Question 1

What does the Cog Counterclockwise icon mean?

Accepted Answer

The cog-counterclockwise icon represents a gear rotating counterclockwise, often used to symbolize rotation, movement, or mechanical action. It originates from mechanical engineering and is commonly used in software and interfaces to convey a sense of dynamic movement or action. The cog-counterclockwise icon is widely recognized as a symbol for rotation or mechanical motion.

Question 2

Where is the Cog Counterclockwise icon used?

Accepted Answer

In real-world applications, the cog-counterclockwise icon can be seen in machinery control systems, mechanical simulation software, or dynamic animation interfaces. For instance, it may be used on industrial automation platforms, mechanical engineering tools, or physics-related software.

Question 3

What does the Cog Counterclockwise icon tell users?

Accepted Answer

From a UX perspective, the cog-counterclockwise icon communicates a sense of dynamic movement, rotation, or mechanical action. It helps users understand the functionality of a feature or navigate through interfaces related to mechanical systems or dynamic simulations.

Question 4

Can I download the Cog Counterclockwise icon as SVG or PNG?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Open Get icon, then Download file: SVG for code or design tools like Figma; PNG, WebP or JPEG at 512px; or an ICO favicon with 16, 32 and 48px inside. Each one uses what you set in Customize.

Question 5

How do I install the Cog Counterclockwise icon with the shadcn CLI?

Accepted Answer

Sign in (it's free), then open Get icon, Install with shadcn CLI, and pick your package manager to copy the command. It adds the icon to components/icons/mdi-cog-counterclockwise.tsx.

Question 6

How do I use the Cog Counterclockwise icon in Next.js or React?

Accepted Answer

Copy it as React (from Get icon, or the Code section): a typed CogCounterclockwiseIcon component you paste into your project, with no package to install. It works in Next.js and any React app.

Question 7

How do I use the Cog Counterclockwise icon in Vue, Svelte or Angular?

Accepted Answer

Open Get icon, then Copy as code, and pick Vue, Svelte, Angular, Solid or Preact; the Code section shows each one too. Every version is one self-contained component with the SVG inside.

Question 8

Can my AI agent install it for me?

Accepted Answer

With Pro, the shadcn.io MCP server lets Claude Code, Cursor or any MCP client find the Cog Counterclockwise icon, or any of 7,638 Material Design Icons icons, and install it from a prompt.

Question 9

Can I use the Cog Counterclockwise icon in commercial projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Apache 2.0 allows commercial use; keep the license notice when you ship the icons' source files. The full terms are in the license, linked on this page.

Question 10

Is the Cog Counterclockwise icon free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Copying and downloading it is free, and the shadcn CLI install only needs a free account.

Question 11

How do I change the color of the Cog Counterclockwise icon?

Accepted Answer

It's drawn in currentColor, so it takes the text color wherever you use it. To bake a color in, set one in Customize before you copy.

Question 12

How do I change the size of the Cog Counterclockwise icon?

Accepted Answer

Set width and height on the component, or a class like size-6. It's drawn on a 24 × 24 grid, so it stays sharp at any size. Customize also sets the size it exports at, its padding and rotation.

Question 13

How do I make the Cog Counterclockwise icon accessible?

Accepted Answer

Next to a visible label it's decoration: add aria-hidden="true" so screen readers skip it. Standing alone, as in an icon button, give the button a name instead, like aria-label="Cog Counterclockwise", so screen readers say what it does.

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