# Empty (/docs/components/empty)



<ComponentPreview name="empty-demo" />

## Overview [#overview]

Use Empty when a section has no content to show yet.

Empty states should explain what is missing and give the user a useful next action. They are common in dashboards, tables, lists, search results, inboxes, and setup flows.

## Anatomy [#anatomy]

An empty state can include media, a title, description, content, and actions. Keep the title short and use the description to explain why the state exists or how to move forward.

## Usage guidance [#usage-guidance]

Write empty states for the real cause. `No projects yet` is better than `Nothing here`. Add an action when the user can create, import, clear filters, or retry.

## Accessibility [#accessibility]

Use normal headings and buttons. Do not rely on illustration alone to explain the state.

## Installation [#installation]

<CodeTabs>
  <TabsList>
    <TabsTab value="cli">
      CLI
    </TabsTab>

    <TabsTab value="manual">
      Manual
    </TabsTab>
  </TabsList>

  <TabsPanel value="cli">
    ```bash
    npx love-ui@latest add empty
    ```
  </TabsPanel>

  <TabsPanel value="manual">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Copy and paste the following code into your project.
      </Step>

      <ComponentSource name="empty" title="components/ui/empty.tsx" />

      <Step>
        Update the import paths to match your project setup.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </TabsPanel>
</CodeTabs>

## Usage [#usage]

```tsx
import {
  Empty,
  EmptyContent,
  EmptyDescription,
  EmptyHeader,
  EmptyMedia,
  EmptyTitle,
} from "@/components/ui/empty"
```

```tsx
<Empty>
  <EmptyHeader>
    <EmptyMedia variant="icon">
      <Icon />
    </EmptyMedia>
    <EmptyTitle>No data</EmptyTitle>
    <EmptyDescription>No data found</EmptyDescription>
  </EmptyHeader>
  <EmptyContent>
    <Button>Add data</Button>
  </EmptyContent>
</Empty>
```

## API Reference [#api-reference]

### Empty [#empty]

The main component of the empty state. Wraps the `EmptyHeader` and `EmptyContent` components.

| Prop        | Type     | Default |
| ----------- | -------- | ------- |
| `className` | `string` |         |

```tsx
<Empty>
  <EmptyHeader />
  <EmptyContent />
</Empty>
```

### EmptyHeader [#emptyheader]

The `EmptyHeader` component wraps the empty media, title, and description.

| Prop        | Type     | Default |
| ----------- | -------- | ------- |
| `className` | `string` |         |

```tsx
<EmptyHeader>
  <EmptyMedia />
  <EmptyTitle />
  <EmptyDescription />
</EmptyHeader>
```

### EmptyMedia [#emptymedia]

Use the `EmptyMedia` component to display the media of the empty state such as an icon or an image. You can also use it to display other components such as an avatar.

| Prop        | Type                  | Default   |
| ----------- | --------------------- | --------- |
| `variant`   | `"default" \| "icon"` | `default` |
| `className` | `string`              |           |

```tsx
<EmptyMedia variant="icon">
  <Icon />
</EmptyMedia>
```

```tsx
<EmptyMedia>
  <Avatar>
    <AvatarImage src="..." />
    <AvatarFallback>CL</AvatarFallback>
  </Avatar>
</EmptyMedia>
```

### EmptyTitle [#emptytitle]

Use the `EmptyTitle` component to display the title of the empty state.

| Prop        | Type     | Default |
| ----------- | -------- | ------- |
| `className` | `string` |         |

```tsx
<EmptyTitle>No data</EmptyTitle>
```

### EmptyDescription [#emptydescription]

Use the `EmptyDescription` component to display the description of the empty state.

| Prop        | Type     | Default |
| ----------- | -------- | ------- |
| `className` | `string` |         |

```tsx
<EmptyDescription>You do not have any notifications.</EmptyDescription>
```

### EmptyContent [#emptycontent]

Use the `EmptyContent` component to display the content of the empty state such as a button, input or a link.

| Prop        | Type     | Default |
| ----------- | -------- | ------- |
| `className` | `string` |         |

```tsx
<EmptyContent>
  <Button>Add Project</Button>
</EmptyContent>
```