Question 1

How do I add Unicons to my React app?

Accepted Answer

Install the official react-unicons package via npm, then import and use the components as shown in the README under 'Use with JS Frameworks'. This provides easy integration with props for customization.

Question 2

Are Unicons icons free for commercial use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Unicons are licensed under the IconScout Simple License, which permits use in both personal and commercial projects without mandatory attribution. However, attribution in an app's about screen is appreciated.

Question 3

How can I request a new icon if it's not in the library?

Accepted Answer

You can submit icon requests through the IconScout Community thread dedicated to Unicons, as mentioned in the Contributing section. The team reviews these for future updates.

Question 4

Unicons vs Font Awesome: which is better for Vue.js projects?

Accepted Answer

Unicons offers dedicated Vue components with 1000+ icons in multiple styles, while Font Awesome has a larger collection but different licensing. For Vue-specific integration, Unicons' official vue-unicons package provides straightforward setup, but consider icon variety and project needs.

Question 5

Can I customize Unicons icon colors with CSS?

Accepted Answer

For icon fonts, you can change colors using CSS properties like color. For SVG icons, you can modify fill attributes directly, but advanced control over stroke and other SVG properties is planned in the roadmap.

Question 6

What's the performance impact of using Unicons as a font versus SVG?

Accepted Answer

Using the icon font adds a CSS file overhead but loads icons quickly as characters, while SVG icons offer scalability and better control. The roadmap mentions future SVG sprites to reduce HTTP requests and improve performance.

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