inspect-pencil-node

To extract node details from a Pencil design file, use the pencil CLI to retrieve design data and attributes for specific nodes. You can target nodes by name or parent ID to access their detailed information without modifying the original file.

Yes, you can generate screenshots of specific components in a .pen file. The pencil CLI allows you to capture visual screenshots of individual nodes or the entire document by specifying output paths and patterns for your captures.

Yes, you need the pencil CLI installed to inspect Pencil design files. The tool relies on the pencil CLI dependency to interact with design files, extract node attributes, and generate screenshots without altering the original document.

To capture a screenshot of a node using a parent ID in Pencil, utilize the CLI tool to specify the parent ID and output path. This retrieves the design data and generates a visual screenshot of the targeted node within your design file.

The best way to review Pencil design data without modifying the file is using a CLI tool for inspection. It extracts node details and generates screenshots in a read-only manner, ensuring the original design document remains completely unchanged.