Piny: Visual Editor for React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS in Your IDE
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Introduction
Piny is a visual editor designed for developers working with Astro, React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS. It runs directly in popular IDEs like Visual Studio Code, Cursor, and Windsurf, ensuring seamless integration into your workflow. Visit Piny's website to learn more.
What is Piny?
Piny is a lightweight yet powerful tool that allows developers to edit code visually, navigate components, and streamline styling without special libraries or extra setup. All edits happen directly in the code, ensuring no abstractions, no cloud services, and no lock-in.
How to Use Piny
- Install the Piny extension from your IDE's marketplace (e.g., VS Code Marketplace).
- Right-click anywhere in your code and select "Edit in Piny" to start styling with visual controls.
- Piny works with Astro, React, or Next.js projects.
Core Features
- Visual Tailwind Controls: Edit Tailwind classes visually.
- Tailwind Class Inspector: Manage complex Tailwind styles.
- Component Navigation: Jump between components effortlessly.
- AI-Powered Drag & Drop: Build UI visually with AI assistance.
- Edit Multiple Elements: Style multiple elements simultaneously.
- Import Custom Tailwind Theme: Customize visual controls with your theme.
Use Cases
- Visually styling elements with Tailwind CSS.
- Managing complex Tailwind styles in an organized tree.
- Editing Tailwind classes within strings, variables, and non-React/Astro code.
- Quickly jumping between components and associating routes for relevant previews.
- Building UI visually using AI-assisted drag and drop.
Pricing
- Piny Free: $0/year with basic features.
- Piny Pro (Early Access): $49/year (60% off until May 28, 2025).
- Piny Pro (Regular): $120/year with full feature set.
FAQ
- Is Piny free? Yes, the free version includes basic features.
- What happens if Piny is discontinued? Your projects remain unaffected as all edits are in your code.
- How does Visual Select work? Click elements to edit them visually.
For support, contact info@pinegrow.com.