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OpenChakra is an open-source visual editor for React

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Re: OpenChakra is an open-source visual editor for React

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post #35

I'm having trouble understanding for whom this is is built. Obviously not for me, but what's the problem that editor is solving?

I had never heard of Chakra before, so this is basically a gui for composing their components.

https://chakra-ui.com/

Would be good for them to have a page that described that.

Re: OpenChakra is an open-source visual editor for React

#72
post #62

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think you just described 80% of all React-based projects. Also the project README states clearly that this is an editor for Chakra UI, unless you were commenting on that library in particular (and not the editor).

Please ready my comment in context (which I have added as a quote for easy reference).

Still comes across as diminishing the helpful work.

Re: OpenChakra is an open-source visual editor for React

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post #65

Am I daft? How do you drag/reorder components? Tried Safari and Edge :(

In Firefox 73, drag-and-drop works for me to move components inside a new parent. I can also reorder components that share the same parent by selecting one, looking at the Children section of the Inspector, and dragging-and-dropping the drag handle next to a child.

Re: OpenChakra is an open-source visual editor for React

#74
post #3

As an engineer who works on design systems for a living, I have to say I'm thoroughly impressed with Chakra UI. Its implementation is refreshingly simple and support for generally overlooked things like color theming and responsiveness is generally really well done. Props to the devs for building this -- the care and attention to detail definitely shows.

Thanks for your feedback! We try to keep the app simple and clean but with strong details and ux

I noticed space values (minW, etc) require a “px” to work, but theme-ui doesn’t require it, and defaults “px”
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