Question 1

What does the Open Hands icon mean?

Accepted Answer

The open-hands icon represents a pair of human hands in an open position, often used to convey a sense of openness, acceptance, or celebration. This icon originates from the Twemoji library, which provides a set of emojis for use in digital communication. The open-hands icon is available in various skin tones, making it inclusive and diverse.

Question 2

Where is the Open Hands icon used?

Accepted Answer

In digital communication, the open-hands icon appears in messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Slack. It's used to express emotions and reactions in a more visual and engaging way. Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook also use this icon to represent user interactions.

Question 3

What does the Open Hands icon tell users?

Accepted Answer

From a UX perspective, the open-hands icon communicates a sense of friendliness, approachability, and welcomingness. It can be used to provide feedback to users, such as acknowledging their input or expressing appreciation. The icon's design often features a pair of hands with palms facing upwards, making it a universal symbol for openness.

Question 4

Can I download the Open Hands 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 Open Hands 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/twemoji-open-hands.tsx.

Question 6

How do I use the Open Hands icon in Next.js or React?

Accepted Answer

Copy it as React (from Get icon, or the Code section): a typed OpenHandsIcon 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 Open Hands 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 Open Hands icon, or any of 4,169 Twitter Emoji icons, and install it from a prompt.

Question 9

Can I use the Open Hands icon in commercial projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with credit: CC BY 4.0 asks you to credit the author (Twitter) where you use the icons. The full terms are in the license, linked on this page.

Question 10

Is the Open Hands 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 Open Hands icon?

Accepted Answer

It's multicolor, so it keeps its own colors.

Question 12

How do I change the size of the Open Hands icon?

Accepted Answer

Set width and height on the component, or a class like size-6. It's drawn on a 36 × 36 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 Open Hands 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="Open Hands", so screen readers say what it does.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Open Hands icon mean?

Where is the Open Hands icon used?

What does the Open Hands icon tell users?

How do I install the Open Hands icon with the shadcn CLI?

How do I use the Open Hands icon in Next.js or React?

How do I use the Open Hands icon in Vue, Svelte or Angular?

Can my AI agent install it for me?

How do I change the color of the Open Hands icon?

How do I change the size of the Open Hands icon?

How do I make the Open Hands icon accessible?

Can I download the Open Hands icon as SVG or PNG?

Can I use the Open Hands icon in commercial projects?

Is the Open Hands icon free?

Install Open Hands from a prompt