How to add Card Slider to a Netlify CMS website

Embed Card Slider on Netlify CMS

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Create a Card Slider plugin for Netlify CMS on Common Ninja

First, create a Netlify CMS Card Slider plugin on Common Ninja. On the plugins catalog, find the Card Slider and enter the Editor.

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Save the Card Slider plugin

When you're done creating the Card Slider plugin, click on the Save Changes button at the right top corner of the editor. If you don't have an account on Common Ninja, you'll have to register first.

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Copy the Card Slider Embed Code

When you're ready to add the Card Slider plugin to your Netlify CMS website, click the Add To Website button at the top bar of the Editor. On the window that opens, click the Copy Icon to copy the plugin embed code. In the next steps, you will paste this code into your Netlify CMS website.

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Paste the code to your Netlify CMS website’s HTML field.

Next, go to your Netlify CMS website editor and find the HTML field. It is most likely in the form of an HTML/Code widget or module which you can find on the Netlify CMS’s editor. Add it to your page, and paste the Card Slider Embed Code you’ve copied before to the HTML field. Save and update, and that’s it, you should have Common Ninja’s Card Slider plugin on your Netlify CMS website.

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Alternative Method 1: Through the HTML option in the text’s editing area.

If you can't find the HTML/Code widget or module, there's another way to put Common Ninja’s Card Slider plugin on your Netlify CMS plugin. You can just add the code to a special HTML section in the text editor.

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Alternative Method 2: Add it directly to your Netlify CMS website’s HTML code.

If you're having trouble finding a widget or a special part in your text editor where you can add the Embed Code, you can try a different way to add the Card Slider plugin to your Netlify CMS website. You can do this by putting it straight into your Netlify CMS website's HTML code.

Why Use This Widget

Use the Card Slider widget when you want to present sets of content in a compact, swipeable format that feels modern and easy to browse. Each card can include an image, title, text, and button, which makes it perfect for services, features, posts, or product highlights. Visitors can slide horizontally to see more without being overwhelmed by a long vertical list. This is particularly effective on homepages, category hubs, and mobile experiences. By giving each card a clear call to action, you create multiple entry points into deeper pages while keeping your design focused and visually balanced.

This tutorial was written by the Common Ninja product team, creators of interactive, no-code widgets for Netlify CMS website. Common Ninja helps over 500,000 users build engaging online experiences without coding.