Efficient User

Adding a “Copy to Clipboard” feature to your web application can enhance user experience, especially when dealing with shareable content. In this tutorial, we’ll walk through the process of implementing this feature in a Next.js application using the clipboard-copy package.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager)
• Next.js project set up (you can create a new project using npx create-next-app)

Step 1: Install clipboard-copy

In your Next.js project, open a terminal and install the clipboard-copy package:

npm install clipboard-copy

Step 2: Create a Copy to Clipboard Button Component

Let’s create a reusable React component that represents the button triggering the copy action.

// components/CopyToClipboardButton.js
import { useState } from 'react';
import copy from 'clipboard-copy';

const CopyToClipboardButton = ({ text }) => {
  const [isCopied, setIsCopied] = useState(false);

  const handleCopyClick = async () => {
    try {
      await copy(text);
      setIsCopied(true);
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Failed to copy text to clipboard', error);
    }
  };

  return (
    <div>
      <button onClick={handleCopyClick}>
        {isCopied ? 'Copied!' : 'Copy to Clipboard'}
      </button>
    </div>
  );
};

export default CopyToClipboardButton;

This component utilizes the clipboard-copy package to copy the provided text to the clipboard. It also manages state to display a “Copied!” message to the user.

Step 3: Use the Copy to Clipboard Button

Now, integrate the CopyToClipboardButton component into your Next.js page.

// pages/index.js
import CopyToClipboardButton from '../components/CopyToClipboardButton';

const HomePage = () => {
  const textToCopy = 'Hello, world!';

  return (
    <div>
      <p>{textToCopy}</p>
      <CopyToClipboardButton text={textToCopy} />
    </div>
  );
};

export default HomePage;

In this example, the page displays a paragraph with some text and includes the CopyToClipboardButton component. The textToCopy variable contains the content you want to copy.

Step 4: Run Your Next.js Application

Save your changes and start your Next.js application:

npm run dev

Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser to see the Copy to Clipboard feature in action.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully implemented a “Copy to Clipboard” feature in your Next.js application using the clipboard-copy package. This feature can be a valuable addition to any application where users need an easy way to share content.

Feel free to customize the button’s appearance or integrate it into different parts of your application based on your specific use case.

Remember to check for browser compatibility and handle any potential issues gracefully to ensure a smooth user experience.

Happy coding!