Overview

Malvid is a user interface (UI) tool that helps with the building, documentation, and visualization of web components. It allows developers to turn a directory into an interactive UI, making it easier to work with and showcase components.

Features

• Build and document web components: Malvid allows you to build and document web components in an organized and efficient way.
• Integrates with CLI or API: You can choose to integrate Malvid into your project either using the command-line interface (CLI) or the application programming interface (API).
• Generates static HTML output: Malvid scans the specified folder and generates a static HTML output, which can be opened in a browser for browsing through components.
• No strict requirements: Malvid does not force you to use a specific directory structure, templating language, or build tool, giving you flexibility in your development process.
• Integration with Rosid: Malvid integrates smoothly with Rosid, a popular development toolkit.
• Built on React: Malvid is built on React, leveraging the power and popularity of this JavaScript library.
• Lightweight: Malvid is lightweight and includes only what is necessary, avoiding unnecessary bloat.

Installation

To install Malvid, you need to have Node.js (v8.9.0 or newer) and npm installed. Once you have these dependencies, follow these steps:

1. Install all dependencies:

npm install

2. Set up the configuration file if needed.
3. Start Malvid by running one of the following commands:

• For API integration:

npm start

• For CLI integration:

node bin/malvid

4. Open the output of Malvid in your browser to start using the interface.

Summary

Malvid is a useful tool for developers working with web components. It provides an easy-to-use interface that helps with the building, documentation, and visualization of components. With its flexibility, integration options, and lightweight nature, Malvid is a valuable addition to any web development project.