# Bootswatch — Free Themes for Bootstrap

> A collection of open-source themes for Bootstrap that you can drop into any Bootstrap project for an instant visual refresh.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# Bootswatch — Free Themes for Bootstrap

## Quick Use
```bash
npm install bootswatch
# In your SCSS or CSS import:
# @import "~bootswatch/dist/darkly/bootstrap";
```

## Introduction
Bootswatch provides free, drop-in theme replacements for Bootstrap. Each theme is a single CSS file that overrides Bootstrap's default look while keeping full compatibility with all Bootstrap components and utilities.

## What Bootswatch Does
- Provides 20+ polished themes that replace Bootstrap's default styling
- Ships as standard CSS/SCSS files compatible with Bootstrap 4 and 5
- Requires zero JavaScript changes to your existing Bootstrap project
- Offers themes ranging from minimal (Flatly) to bold (Superhero) to dark (Darkly)
- Integrates with npm, CDN, or manual download workflows

## Architecture Overview
Bootswatch themes are built by overriding Bootstrap's Sass variables and adding targeted CSS rules. Each theme consists of a `_variables.scss` file that redefines colors, typography, and spacing, plus a `_bootswatch.scss` file with component-specific overrides. The build process compiles these against Bootstrap's source to produce a single drop-in CSS file per theme.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Install via npm (`npm install bootswatch`) or download from the official site
- Replace your Bootstrap CSS import with the equivalent Bootswatch theme file
- SCSS users can import variables before Bootstrap for deeper customization
- CDN links are available for each theme for quick prototyping
- No server-side dependencies; themes are purely client-side CSS

## Key Features
- 20+ professionally designed themes with consistent quality
- Full compatibility with Bootstrap components and JavaScript plugins
- Each theme is a single file swap with no build step required
- Active maintenance tracking Bootstrap major releases
- MIT licensed with no usage restrictions

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **Bootstrap default** — Bootswatch adds visual variety without breaking compatibility
- **Material Design for Bootstrap** — follows Google's design language; Bootswatch offers broader style diversity
- **Tailwind CSS** — utility-first approach requiring different markup; Bootswatch stays within Bootstrap's class system
- **DaisyUI** — component themes for Tailwind; Bootswatch targets Bootstrap exclusively
- **Custom Bootstrap themes** — Bootswatch saves the effort of building themes from scratch

## FAQ
**Q: Do I need to change my HTML when switching Bootswatch themes?**
A: No. Bootswatch themes use the same Bootstrap class names, so swapping the CSS file is all that is needed.

**Q: Can I customize a Bootswatch theme further?**
A: Yes. Import the theme's SCSS variables, override what you need, then compile with Bootstrap's Sass source.

**Q: Does Bootswatch support Bootstrap 5?**
A: Yes. The current default branch targets Bootstrap 5, with Bootstrap 4 themes available on the v4 branch.

**Q: Is Bootswatch free for commercial projects?**
A: Yes. It is released under the MIT license.

## Sources
- https://github.com/thomaspark/bootswatch
- https://bootswatch.com

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