Feather Icons is an open-source icon library that provides a curated set of clean, minimalist SVG icons for use in digital interfaces. The project focuses on simplicity, readability, and consistency, offering a lightweight alternative to larger, more complex icon libraries.

Each icon in Feather is designed on a standardized 24×24 grid and follows a consistent visual style, making it easy to maintain a cohesive look across user interfaces. The icons are distributed as SVG files and can be used directly in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript, or accessed programmatically through a JavaScript API and npm package.

Feather Icons solves the problem of inconsistent or overly complex iconography by offering a smaller, carefully designed set of icons that prioritize clarity and usability. Developers can embed icons inline, load them dynamically, or replace placeholders in the DOM using the provided JavaScript utilities. Designers can also use the icons in tools like Figma and Sketch via community integrations.

The project is open source under the MIT license, allowing free use in both personal and commercial projects. Its lightweight nature and straightforward implementation make it especially useful for modern frontend development workflows.

Key features include:

• Collection of ~280+ minimalist SVG icons
• Consistent design on a 24×24 grid for uniformity
• Lightweight and easy to integrate via SVG or JavaScript API
• Customizable size, stroke width, and color
• MIT licensed for free personal and commercial use

Common use cases include:

• Designing user interfaces
• Building web and mobile applications
• Prototyping layouts
• Embedding scalable icons in frontend projects
• Maintaining a consistent visual language in design systems

Feather Icons was originally created by Cole Bemis and is maintained as an open-source project with contributions from the community.