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Isotope is a layout, filtering, and sorting plugin for jQuery.   

## Features

### Layout

Isotope enables intelligent, dynamic layouts for listed items. Layouts can be arranged in columns, rows, grids, or more complexly like [Masonry](http://desandro.com/resources/jquery-masonry).

### Filtering

Items can be hidden and shown easily just by using simple jQuery selectors.

### Sorting

These items can then be rearranged in their order via sorting. Sorting relies on any data held within an item.

### Progressive Enhancement 

All these behaviors leverage animation to produce engaging interfaces. The best CSS transition and transform features are utilized when available.

## License

**Commercial use requires purchase of one-time license fee per developer seat.** Commercial licenses may be purchased at [metafizzy.co](http://metafizzy.co). Non-commercial use is free.

Commercial use generally includes any application that makes you money. This includes portfolio sites and premium templates.

## Code repository

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