luisasofie/unicorn

A magical unicorn that runs and jumps across the TYPO3 backend.

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Package info

github.com/luisasofie/unicorn

Language:JavaScript

Type:typo3-cms-extension

pkg:composer/luisasofie/unicorn

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1.0.0 2026-04-13 20:43 UTC

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GPL-2.0-or-later f4175c728b2bdccafd4b2503f0729ccefc54788e

This package is auto-updated.

Last update: 2026-05-04 10:48:51 UTC

README

Adds an interactive, animated unicorn that gallops across the TYPO3 backend — complete with sparkle trails, physics-based jumping, and a handful of easter eggs.

Features

  • Unicorn runs and bounces across the bottom of the TYPO3 backend
  • Physics-based jumping with adjustable height
  • Sparkle trail of stars, hearts, and butterflies following the unicorn
  • Upside-down mode: unicorn flips and runs across the top of the screen
  • Double-tap Up: triggers a full-screen star shower and explosion burst
  • Fully keyboard-driven — no clicks required
  • Works across all TYPO3 backend iframes
  • No configuration, no database records — install and it just works

Keyboard Controls

Key Action
Ctrl / Cmd + U Toggle unicorn on / off
Ctrl / Cmd + . Pause / resume
Arrow Up Jump (increases jump height with each press)
Arrow Up × 2 (quickly) Star shower + explosion burst
Arrow Down Toggle upside-down mode (runs on the ceiling)
Arrow Left / Right Decrease / increase running speed

Easter Eggs

Star shower (Arrow Up pressed twice quickly): launches five sparkle bursts randomly across the entire screen, plus a radial explosion of 60 stars from the unicorn's current position.

Upside-down mode (Arrow Down): the unicorn flips upside down and gallops across the top of the backend. Sparkles trail downward from the ceiling. Jumping still works — the unicorn bounces away from the ceiling and is pulled back up. Press Arrow Down again to return to the floor.

Installation

Install via Composer:

composer require luisasofie/unicorn

Then activate the extension:

vendor/bin/typo3 extension:activate unicorn

Or install and activate via the TYPO3 Extension Manager.

Requirements

  • TYPO3 14.x
  • typo3/cms-backend
  • typo3/cms-core

Changelog

1.0.1

  • Added upside-down mode: unicorn runs across the top of the backend when pressing Arrow Down, with mirrored jump physics and sparkle trail
  • Added double-tap Arrow Up easter egg: triggers a full-screen star shower combined with a radial explosion burst from the unicorn's position
  • Jumping now also works in upside-down mode

1.0.0

  • Initial release: animated unicorn running across the TYPO3 backend with sparkle trail, physics-based jumping, and keyboard controls

Credits

This extension was created by Luisa Sofie Faßbender in 2026. Thanks to Jochen Roth for the brilliant support <3

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