mockup-extract

Component extraction pulls an existing UI component from the main app into a mockup sandbox for isolated preview and design iteration. It rewrites imports and stubs external dependencies to ensure the real source is used as the starting point.

Yes, creating design variants from an existing component uses the mockup sandbox to pull the real source code into an isolated environment. This enables rapid iteration and visual comparison without rebuilding the UI element.

The best way to preview a single frontend component in an iframe is extracting it into a mockup sandbox. This process rewrites dependencies, stubs external calls, and embeds the isolated result directly on the canvas for accurate visual comparison.

Dependency rewriting works by stubbing external calls and rewriting imports when a component is pulled into the mockup sandbox. This isolates the UI element from the main app, ensuring it renders correctly in the iframe preview without missing modules.

No, you do not need to manually rebuild imports when isolating a UI component. The extraction process automatically rewrites imports and stubs external dependencies, allowing you to focus entirely on design iteration within the sandbox preview.

Use a mockup sandbox for component extraction when you need to redesign, improve, or create variants of an existing UI component. It provides a reusable, isolated environment for comparing alternatives safely without affecting the main application codebase.