This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Ramasundaram S
As a developer, I’ve lost count of how many times I implemented dark mode or a theme toggler from scratch. Each time, it was the same routine:
Create theme context
Write toggle logic
Add local storage handling
Deal with CSS glitches and transitions 😵💫
I thought: "Why am I rebuilding the same thing over and over?" That’s when the idea for ThemeShift was born.
💡 Goal: Build a lightweight, customizable theme toggler that saves developers time.
🛠️ Challenges:
Getting smooth transitions right across browsers
Making it flexible but not complicated
Ensuring it’s TypeScript-friendly and tree-shakable
🎯 The Result:
Plug-and-play theme toggler for React
Animated icons for a polished UX
Support for custom themes + local storage persistence
💥 Launched it as Actionpackd’s first open-source tool.
Within a day:
✅ 108 downloads
✅ Positive feedback from the community
✅ Ideas flowing in for premium themes and integrations
💬 This journey reminded me that sometimes the best products solve your own frustrations. I’m sharing ThemeShift with the dev community—hoping it saves you those extra hours (and headaches). 🙌
👉 Check it out: npmjs.com/package/themeshift
💻 GitHub: github.com/ramasundaram-s/themeshift
Have you built something out of frustration? I’d love to hear your story! 👇
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Ramasundaram S
Ramasundaram S | Sciencx (2025-02-19T03:48:33+00:00) Built It Because I Was Tired of Rebuilding It: The Story Behind ThemeShift. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/02/19/built-it-because-i-was-tired-of-rebuilding-it-the-story-behind-themeshift/
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