Use Fetch to add dynamic data from APIs to your Framer Site
In this Framer tutorial, you will learn Use Fetch to add dynamic data from APIs to your Framer Site. We explain a practical workflow, highlight the key settings that affect the result, and show how to apply the technique on real pages for cleaner UX and better site performance.
How do I set up a basic Fetch to pull external data into Framer?
For instance, you might set a navigation bar to fade in when the user scrolls past a section, and still maintain hover states on the links inside the bar. You do this by defining a scroll trigger (or scroll variant) for the section visibility, and then separately applying hover or click interactions to elements within the component. This layering allows for dynamic and engaging interactive behavior without losing the independent triggers.
What are typical use cases for Fetch in a Framer site?
Fetch is useful for displaying dynamic or real-time data that cannot be known at the time of publishing. Common examples include view counters, visitor location, live weather information, server status updates, and other API-based data such as stock prices, music playback, or sunrise and sunset times.
How do I handle loading states and error states when using Fetch?
When you add a Fetch to a component, Framer automatically creates special variants for Loading and Error states. Use the Loading variant to design what appears while data is being fetched, and the Error variant for when a request fails. You can customize both states completely, such as adding placeholder shapes or animations, and use opacity or effects to create smooth transitions when the fetched data appears.
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Jul 31, 2024
10:27
