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Builder.io
Visual development platform turning designs into production code
Connect your existing components, import Figma designs, and visually build experiences with drag-and-drop. Publish updates instantly or export clean code across React, Vue, Svelte, and more.
Overview
Visual Development Without Rebuilding Your Stack
Builder.io bridges design and development by connecting directly to your existing site or application. Instead of replacing your tech stack, it integrates with your current components, letting teams visually compose interfaces using a drag-and-drop editor or imported Figma designs. The platform generates production-ready code that respects your architecture.
Built for Modern Frameworks
With SDKs for React, Vue, Svelte, Qwik, Angular, and React Native, Builder supports the frameworks teams already use. Developers maintain control over components while empowering designers and marketers to assemble pages, landing experiences, and content without engineering bottlenecks. Changes can be published instantly through the SDKs or exported as code for version control workflows.
Flexible Publishing and Deployment
Whether you need headless CMS capabilities, a visual page builder for marketing campaigns, or a no-code layer for rapid prototyping, Builder adapts to your deployment model. The MIT-licensed repository includes starter projects, usage examples, and plugins to accelerate integration across static site generators, PWAs, and e-commerce platforms like Shopify.
Highlights
Integrates with existing components across React, Vue, Svelte, Qwik, Angular, and React Native
Import Figma designs directly or use drag-and-drop visual editor
Publish updates via SDKs or export clean code for version control
Headless CMS and page builder capabilities in one platform
Pros
- Works with your existing tech stack and components without migration
- Reduces dependency on developers for layout and content changes
- MIT license provides flexibility for commercial and open-source use
- Multi-framework support covers most modern JavaScript ecosystems
Considerations
- Requires initial integration effort to connect components and SDKs
- Visual editing capabilities depend on component design and flexibility
- Learning curve for teams unfamiliar with headless CMS workflows
- May introduce abstraction layer complexity in tightly coupled architectures
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Fit guide
Great for
- Teams wanting to empower non-developers to build pages without code
- Organizations using modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue, or Svelte
- Marketing teams needing rapid landing page creation and A/B testing
- Projects requiring both visual editing and code export workflows
Not ideal when
- Teams seeking a traditional monolithic CMS with built-in hosting
- Projects with legacy frameworks outside the supported SDK ecosystem
- Organizations requiring zero third-party dependencies or fully air-gapped solutions
- Small static sites where manual HTML/CSS editing is simpler
How teams use it
Marketing Landing Pages
Marketing teams build and iterate campaign pages using existing design system components without developer involvement, reducing time-to-market from weeks to hours.
E-commerce Storefront Customization
Merchandisers visually compose product pages and promotional sections on Shopify or custom storefronts, publishing changes instantly without deployment cycles.
Design-to-Code Handoff
Designers import Figma prototypes directly into Builder, map to production components, and generate implementation-ready code that developers can review and merge.
Multi-Brand Content Management
Enterprise teams manage content across multiple properties using a single headless CMS, with each brand maintaining its own component library and visual identity.
Tech snapshot
TypeScript92%
JavaScript4%
Vue1%
Svelte1%
CSS1%
Kotlin1%
Frequently asked questions
Does Builder replace my existing frontend framework?
No. Builder integrates with your current React, Vue, Svelte, or other framework components. It provides a visual layer on top of your existing code rather than replacing your stack.
Can I use Builder without connecting to the hosted service?
The repository contains SDKs and tooling, but the visual editor and content management features typically connect to Builder.io's platform. Check the documentation for self-hosting options and limitations.
How does Figma integration work?
You can import Figma designs into Builder's visual editor, then map design elements to your production components. This bridges the gap between design prototypes and working code.
What's the difference between publishing via SDK and exporting code?
Publishing via SDK deploys changes instantly through Builder's content delivery. Exporting code generates files you commit to version control and deploy through your standard CI/CD pipeline.
Is Builder suitable for complex web applications or just marketing pages?
While commonly used for landing pages and content-heavy sections, Builder can manage any UI composed of your components. Complexity depends on how you architect your component library and integration.
Project at a glance
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LicenseMIT
Repo age6 years old
Last commit2 days ago
Primary languageTypeScript
Last synced 23 hours ago