Live Preview with Hot Reload

Instantly see your changes as you code. Our new Live Preview engine includes hot reload, error overlays, and mobile view testing—no build step required.

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We’re rolling out Live Preview, a fast and responsive real-time rendering engine that dramatically speeds up your development workflow.

Instant Feedback

Live Preview renders your updates immediately in the browser — no build step, no manual refresh. Just code and see the result.

  • Changes to HTML, CSS, Markdown, and components are reflected instantly.
  • Built-in error overlays surface bugs as they happen, without breaking your flow.

Hot Reload Support

Unlike traditional dev servers that fully reload the page, our system preserves app state with hot module replacement (HMR). Edit a component and it updates in place — no lost inputs, scroll position, or context.

Responsive View Testing

Switch between desktop, tablet, and mobile previews without leaving the editor. You can now simulate different screen sizes to test layout behavior and breakpoint consistency.

Works Offline

The new system is fully local. Everything works even if you disconnect from the internet — perfect for travel, remote environments, or spotty networks.

Behind the Scenes

Live Preview is powered by a combination of:

  • WebSockets for real-time communication
  • Lightweight Vite-based server
  • In-memory filesystem caching for speed

This release makes it easier than ever to prototype, debug, and itera