oblador/react-native-vector-icons

Add Support for Google Material Symbols Icon Fonts

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#1622 opened on May 22, 2024

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Description

Hi there, I just want to check if this library can provide support for new google font Material Symbols, Please let me know. Thanks

https://fonts.google.com/icons?icon.set=Material+Symbols

Also if there is some documentation which can help in adding this support, please share.

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Tech stack
javascripttypescriptreact
Domain
mobile
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
needs maintainer response
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
basic React Native knowledgeicon font generation experienceshell scripting basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
The issue proposes adding Google Material Symbols icon fonts. To implement, first study how existing icon sets are integrated (e.g., MaterialIcons) by reviewing the library's scripts and configuration files. Check the documentation for contributing new icon sets. Since this is a feature request, it's advisable to ask maintainers about the preferred approach and any licensing or technical constraints. Additionally, examine the Google Material Symbols download process to ensure compatibility with the library's font generation pipeline.