How to install sticky headers in Framer?

Download the CoffeeScript file, place it in your modules folder, and import it at the top of your document using require, as detailed in the README's installation steps.

Sticky headers Framer module vs custom code?

The module automates sticky behavior with minimal setup, saving time over manual animations. Custom code offers more control but requires extensive Framer scripting knowledge.

Can I use sticky headers with dynamic content in Framer?

No, this module works with static layers in prototypes. For dynamic lists, you must pre-design all headers and items, as Framer doesn't support real-time data integration here.

How to set a custom margin for sticky headers in Framer?

Pass a second parameter to StickyHeaders.enableFor, such as StickyHeaders.enableFor(scrollComponent, 100), to define the offset. The default is 0, as shown in the README.

Is this module compatible with Framer X or newer versions?

The README doesn't specify compatibility; since it uses older CoffeeScript syntax, it might not work seamlessly with Framer X or updated Framer Studio without modifications.

What are alternatives to this module for sticky headers?

Alternatives include Framer's built-in animation tools for manual setups or other community modules, but this one is tailored for simplicity in sticky header implementation.

StickyHeaders-for-Framer

CoffeeScript

A Framer module for creating scroll components with sticky headers in interactive prototypes.

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What is StickyHeaders-for-Framer?

Sticky Headers for Framer is a module that allows designers and developers to create scroll components with sticky headers in Framer prototypes. It solves the problem of manually animating header behavior during scrolling, making it easier to build realistic interactive lists with persistent section headers. The module integrates directly with Framer's ScrollComponent to automate sticky positioning.

Target Audience

UI/UX designers and frontend developers using Framer for prototyping interactive mobile or web applications, particularly those needing to demonstrate complex scrolling interfaces.

Value Proposition

It saves significant time compared to manual animation setups in Framer, provides a simple API for enabling sticky headers, and allows for custom offsets to match design requirements precisely.

Overview

A module to create scroll components with sticky headers in Framer.

Use Cases

Best For

Creating prototype lists with grouped sections (e.g., conference schedules, contact lists)

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Building mobile app prototypes with sticky navigation or section headers

Demonstrating scrolling interactions in design presentations

Rapidly testing sticky header behavior without custom code

Prototyping apps with timeline or calendar interfaces

Designing interfaces with persistent filters or categories during scroll

Not Ideal For

Production web or app development requiring live code implementation
Teams using design tools like Figma or Sketch for prototyping
Prototypes needing advanced scroll effects beyond sticky headers, such as parallax or lazy loading

Pros & Cons

Pros

Easy Setup

Integration is straightforward with existing Framer ScrollComponent layers, requiring minimal code as demonstrated in the README's simple enableFor method.

Custom Offset

Allows setting a top margin for headers via an optional parameter, enabling adaptation to navigation bars or other UI elements without manual adjustments.

Design Flexibility

Headers are standard Framer layers that can be freely styled and nested with content, offering full creative control as highlighted in the README.

Time Efficiency

Reduces repetitive manual animation work in Framer, letting designers quickly implement realistic scrolling interactions for prototypes.

Cons

CoffeeScript Reliance

The module is written in CoffeeScript, an older language that may be unfamiliar or incompatible with modern Framer updates and JavaScript-centric workflows.

Manual Installation

Requires downloading and manually placing files in the modules folder, lacking the convenience of package managers or one-click installs common in modern tools.

Framer Lock-in

Only functions within Framer's ecosystem, making it useless for projects migrating to other design platforms or requiring cross-tool prototyping.

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