Layrr

Layrr is a groundbreaking visual editor designed for real code, offering a seamless bridge between visual design and direct code manipulation. It empowers users to design visually, edit any existing tech stack, and maintain complete ownership of their codebase. Unlike traditional visual builders that often lock users into proprietary platforms and subscription models, Layrr is free, open-source, and integrates directly with your local development environment.

How to use Layrr

Getting started with Layrr involves a few simple steps. First, install Layrr by running the provided `curl` command in your terminal. Ensure your local development server (e.g., `npm run dev`, `vite`, `next dev`) is already running. Then, launch Layrr in the same directory as your code by typing `layrr` in the terminal. Layrr will automatically open your default browser with visual editing enabled. From there, you can start designing by clicking, dragging, and editing elements directly on your web interface. Every change you make is instantly reflected and updated in your actual code files.

Core Features of Layrr

• Visual Editing: Drag, resize, and position elements with immediate visual feedback, similar to Figma or Framer.
• Design-to-Code: Upload design mockups from tools like Figma, Sketch, or any image, and Layrr's AI generates clean, production-ready components instantly.
• Quick Text Edits: Click any text element directly in the browser to edit it, eliminating the need to search through files.
• Design with Words: Describe desired interface changes or new elements in plain English, and Layrr's AI-powered interface generation brings them to life.
• Multiple Operating Modes: Offers Visual Mode for direct manipulation, Design Mode for image-to-component generation, Text Mode for inline text editing, and Area Selection Mode for AI-powered modifications based on natural language.
• Framework Agnostic: Works seamlessly with any tech stack, including React, Vue, Svelte, plain HTML, and more, without requiring a rebuild.
• Real-time Code Updates: All visual changes are automatically written back to your actual code files in real-time.
• Git-Friendly: Integrates with your existing Git workflow, allowing you to review, commit, and manage changes as usual.

Use Cases for Layrr

Layrr is ideal for a wide range of web development and design scenarios. Developers can use it for rapid prototyping, making quick UI tweaks without context-switching, and offloading repetitive styling tasks to AI. Designers who code can transform their Figma mockups into functional prototypes and production-ready code without starting from scratch. Agencies and teams can accelerate client revisions, empower non-technical team members to make content updates, and maintain high code quality across projects. It's also perfect for anyone looking to bridge the gap between design and development, ensuring pixel-perfect alignment between mockups and live code.

Advantages of Layrr

Layrr offers significant advantages over traditional visual builders and manual coding. Users retain complete ownership of their code, which resides in their repository, free from proprietary formats or vendor lock-in. It is entirely free and open-source, eliminating monthly subscriptions, usage limits, or hidden costs. Its framework-agnostic nature means it adapts to your existing tech stack, preserving your current workflow. The integration of AI accelerates the design and development process, allowing for faster iteration and conversion of designs to clean, semantic code. Furthermore, Layrr generates production-ready HTML/CSS/JS, avoiding the messy inline styles often produced by other design-to-code tools, and ensures changes sync instantly with your existing development environment.

Pricing and Plans

Layrr is free and open source forever. It operates under the AGPLv3 License, meaning there are no subscription fees, usage limits, or hidden costs for personal or commercial projects. Users own their code and can deploy it anywhere without vendor lock-in.