What is Prepros?
Prepros is a comprehensive web development companion designed to streamline your workflow. It compiles popular preprocessors like Sass, Less, Stylus, Tailwind, Pug, and TypeScript out of the box, with the ability to add custom tools. The built-in HTTP and HTTPS server serves pages directly from your project folder or proxies external servers such as WordPress, Shopify, XAMPP, Wamp, or MAMP. Prepros automatically reloads browsers on code changes and offers synchronized testing across devices, including scroll, mouse, keyboard, and form inputs. It also bundles ES6 imports and npm modules without configuration, minifies and optimizes assets, and provides a remote console for mobile debugging. With dark and light UI themes, Prepros is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux with a free unlimited trial.
Features
- Compile Everything: Compiles Sass, Less, Stylus, Tailwind, Pug (Jade) and TypeScript out of the box with custom tool support.
- Bundle JavaScript: Bundles ES6 imports and modules from npm without configuration.
- Built-in Server: HTTP & HTTPS server that serves pages from project folder or proxies external servers like WordPress, Shopify, etc.
- Automatic Browser Reload: Reloads browsers automatically on every code change.
- Synchronized Testing: Synchronizes scroll, mouse, keyboard, and form inputs across devices and browsers.
- Minify & Optimize: Minifies JavaScript and CSS, and optimizes jpg, png, and svg images.
- Network Preview: Preview pages on mobile devices via QR code with automatic reload.
- Find Problems at a Glance: Displays code errors clearly for easy debugging.
- Remote Console (Beta): Check console logs of mobile browsers remotely.
- Export & Upload: Exports files ready for deployment and uploads via FTP & SFTP.
Use Cases
- Compiling Sass and Less for CSS preprocessing
- Transpiling TypeScript to JavaScript
- Bundling JavaScript modules from npm
- Live preview and testing across multiple devices
- Minifying and optimizing web assets for production
- Managing npm packages for frontend projects
- Automating browser refreshes during development
- Testing website responsiveness and interactions on mobile
FAQs
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What operating systems does Prepros support?
Prepros is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. -
Can I add custom tools to Prepros?
Yes, you can add your own tools with just a few clicks. -
Does Prepros support HTTPS?
Yes, Prepros comes with a built-in HTTPS server. -
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, a free unlimited trial is available for download.
