Magnetic Button

A button that subtly drifts toward the cursor as you hover, with a spring-based return when you leave.

Installation

Run the following command

npx shadcn@latest add @aceternity/magnetic-button

Props

MagneticButton Props

PropTypeDefaultDescription
childrenReact.ReactNode—The element to wrap with the magnetic effect. Pass any button or interactive element.
strengthnumber0.8How strongly the child follows the cursor. 1 matches the cursor 1:1; lower values produce a softer pull.
maxDistancenumber100Maximum distance, in pixels, that the child can drift from its resting position regardless of how far the cursor moves.

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