Custom cursor
The default OS cursor is hidden and replaced with a custom element that follows the mouse.
What you're seeing
A dot, circle, or shape that replaces the arrow cursor — often with a lag effect.
Where you'll see it
Agency sites, portfolio sites, immersive experiences.
Difficulty
Low — 2/5
Libraries that build it
GSAPcustom JSMotion
Ready to prompt — paste this into your AI coding tool
"Hide the default cursor, create a circular div that follows mouse position with lerp smoothing (0.1 factor), scale up on hover over links"