Skeleton Loader Generator
Free skeleton loader generator. Build card, list, profile, and article placeholders with shimmer. Copy HTML and CSS in your browser.
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What is Skeleton Loader Generator?
The Skeleton Loader Generator is a free browser tool that builds pure CSS content placeholders. You pick a card, list, profile, or article layout, set colors and shimmer, then copy HTML and CSS or download a stylesheet.
Key Benefits
- Preview four skeleton layouts before pasting code
- Match bone color, highlight, radius, and shimmer speed
- Copy CSS, HTML, or a combined snippet in one click
- Keep generation on the device with no server upload
Common Use Cases
- •Showing a card grid while product data loads
- •Placeholder rows in a message or settings list
- •A profile header skeleton on a user page
- •An article body placeholder in a blog layout
How to Use the Skeleton Loader Generator
- Pick a layout: Choose card, list, profile, or article. The preview shows the placeholder shape immediately.
- Tune the look: Set lines, width, radius, bone color, and highlight. Toggle shimmer, image, or avatar when the layout uses them. Rename the CSS class if you need a unique selector.
- Check the preview: Switch the stage between light and dark to see contrast. Watch shimmer speed until the motion fits your UI.
- Copy the code: Copy CSS, HTML, or the combined snippet, or download skeleton.css, then paste it into your stylesheet and markup.
Key Features
- Four layouts: card, list, profile, and article with optional image or avatar
- Live preview with light and dark stage backgrounds
- Controls for lines, width, radius, colors, shimmer, and class name
- Copy CSS, HTML, or a combined snippet, plus CSS file download
- Runs entirely in the browser with no upload
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need JavaScript for this skeleton loader?
No. The output is CSS only, using keyframes for the shimmer sweep and empty divs for bones. Paste the HTML and CSS; no script is required to animate.
How do I make the skeleton accessible?
The generated HTML includes role status, aria-busy, and an aria-label of Loading. Keep that markup while content is loading, then replace it with the real content.
Will shimmer annoy users who prefer less motion?
The CSS includes a prefers-reduced-motion rule that turns the shimmer animation off. You can also disable shimmer in the generator before you copy the code.
Does my CSS leave this page?
No. Generation and preview run in the browser. You can copy or download the code after the page has loaded, including offline.