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    How to integrate nextjs in next-theme in page route

    Integrating Next.js with the `next-themes` library allows you to easily manage theme switching in your Next.js application. Here's a step-by-step guide with more detailed explanations:

    **1. Create a Next.js Project:**
    If you haven't already, set up a Next.js project using the following command:

    npx create-next-app my-nextjs-app



    **2. Install `next-themes`:**
    Inside your Next.js project folder, install the `next-themes` package:

    npm install next-themes
    # or
    yarn add next-themes



    **3. Configure the `next-themes` Provider:**
    In your Next.js app, you need to configure the `next-themes` provider. This is typically done in your custom `_app.js` file (located in the `pages` directory).

    // pages/_app.js
    import { ThemeProvider } from 'next-themes';
    
    function MyApp({ Component, pageProps }) {
    return (
    <ThemeProvider defaultTheme="light">
    {/* Your app content */}
    <Component {...pageProps} />
    </ThemeProvider>
    );
    }
    
    export default MyApp;



    In the code above:
    - We import the `ThemeProvider` from `next-themes`.
    - We wrap our app with the `ThemeProvider` component.
    - We set the `defaultTheme` prop to specify the initial theme (e.g., 'light' or 'dark').

    **4. Create a Theme Toggle Button (Optional):**
    To allow users to switch between themes, you can create a theme toggle button. Here's a basic example:

    // components/ThemeToggle.js
    import { useTheme } from 'next-themes';
    
    function ThemeToggle() {
    const { theme, setTheme } = useTheme();
    
    const toggleTheme = () => {
    setTheme(theme === 'light' ? 'dark' : 'light');
    };
    
    return (
    <button onClick={toggleTheme}>
    Toggle Theme ({theme === 'light' ? 'Dark' : 'Light'})
    </button>
    );
    }
    
    export default ThemeToggle;



    **5. Use the ThemeToggle Component:**
    You can then use the `ThemeToggle` component wherever you want in your app to allow users to switch themes.

    **6. Style Your Themes:**
    To style your themes, you can create separate CSS or SCSS files for each theme and use CSS variables or dynamic styles to apply the theme-specific styles.

    **7. Configure Additional Themes (Optional):**
    By default, `next-themes` supports 'light' and 'dark' themes. If you want to add more themes or customize the themes further, you can do so by configuring the `themes` prop in the `ThemeProvider`.

    **8. Testing and Customization:**
    Test your theme switching functionality thoroughly, and customize the themes and styles to match your application's design.

    **9. Documentation:**
    Document how users can switch themes and provide clear instructions on using the theme toggle button if you've added one.

    **10. Publish Your Next.js App:**
    Finally, publish your Next.js app with integrated theme switching to make it accessible to users.

    By following these steps, you can effectively integrate `next-themes` into your Next.js application, enabling theme switching for your users. The `next-themes` library simplifies the process of managing themes, making it easier to provide a seamless user experience with different visual styles.