Question 1

How do I use Octicons in a React app?

Accepted Answer

Install the @primer/octicons-react package, import the desired icon component (e.g., AlertIcon), and use it in your JSX. The README notes optional Styled System props for easy customization like size and color.

Question 2

Can I customize the color of Octicons?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since Octicons are SVG icons, you can change colors via CSS or through props in React components. The @primer/styled-octicons package supports Styled System for flexible styling.

Question 3

Octicons vs FontAwesome: which is better?

Accepted Answer

Octicons excels for consistency with GitHub's design and multi-platform support in React or Ruby projects. FontAwesome offers a larger icon set and features like animations, but may not integrate as seamlessly with GitHub's ecosystem.

Question 4

Are Octicons free for commercial use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the code is licensed under MIT, so you can use icons freely in commercial projects. However, GitHub logos have separate guidelines, so check the logo guidelines for those specific cases.

Question 5

How to add new icons to Octicons?

Accepted Answer

Follow the contributing guide for adding or updating icons, but note that icon reviews are primarily for GitHub staff, as per the README, which may slow down community contributions.

Question 6

Does Octicons support TypeScript?

Accepted Answer

The Node.js and React packages likely include TypeScript definitions, given GitHub's maintenance, but verify by checking the npm package documentation or source for explicit TypeScript support.

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