framework7-vue is an integration package that bridges the powerful mobile UI components of Framework7 with the reactive capabilities of Vue.js, enabling developers to build full-featured iOS and Android applications. The package is currently at version 9.0.3, released recently with bug fixes for calendar and modal components. Framework7 itself is known for providing native-like UI/UX for both iOS and Material Design themes, and this package wraps those components for seamless use within Vue applications. It maintains a frequent release cadence, primarily focusing on bug fixes and incremental improvements in minor versions, while major versions (like v9.0.0) introduce significant UI/UX overhauls to align with latest platform designs (e.g., iOS 26 styles, Material You) and may include breaking API changes. Its key differentiators include its comprehensive set of pre-built UI components, dedicated themes for iOS and Material Design, and its ability to be used with Cordova or Capacitor for native app packaging.
npm install framework7-vueVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
This quickstart demonstrates a basic Framework7 Vue application. It initializes Framework7, registers the Vue plugin, imports necessary CSS, and sets up a root `f7-app` component with a simple page, navbar, and a button that interacts with the Framework7 dialog API.
Review your application's `f7-navbar` implementations. If you relied on `dynamicNavbar`, you will need to refactor your navigation structure to explicitly define unique navbars for each page or use other dynamic rendering techniques. There is no direct replacement for this specific functionality.
If your application relies on the visible 'Back' text, you must explicitly set the `back-link` prop to your desired text, for example, `<f7-navbar title="Page Title" back-link="Back"></f7-navbar>`.
Ensure you import the correct CSS file, typically `import 'framework7/framework7-bundle.min.css';` or specific theme files like `framework7/framework7-ios.min.css` in your entry point (e.g., `main.js/ts`). Missing these imports will result in unstyled components.
Ensure you have `import Framework7 from 'framework7/lite-bundle'; import Framework7Vue from 'framework7-vue'; Framework7.use(Framework7Vue);` (or `app.use(Framework7Vue)`) in your application's entry file before mounting the Vue app.
Use the `f7ready` utility function or the `this.$f7ready()` component method to ensure Framework7 is initialized before interacting with its APIs. For example, `this.$f7ready((f7Instance) => { f7Instance.dialog.alert('Hello!'); });`.Ensure you have installed `@types/framework7` (`npm install -D @types/framework7`) and that your `tsconfig.json` includes `"allowSyntheticDefaultImports": true` and a `css.d.ts` file or similar declaration to handle CSS module imports (e.g., `declare module '*.css';`).