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Aurora spotlight cursor

A focusable exploration surface built from a persistent aurora layer and a single radial reveal mask. Pointer movement or arrow keys guide a coordinate beacon through the spectrum without spawning particles or replacing the global cursor.

Lab tested Responsive Dark mode Interactive
Version
1.0.0
Updated
2026-08-02
Dependencies
Zero
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Implementation field notes

Use aurora spotlight cursor confidently.

The preview and source are only the starting point. Use these notes to decide where the component fits, preserve its accessibility contract, and verify the adapted result.

Good fit for

  • Creative showcases
  • Music experiences
  • Editorial reveals

This pointer effects pattern works best when its purpose is clear in the surrounding page hierarchy.

Accessibility contract

  • The field is focusable and supports arrow-key exploration.
  • Instructions remain visible while the aurora reveal stays decorative.
  • Reduced motion updates the spotlight instantly without interpolation.

Integration plan

  1. Copy the standalone HTML and scoped CSS into an isolated page.
  2. Adapt aurora green, aurora cyan, aurora violet, night overlay through the Inspector.
  3. Connect the defensive JavaScript, then test every control with a keyboard.
  4. Review the result at 375, 768, 1024, and 1440 pixels before shipping.

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