42 SwiftUI Views
Complete UI component library
VStack, HStack, NavigationView, TabView, List, Form, AsyncImage, and more. Full support for layouts, navigation, input controls, and shapes.
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SwiftUI CrossPreview: No Mac Required
Live SwiftUI preview in VS Code on any platform. No Mac, no Xcode, no simulators required. See your SwiftUI code render instantly with 42 views, 71+ modifiers, and real-time updates.
VS Code ExtensionCross-PlatformOpen Source
Perfect for
- ✓Learning SwiftUI without owning a Mac
- ✓Rapid UI prototyping on Windows/Linux
- ✓Real-time feedback during development
- ✓Cross-platform SwiftUI education
SwiftUI CrossPreview
VS Code Extension
42 views, 71+ modifiers supported
Real-time rendering in VS Code
Works on Windows, Linux, macOS
No Mac or Xcode required
Requirements
VS CodeAny OSFree
No Mac Required
Preview SwiftUI on Windows, Linux, or macOS. No need for expensive Apple hardware or Xcode.
Instant Updates
See changes in 300ms as you type. No saving, no rebuilding, no waiting for simulators.
Comprehensive Support
42 SwiftUI views and 71+ modifiers including navigation, tabs, forms, and visual effects.
Everything You Need for SwiftUI Development
From basic layouts to complex navigation and app structures.
71+ Modifiers
Styling & behavior control
Complete modifier support including padding, frames, colors, fonts, shadows, blur, animations, navigation, and accessibility.
LayoutStylingEffectsAccessibility
Device Mockups
iPhone, iPad, Desktop
Preview your UI on iPhone 15 Pro with Dynamic Island, iPad Pro, desktop displays, or custom dimensions. Smart zoom-to-fit ensures perfect visibility.
iPhoneiPadDesktopCustom
PNG Export
High-res snapshots
One-click export to 2x high-resolution PNG. Perfect for documentation, design reviews, and sharing previews with your team.
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Perfect For
Learning SwiftUI
Perfect for developers learning SwiftUI who don't have access to a Mac or Xcode. See instant visual feedback as you learn.
Cross-Platform Development
Build SwiftUI interfaces on Windows or Linux before testing on actual devices. No need to switch between machines.
Quick Prototyping
Rapidly iterate on UI designs without waiting for Xcode builds or simulator launches. Get instant visual feedback in 300ms.
Teaching & Documentation
Demonstrate SwiftUI concepts with instant visual feedback. Export PNG snapshots for tutorials and documentation.
How It Works
SwiftUI CrossPreview uses a sophisticated parsing and rendering pipeline:
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Swift Code2
Tree-Sitter Parser3
ViewNode Tree4
HTML/CSS RendererTree-Sitter
Robust incremental parsing of Swift code with detailed error messages
TypeScript
Extension logic and view tree construction
Common Questions
Do I need a Mac to use SwiftUI CrossPreview?
No. SwiftUI CrossPreview works on Windows, Linux, and macOS. You don't need a Mac, Xcode, or iOS simulators—just VS Code.
Can I actually run SwiftUI code with this extension?
SwiftUI CrossPreview is a visual preview tool, not a runtime. It renders the UI appearance but doesn't execute SwiftUI logic. It's perfect for visual feedback, learning, and prototyping.
How many SwiftUI views and modifiers are supported?
SwiftUI CrossPreview supports 42 SwiftUI views (VStack, HStack, NavigationView, TabView, AsyncImage, etc.) and over 71 modifiers including layout, navigation, colors, effects, and accessibility.
Is this extension free and open source?
Yes! SwiftUI CrossPreview is completely free and open source under the MIT license. You can view the source code, contribute features, or report issues on GitHub.
Start Previewing SwiftUI Today
No Mac required. No Xcode needed. Just install the extension and start building.