A simple, versatile side menu control for iOS with storyboard support and eight animation styles.
SideMenu is an open-source iOS library for adding customizable side navigation menus to apps. It solves the problem of implementing slide-out menus with minimal code, offering storyboard integration, multiple animation options, and gesture controls. Developers can integrate it in minutes and tailor its appearance and behavior extensively.
iOS developers building apps that require navigation drawers or slide-out menus, especially those who prefer visual storyboard setup or need a quick, production-ready solution.
It stands out for its zero-code storyboard implementation, eight built-in animation styles, and robust gesture handling, reducing development time while providing a polished user experience.
Simple side/slide menu control for iOS, no code necessary! Lots of customization. Add it to your project in 5 minutes or less.
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Enables full side menu implementation directly in Interface Builder without writing any code, as demonstrated in the 'Code-less Storyboard Implementation' section with step-by-step screenshots.
Offers eight pre-defined presentation styles including slide-out, dissolve, and parallax effects, providing diverse visual options without custom animation code.
Integrates swipe-to-dismiss, tap-to-dismiss, and edge-pan gestures via SideMenuManager for intuitive interaction, leveraging iOS's standard gesture recognizers.
Allows one-time setup with SideMenuManager to apply menu settings across all screens, reducing boilerplate code for consistent behavior.
The README openly solicits help from maintainers, indicating potential slow issue resolution or update delays, which could risk long-term project stability.
Lacks native SwiftUI support, requiring bridging or workarounds for modern iOS development, as it's built on UIKit and storyboards.
Known issues with 'presentingViewControllerUseSnapshot' can cause layout problems during rotation, as noted in Issue #258, limiting reliability in dynamic interfaces.