The m3e-avatar component is a reusable identity primitive that displays visual or textual representation with consistent sizing, shape, and typography.

import "@m3e/web/avatar";

The m3e-avatar component accepts multiple content types, allowing it to render textual initials, images, or icons depending on what is provided in its slot.

AB

<m3e-avatar>AB</m3e-avatar>
<m3e-avatar>
  <img src="[YOUR IMAGE URL HERE]" />
</m3e-avatar>
<m3e-avatar>
  <m3e-icon name="person"></m3e-icon>
</m3e-avatar>

By default, avatars are not given an ARIA role, indicating that they are treated as neutral, non-semantic elements in the accessibility tree unless explicitly referenced or annotated.

The @m3e/web package uses JavaScript Modules. To use it directly in a browser without a bundler, use a module script similar to the following.

<script type="module" src="/node_modules/@m3e/web/dist/avatar.js"></script>

In addition, you must use an import map to include additional dependencies.

<script type="importmap">
  {
    "imports": {
      "tslib": "https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/tslib@2.8.1/+esm",
      "lit": "https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/lit@3.3.0/+esm",
      "lit/": "https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/lit@3.3.0/",
      "lit-html": "https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/lit-html@3.3.0/+esm",
      "lit-html/directive.js": "https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/lit-html@3.3.0/directive.js",
      "lit-html/directives/if-defined.js": "https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/lit-html@3.3.0/directives/if-defined.js",
      "lit-html/directives/class-map.js": "https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/lit-html@3.3.0/directives/class-map.js",
      "@lit/reactive-element": "https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@lit/reactive-element@2.0.4/+esm",
      "@lit/reactive-element/": "https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@lit/reactive-element@2.0.4/",
      "@m3e/web/core": "/node_modules/@m3e/web/dist/core.js"

    }
  }
</script>

For production builds, use the minified files to ensure optimal load performance.

The @m3e/web package includes a Custom Elements Manifest (custom-elements.json), which documents the properties, attributes, slots, events and CSS custom properties of each component.

You can explore the API below, or integrate the manifest into your own tooling.