OverlayScrollbars

• A JavaScript scrollbar plugin that hides native scrollbars and provides custom, styleable overlay scrollbars while preserving native functionality and feel.

• Created to address the need for better-looking, space-efficient scrollbars that maintain accessibility and native behavior.

• Key Features:

  • Simple, powerful API with full documentation.
  • High browser compatibility (Firefox 59+, Chrome 55+, Edge 15+, Safari 10+, etc.).
  • Fully accessible, preserving native scrolling behavior.
  • Supports server-side environments (Node, Deno, Bun) with SSR, SSG, and ISR compatibility.
  • Works across devices (Mobile, Desktop, Tablet) and input methods (Mouse, Touch, Pen).
  • Treeshaking support to minimize bundle size.
  • Automatic update detection (no polling).
  • Supports scroll snapping and virtual scrolling libraries.
  • Works with the body element.
  • Easy scrollbar styling via CSS Custom Properties.
  • TypeScript support (written entirely in TypeScript).
  • Dependency-free for small size and optimal functionality.

• Framework Support: Includes high-quality, typed versions for:

  • React
  • Vue
  • Angular
  • Svelte
  • Solid

• Target Audience: Developers looking for customizable, accessible, and performant scrollbar solutions across web applications, especially those using modern frameworks like React, Vue, Angular