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mockup-extract

Extract UI components and dependencies into a mockup sandbox.

Updated Mar 12, 2026
Search Tags:#design system#codebase analysis#frontend development#mockup#ui extraction#component redesign
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aryankumarrai/VarAI --skill mockup-extract-aryankumarrai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mockup-extract
Source: https://github.com/aryankumarrai/VarAI/tree/main/.local/skills/mockup-extract
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aryankumarrai/VarAI --skill mockup-extract-aryankumarrai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to take existing UI components from your application's codebase and bring them into a dedicated mockup environment for redesign, variant creation, or visual reference.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Component Extraction: Pulls specified UI components and their dependencies into a sandbox.
  • Design Iteration: Provides a clean slate to redesign, improve, or create variations of existing UI elements.
  • Use Case: You want to redesign your application's navigation bar. This Skill extracts the current navbar code, allowing you to experiment with new layouts and styles without affecting the live application.

Quick Start

Extract the 'UserProfileCard' component from the main app onto the canvas for redesign.

Frequently Asked Questions about mockup-extract

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract UI components from a codebase for redesign?▼

To extract UI components for redesign, this Skill pulls specified elements and their dependencies into a mockup sandbox. It handles dependency tracing and import path rewriting, allowing you to create variants using exact source code for visual fidelity.

What is a mockup sandbox used for in frontend development?▼

A mockup sandbox in frontend development provides an isolated environment for design iteration. It allows you to redesign, improve, or create variations of existing UI elements without affecting the live application codebase.

Can I redesign a navigation bar without affecting my live application?▼

Yes, you can redesign a navigation bar without affecting your live application by extracting the current navbar code into a dedicated mockup environment. This isolates your design iteration so you can experiment with new layouts and styles safely.

How does component extraction handle external services and dependencies?▼

Component extraction handles external services and dependencies by tracing them and stubbing external ones out. It also rewrites import paths to ensure the extracted UI components function correctly within the isolated mockup sandbox.

Does UI extraction ensure exact visual fidelity to the source code?▼

Yes, UI extraction ensures exact visual fidelity by using the source code as the starting point. This approach guarantees that the components pulled into the mockup sandbox retain their original visual and structural properties.

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