LocatorJS

Locate React components.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Highlights React components in your browser so you can click to go directly to their source code. Understands NODE_ENV so runs only in dev. Works for most modern frameworks out of the box (React, NextJS, Preact, Solid, Vue, Svelte). Use as a dependency or as a browser extension (all browsers supported). Configurable open path to launch your editor.

Tradeoffs

Modern React frameworks are supported, but some additional setup is needed with custom webpack configs or Babel. Setting the config in two places can initially be confusing.

Is LocatorJS a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2022-10-13. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers using React and other modern frameworks should consider LocatorJS for locating components

Why consider it

LocatorJS allows developers to click on React components in their browser and go directly to their source code

Keep in mind

LocatorJS may require additional setup with custom webpack configs or Babel

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