confidence, and help you overcome challenges. Explore
          practical tips and techniques to cultivate a positive mindset for
          greater happiness and success.
        </Text>
      </VStack>
      <Box className="flex-row">
        <Avatar className="mr-3">
          <AvatarFallbackText>RR</AvatarFallbackText>
          <AvatarImage
            source={{
              uri: "https://gluestack.github.io/public-blog-video-assets/john.png",
            }}
            alt="image"
          />
        </Avatar>
        <VStack>
          <Heading size="sm" className="mb-1">
            John Smith
          </Heading>
          <Text size="sm">Motivational Speaker</Text>
        </VStack>
      </Box>
    </Card>
  )
}