title: Halo Search
description: A futuristic search input component featuring multiple glowing rings and subtle animated halos for a vibrant, immersive UI experience.
---

```vue
<template>
  <div class="w-full flex flex-col items-center justify-center h-96 relative z-0">
    <HaloSearch />

    <span class="mt-24 text-muted-foreground font-light">
      Try hovering over component and typing in it.
    </span>
  </div>
</template>

```

## API

| Prop Name | Type     | Default | Description                                |
| --------- | -------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| `class`   | `string` | `""`    | Additional CSS classes for root container. |

## Installation

No external dependencies required besides Vue 3 and your icon system for the search icon.

## Install using CLI

```vue
<InstallationCli component-id="halo-search" />
```

## Install Manually

Copy and paste the following code

```vue
<template>
  <div
    id="halo-search"
    :class="props.class"
  >
    <div class="aurora-glow"></div>
    <div class="outer-ring"></div>
    <div class="outer-ring"></div>
    <div class="outer-ring"></div>

    <div class="inner-glow"></div>

    <div class="main-border"></div>

    <div id="search-wrapper">
      <input
        placeholder="Search..."
        type="text"
        name="text"
        class="search-field"
      />
      <div id="text-mask"></div>
      <div class="search-btn-border"></div>
      <span
        :class="[
          'absolute top-2 right-2 flex items-center justify-center z-[2] max-h-10 max-w-10 size-full isolate overflow-hidden rounded-lg border border-transparent border-solid',
        ]"
        style="background: linear-gradient(180deg, #161329, black, #1d1b4b)"
      >
        <Icon
          name="lucide:search"
          size="24"
        />
      </span>
    </div>
  </div>
</template>

<script lang="ts" setup>
import type { HTMLAttributes } from "vue";

interface Props {
  class?: HTMLAttributes["class"];
}

const props = defineProps<Props>();
</script>

<style scoped>
#halo-search {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

#search-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.grid {
  height: 800px;
  width: 800px;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, #0f0f10 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f0f10 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 1rem 1rem;
  background-position: center center;
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  filter: blur(1px);
}

.search-field {
  background-color: #010201;
  border: none;
  width: 301px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: white;
  padding-right: 60px;
  padding-left: 16px;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.search-field::placeholder {
  color: #c0b9c0;
}

.search-field:focus {
  outline: none;
}

.inner-glow,
.main-border,
.outer-ring,
.aurora-glow {
  max-height: 70px;
  max-width: 314px;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  filter: blur(3px);
}

.inner-glow {
  max-height: 63px;
  max-width: 307px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  filter: blur(2px);
}

.inner-glow::before {
  content: "";
  z-index: -2;
  text-align: center;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(83deg);
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: 0 0;
  filter: brightness(1.4);
  background-image: conic-gradient(
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
    #a099d8,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 8%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%,
    #dfa2da,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 58%
  );
  transition: all 2s;
}

.main-border {
  max-height: 59px;
  max-width: 303px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  filter: blur(0.5px);
}

.main-border::before {
  content: "";
  z-index: -2;
  text-align: center;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(70deg);
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  filter: brightness(1.3);
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: 0 0;
  background-image: conic-gradient(
    #1c191c,
    #402fb5 5%,
    #1c191c 14%,
    #1c191c 50%,
    #cf30aa 60%,
    #1c191c 64%
  );
  transition: all 2s;
}

.outer-ring {
  max-height: 65px;
  max-width: 312px;
}

.outer-ring::before {
  content: "";
  z-index: -2;
  text-align: center;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(82deg);
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: 0 0;
  background-image: conic-gradient(
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0),
    #18116a,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 10%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%,
    #6e1b60,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 60%
  );
  transition: all 2s;
}

.aurora-glow {
  overflow: hidden;
  filter: blur(30px);
  opacity: 0.4;
  max-height: 130px;
  max-width: 354px;
}

.aurora-glow:before {
  content: "";
  z-index: -2;
  text-align: center;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(60deg);
  position: absolute;
  width: 999px;
  height: 999px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: 0 0;
  background-image: conic-gradient(#000, #402fb5 5%, #000 38%, #000 50%, #cf30aa 60%, #000 87%);
  transition: all 2s;
}

/* ===========================================
   INPUT OVERLAY & ACCENT EFFECTS
   =========================================== */

#text-mask {
  pointer-events: none;
  width: 100px;
  height: 20px;
  position: absolute;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black);
  top: 18px;
  left: 32px;
}

#accent-blur {
  pointer-events: none;
  width: 30px;
  height: 20px;
  position: absolute;
  background: #cf30aa;
  top: 10px;
  left: 5px;
  filter: blur(20px);
  opacity: 0.8;
  transition: all 2s;
}

.search-btn-border {
  height: 42px;
  width: 42px;
  position: absolute;
  overflow: hidden;
  top: 7px;
  right: 7px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.search-btn-border::before {
  content: "";
  text-align: center;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: 0 0;
  filter: brightness(1.35);
  background-image: conic-gradient(
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0),
    #3d3a4f,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%,
    #3d3a4f,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  );
  animation: rotate 4s linear infinite;
}

#halo-search:hover > .outer-ring::before {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-98deg);
}

#halo-search:hover > .aurora-glow::before {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-120deg);
}

#halo-search:hover > .inner-glow::before {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-97deg);
}

#halo-search:hover > .main-border::before {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-110deg);
}

#search-wrapper:hover > #accent-blur {
  opacity: 0;
}

#halo-search:focus-within > .outer-ring::before {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(442deg);
  transition: all 4s;
}

#halo-search:focus-within > .aurora-glow::before {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(420deg);
  transition: all 4s;
}

#halo-search:focus-within > .inner-glow::before {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(443deg);
  transition: all 4s;
}

#halo-search:focus-within > .main-border::before {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(430deg);
  transition: all 4s;
}

#search-wrapper:focus-within > #text-mask {
  display: none;
}

@keyframes rotate {
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(450deg);
  }
}

@keyframes leftright {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0px, 0px);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  49% {
    transform: translate(250px, 0px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  80% {
    transform: translate(-40px, 0px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(0px, 0px);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
</style>

```

## Features

- **Glowing rings**: Multiple layered conic-gradient rings with smooth rotation animations.
- **Aurora glow**: Large blurred gradient background creating an ambient halo effect.
- **Inner and outer glows**: Subtle blurred overlays enhancing depth and focus.
- **Animated search button**: Gradient ring with infinite rotation accent on search icon.
- **Responsive input**: Clean, dark-themed search input with custom placeholder styling.
- **Interactive states**: Hover and focus animations rotate rings and adjust glow intensities for dynamic feedback.
- **Scoped styles**: Encapsulated CSS ensuring style isolation and smooth transitions.

## Usage Ideas

- Use as a stylish search bar in dashboards, music or video apps, and creative portfolios.
- Integrate into landing pages to create a memorable first impression with subtle animations.
- Combine with dark or dim-themed UI layouts to amplify the glowing halo effects.
- Customize glow colors and animation timings in CSS to match brand themes or seasonal campaigns.
- Extend with keyboard navigation or search autocomplete for enhanced accessibility.

## Credits

- Design inspired by futuristic UI concepts and ambient lighting effects popular in modern web and app design.
- Inspired from UiVerse Search input challenge.