Tool reference
AI UI Generator
alphaGenerate, inspect, and refine premium, modern component layouts styled with Tailwind CSS via conversational AI, featuring live sandboxed execution and device previews.
Quickstart
Use this when you want the shortest path from input to a useful result.
Open AI UI Generator from the workbench sidebar.
Select a free AI model from the model selector.
Choose a preset template or write your own custom layout instructions.
Inspect the live output in the sandboxed preview panel or toggle to the Code tab to copy/edit.
Best for
Common situations where this tool fits naturally into the workflow.
- Rapidly prototype landing pages, dashboard metrics, sign-in forms, and pricing tables.
- Edit AI-generated UI markup instantly in Monaco Editor and see live updates.
- Refine design elements iteratively by chatting with the AI model.
Common tasks
Concrete ways this tool is typically used in day-to-day workflows.
Preview across device sizes
Toggle the device sizing bar (Desktop, Tablet, Mobile) in the Preview tab toolbar to test responsiveness.
Interactive UI modifications
Switch to the Code tab to edit HTML, JS, or Tailwind classes in Monaco Editor. The preview panel refreshes immediately upon editing.
Refine layouts with instructions
Enter follow-up instructions in the sidebar (e.g., 'Change the card background to dark and add a neon hover effect') to incrementally improve the design.
Examples
Real inputs and outputs that show how the tool behaves.
Generate a pricing grid
Draft a modern 3-column pricing section with a toggle for annual billing.
Design prompt
Create a sleek 3-column pricing card grid using glassmorphism. Include checkmark features, hover zoom effects, and a prominent 'Most Popular' center card with a subtle purple border glow.
Assistant response
```html <!-- Glassmorphism Pricing Grid --> <div className="min-h-screen bg-slate-950 flex items-center justify-center p-8"> ... </div> ``` (Rendered live in preview)
Add dark mode toggle
Instruct the AI to add functionality or style updates to the existing generation.
Refinement prompt
Convert this page to support light/dark toggling. Add a small gear icon button in the header and hook it up using vanilla Javascript to toggle 'dark' classes.
Assistant response
```html <!-- Updated Glassmorphism Pricing Grid with Toggle --> ... <script> // Dark mode switch logic... </script> ``` (Updates the canvas)
Features
What this tool includes and what each capability is for.
Conversational UI Iteration
Refine your design step-by-step. The AI remembers the previously generated HTML structure and updates it based on your feedback.
Interactive Sandbox Canvas
Your code is executed live inside an isolated sandbox with the Tailwind CSS runtime, supporting scripts, animations, and icons.
Device Simulator
Quickly test responsiveness using one-click shortcuts to resize the viewport to desktop, tablet, and mobile layouts.
Monaco Edit Synchronization
A full-featured code editor side-by-side with the canvas. Make edits to the markup manually, and the preview refreshes instantly.
Download & Export
Export the generated markup directly as a self-contained HTML page, or copy it to your clipboard for production use.
Workflow
Follow this path to get from input to output quickly.
Choose a starting point: write a prompt or click one of our curated design templates.
Select your target model and hit Generate. Watch the layout render step-by-step.
Check the layout in Mobile, Tablet, and Desktop viewport sizes.
Switch to the Code tab to examine and tweak classes or JS functions.
Submit refinement prompts to add features, adjust layout properties, or swap colors.
Copy or download your finalized HTML code when you are satisfied.
Caveats and tips
Things to keep in mind before relying on the output in a larger workflow.
Caveats
- Like other AI services, UI Generation calls consume daily limit units (5 total daily requests for free users).
- Dynamic rendering runs in a sandboxed iframe using the Tailwind CSS CDN. Heavy npm dependencies (like npm React components) are not supported out-of-the-box — stick to HTML/JS.
- Large layout codes may consume significant tokens. Clear the conversation when starting a brand new layout.
Tips
- Click the full-screen icon on the toolbar to open the sandboxed page in a modal for testing layout responsiveness without sidebar clutter.
- Try the 'SaaS Pricing Cards' or 'E-commerce Dashboard' presets first to inspect how the prompt structure works.
- Write clear, descriptive design requests specifying color schemes, alignments, and specific hover animations for the best results.