Bootstrap Icons is an official open source SVG icon library for Bootstrap that provides a collection of icons for use in web projects.
The library solves the problem of needing a consistent, well-maintained set of icons that integrate naturally with Bootstrap-based applications. It offers icons in SVG format, which can be included in projects through multiple approaches: embedded as HTML, referenced via img elements, used as SVG sprites, or included through CSS. The icons are processed and optimized using SVGO, and the library also provides generated fonts and sprite sheets for different implementation preferences.
Developers building Bootstrap-based projects or those seeking a large icon collection should consider this library. The tool suits projects of any scale that want to avoid designing or sourcing icons separately. The library is available through npm for JavaScript projects and through Composer for PHP projects, making it accessible across different development ecosystems. A Figma file is also available for designers who need to work with the icons in design tools.
The development workflow uses npm scripts to optimize SVGs, generate fonts and sprites, and build documentation pages. Documentation is automatically published when Git tags are created, indicating a structured release process. The repository uses GitHub Actions to automate publishing workflows.
