7.css
Dev tools
css ui framework
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How HN took it
6 positive, 7 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 5 critical, out of 19 comments about the project. Thread score +0.03.
Privacy: 0 for, 3 againstDocs: 2 for, 0 againstDesign: 2 for, 0 againstExecution: 0 for, 2 against
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What HN said
What people liked
Looks beautiful and nostalgic, a lovely framework
From 3 comments
> 7.css is a CSS framework for building interface components that look like Windows 7. It is built on top of the GUI backbone of XP.css, which is an extension of 98.css. Just an…
jmchuster on HNThis is awesome. I love that the readme contains pictures of everything.
nosioptar on HNits crazy how good this library and Windows 7 in general looks even today. nice framework
sdotdev on HN
Windows 7 design has aged well and could inspire modern UI
From 1 comment
Very nice. Does anybody else find it a bit striking how gracefully this look has aged? With a little bit of tuning it could feel pretty modern. Modern UI design could stand to…
cosmic_cheese on HN
Objections
Some elements don't render right on iOS or with Dark Reader
From 2 comments
The checkboxes doesn’t look quite right on iOS
dybber on HNUnfortunately some of the elements aren't compatible with DarkReader.
isomorphic- on HN
Requests
Fix checkbox rendering on iOS
From 1 comment
Added an issue to address this: https://github.com/khang-nd/7.css/issues/124
khangnd on HN
Support for Aqua-style or other OS themes
From 2 comments
Super cool. Anyone know if a similar library exists for Aqua?
xcrunner529 on HNwhy nobody tries KDE or GNOME?
pknerd on HN
Questions
Can it be used without Tailwind changing all CSS?
From 1 comment
Great work and idea! How can I use it without having tailwindcss changing all css?
kaltsturm on HN
Is the dialog realistic enough for phishing?
From 2 comments
The last dialog looks crazily realistic. Is it possible to distinguish it from a real OS dialog without trying to move it? It looks awfully practical for phishing.
1718627440 on HNWhen I saw the last dialog box, my first thought was, is this toolbox's primary use for phishing?
Rebles on HN
Alternatives named
98.css
From 1 comment
98.css: https://jdan.github.io/98.css/ XP.css: https://botoxparty.github.io/XP.css/
threeducks on HN
XP.css
From 1 comment
98.css: https://jdan.github.io/98.css/ XP.css: https://botoxparty.github.io/XP.css/
threeducks on HN
Shine 2.0 theme
From 1 comment
> With a little bit of tuning it could feel pretty modern. This little bit of tuning is called Shine 2.0 and is still the most modern desktop user interface, even though it was…
carlosjobim on HN