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Conic gradient pointer

An example of creating a dynamic conic gradient that follows the pointer position.

Time
5 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Access
Motion+
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Introduction

The Conic gradient pointer example shows how to create a dynamic conic gradient that follows your pointer as you move it across the screen. This creates a striking visual effect where the gradient's center point tracks with your cursor position.

This example uses motionValue from Motion to track the gradient's center coordinates, and frame to schedule efficient updates. Motion values let you track state that changes frequently (like pointer position) without triggering component re-renders, while frame ensures DOM updates happen at the optimal time in the browser's render cycle.