mockup-extract

To extract UI components for design iteration, you can pull the target component and its dependencies into a mockup environment. This process rewrites import paths and stubs external dependencies to isolate the component for redesign and visual reference.

Dependency stubbing in a design sandbox replaces external app dependencies with isolated mock implementations. This allows the extracted component to render and function within the mockup environment without requiring the full main application architecture.

Yes, iframe embedding is used to visualize extracted components directly on the canvas. This method isolates the sandboxed component's styles and scripts, allowing you to safely modify and view the UI iteration without impacting the main app.

Rewriting import paths involves redirecting component dependencies to their sandbox equivalents during extraction. This ensures the copied component resolves its required modules within the mockup environment instead of referencing the original main app architecture.

The best way to create UI variants from existing app components is to extract them into a mockup sandbox. This isolates the component for modification, allowing you to safely redesign, iterate, and compare new visual variants against the original UI elements.

Extracted components may not render correctly in the design sandbox if import paths are not properly rewritten or if external dependencies are incompletely stubbed. The extraction process requires fully resolving these dependencies to ensure the isolated component visualizes without errors.