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Liquid progress loader

A compact determinate loader that keeps a native progress element and visible percentage while layering a clipped liquid surface above it. The motion reinforces progress but disappears cleanly under reduced-motion preferences.

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

Use liquid progress loader 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

  • Uploads
  • Build progress
  • Onboarding completion

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

Accessibility contract

  • A native progress element exposes current and maximum values.
  • The percentage remains visible as text.
  • Liquid movement is decorative and stops under reduced motion.

Integration plan

  1. Copy the standalone HTML and scoped CSS into an isolated page.
  2. Adapt liquid color, foam color, track color, text color through the Inspector.
  3. Keep the semantic markup intact while replacing the sample content.
  4. Review the result at 375, 768, 1024, and 1440 pixels before shipping.

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