Theme Shiny apps with bslib and Bootstrap 5 color modes.
npx skills add https://github.com/erlebach/gordon --skill shiny-bslib-theming-erlebach
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: shiny-bslib-theming Source: https://github.com/erlebach/gordon/tree/main/skills/shiny-bslib-theming Command: npx skills add https://github.com/erlebach/gordon --skill shiny-bslib-theming-erlebach
Shiny developers often struggle to craft polished UIs that adapt cleanly across light and dark modes, while requiring deep Bootstrap theming knowledge. This skill provides a ready-to-use approach to theme Shiny apps with bslib and Bootstrap 5, including brand integration and dynamic theming.
Start by calling bs_theme() with your desired presets and then apply bs_add_rules() or input_dark_mode() to tailor the theme for your app.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
To add dark mode to a Shiny app, use bslib's input_dark_mode() and toggle_dark_mode() functions to enable dynamic Bootstrap 5 color mode switching across your dashboard components.
Customize global aesthetics in Shiny by calling bs_theme() to define colors, fonts, and spacings, then use bs_add_variables() and bs_add_rules() to inject custom Bootstrap 5 CSS rules.
Yes, you can dynamically switch themes in a Shiny dashboard without reloading by using session$setCurrentTheme() combined with bslib's toggle_dark_mode() to update the Bootstrap 5 color mode.
Apply brand.yml integration for Shiny app theming by configuring bs_theme() to read brand settings, allowing you to unify the look of your dashboard and enable quick skin changes for different audiences.
Yes, bslib supports per-component theming in Shiny layouts by applying the data-bs-theme attribute, allowing you to target and style specific dashboard components independently within your Bootstrap 5 app.
The best way to unify Shiny dashboard and plot appearances is to use bslib's bs_theme() to establish global Bootstrap 5 variables, ensuring consistent branding and color modes across all UI elements and plots.
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