Question 1

How to implement emoji search with emojilib?

Accepted Answer

Use the keyword mapping to filter emojis by matching input terms against the arrays. For example, loop through the object and check if search keywords are included, then implement ranking or display logic as needed for your app.

Question 2

emojilib vs unicode-emoji-json: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

emojilib is for keyword-based search, while unicode-emoji-json provides full metadata like version and skin tone support. Use emojilib for search features and combine both if you need comprehensive emoji data, as shown in the migration guide.

Question 3

Does emojilib include skin tone variations?

Accepted Answer

No, skin tone data is not included. For that, use unicode-emoji-json, which has 'skin_tone_support' fields and component data, as mentioned in the migration section where fitzpatrick_scale modifiers are moved.

Question 4

Can I use emojilib in a React project?

Accepted Answer

Yes, install via npm and import it as a plain JS module. It works in any JavaScript environment, including React, for adding keyword data to components like emoji pickers or search bars.

Question 5

How to update emojilib for new emojis?

Accepted Answer

Check the GitHub repository for periodic updates, but note that emojilib is minimal; for new emojis, ensure you have the latest version and merge it with unicode-emoji-json if full metadata is needed.

Question 6

Is emojilib good for building an emoji picker?

Accepted Answer

It's useful for the search part, but you'll need additional data for ordering and categories. Combine it with unicode-emoji-json, as suggested in the README, to build a complete picker with keyword filtering.

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