In simple English
Every web app needs a way to show users what is new. Paid tools cost a lot of money each month. This library gives you self-hosted change logs, tours, and badges. You store your features in a simple list in your own code. It costs you nothing to run and needs no external database.
What it is
FeatureDrop is a lightweight TypeScript library for product adoption components that runs inside your frontend code. It provides headless hooks and pre-built components for React, Vue, Svelte, and other frameworks with a core size under 3 kB.
What it is good for
Solo builders who want to announce new features, run onboarding checklists, and show release notes without paying expensive monthly fees to third-party customer success platforms.
- Zero vendor lock-in with your features stored in a local file or your own database.
- Extremely tiny core package size under 3 kB so it will not slow down your app.
- Includes pre-built components for changelogs, product tours, and checklists across many frameworks.
- Requires coding knowledge to set up and integrate into your existing project repository.
- Advanced features like cross-device sync require setting up your own backend storage adapter.
- Small community and low star count mean you will rely mostly on documentation for troubleshooting.
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npm install featuredrop