Workflow

Edge

Customizable edge components for React Flow canvases with animated and temporary states.

The Edge component provides two pre-styled edge types for React Flow canvases: Temporary for dashed temporary connections and Animated for connections with animated indicators.

The Edge component is designed to be used with the Canvas component. See the Workflow demo for a full example.

Installation

npx ai-elements@latest add edge

Features

  • Two distinct edge types: Temporary and Animated
  • Temporary edges use dashed lines with ring color
  • Animated edges include a moving circle indicator
  • Automatic handle position calculation
  • Smart offset calculation based on handle type and position
  • Uses Bezier curves for smooth, natural-looking connections
  • Fully compatible with React Flow's edge system
  • Type-safe implementation with TypeScript

Edge Types

Edge.Temporary

A dashed edge style for temporary or preview connections. Uses a simple Bezier path with a dashed stroke pattern.

Edge.Animated

A solid edge with an animated circle that moves along the path. The animation repeats indefinitely with a 2-second duration, providing visual feedback for active connections.

Props

Both edge types accept standard React Flow EdgeProps:

Prop

Type