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Guide
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Guide
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How To Build Framer Code Components With AI
You'll learn the process I developed for my fellow no-coders to create code components and overrides in Framer. I'll reveal secret prompt that I used to create one of my first code components in Framer, and I'll also show you how to go back and forth with ChatGPT to fix some of the errors in the code.
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Isn’t framer all no-code?
Framer is awesome, but sometimes you need a component that just isn’t there.
But you’re not sure how to code new components? Let me hare with you the process I developed for my fellow no-coders to create code components and overrides in Framer.
Isn’t framer all no-code?
Framer is awesome, but sometimes you need a component that just isn’t there.
But you’re not sure how to code new components? Let me hare with you the process I developed for my fellow no-coders to create code components and overrides in Framer.
Isn’t framer all no-code?
Framer is awesome, but sometimes you need a component that just isn’t there.
But you’re not sure how to code new components? Let me hare with you the process I developed for my fellow no-coders to create code components and overrides in Framer.
What are code components and overrides?
Code Components are custom-designed elements, like a countdown timer or a custom slider, that you build using code but integrate into Framer like any other drag-and-drop component.
Overrides are bits of code that modify the behavior of existing Framer elements, like adding interactivity or styling tweaks that aren’t possible with Framer’s standard tools.
Both are powerful tools to give your website a unique edge. Now, let’s start building!
What are code components and overrides?
Code Components are custom-designed elements, like a countdown timer or a custom slider, that you build using code but integrate into Framer like any other drag-and-drop component.
Overrides are bits of code that modify the behavior of existing Framer elements, like adding interactivity or styling tweaks that aren’t possible with Framer’s standard tools.
Both are powerful tools to give your website a unique edge. Now, let’s start building!
What are code components and overrides?
Code Components are custom-designed elements, like a countdown timer or a custom slider, that you build using code but integrate into Framer like any other drag-and-drop component.
Overrides are bits of code that modify the behavior of existing Framer elements, like adding interactivity or styling tweaks that aren’t possible with Framer’s standard tools.
Both are powerful tools to give your website a unique edge. Now, let’s start building!
Here’s what to do
1. Creating a code component
First, train your AI with this handy ChatGPT prompt I put together ;)
Now, let’s make something!
Let’s build a countdown timer together:
Ask GPT: Prompt GPT to write a countdown timer code for Framer. Be detailed: "I want to create a code component for a countdown timer with property controls. These controls should include a text field where I can input the end date of the countdown in this format. Additionally, we need extended font controls, font color options, and property toggles to show or hide days, hours, minutes, or seconds individually. The component should also include a text field for an end message that will be displayed when the countdown ends. Make sure to implement all the knowledge provided in my first message”
Copy and Paste: Go to Framer, open the Code Component editor, and replace the default code with GPT's output.
Customize It: Adjust the settings (e.g., font, spacing, and colors) in the code or via Framer’s UI to make it yours.
Pro Tip: Experiment with GPT prompts if the output isn’t quite right. Describe exactly what needs tweaking, like: "Make the label text lowercase and ensure the spacing is adjustable."
Here’s what to do
1. Creating a code component
First, train your AI with this handy ChatGPT prompt I put together ;)
Now, let’s make something!
Let’s build a countdown timer together:
Ask GPT: Prompt GPT to write a countdown timer code for Framer. Be detailed: "I want to create a code component for a countdown timer with property controls. These controls should include a text field where I can input the end date of the countdown in this format. Additionally, we need extended font controls, font color options, and property toggles to show or hide days, hours, minutes, or seconds individually. The component should also include a text field for an end message that will be displayed when the countdown ends. Make sure to implement all the knowledge provided in my first message”
Copy and Paste: Go to Framer, open the Code Component editor, and replace the default code with GPT's output.
Customize It: Adjust the settings (e.g., font, spacing, and colors) in the code or via Framer’s UI to make it yours.
Pro Tip: Experiment with GPT prompts if the output isn’t quite right. Describe exactly what needs tweaking, like: "Make the label text lowercase and ensure the spacing is adjustable."
Here’s what to do
1. Creating a code component
First, train your AI with this handy ChatGPT prompt I put together ;)
Now, let’s make something!
Let’s build a countdown timer together:
Ask GPT: Prompt GPT to write a countdown timer code for Framer. Be detailed: "I want to create a code component for a countdown timer with property controls. These controls should include a text field where I can input the end date of the countdown in this format. Additionally, we need extended font controls, font color options, and property toggles to show or hide days, hours, minutes, or seconds individually. The component should also include a text field for an end message that will be displayed when the countdown ends. Make sure to implement all the knowledge provided in my first message”
Copy and Paste: Go to Framer, open the Code Component editor, and replace the default code with GPT's output.
Customize It: Adjust the settings (e.g., font, spacing, and colors) in the code or via Framer’s UI to make it yours.
Pro Tip: Experiment with GPT prompts if the output isn’t quite right. Describe exactly what needs tweaking, like: "Make the label text lowercase and ensure the spacing is adjustable."
Ask GPT to write code.
Ask GPT to write code.
Ask GPT to write code.
2. Adding code overrides
Overrides are perfect for applying functionality to existing elements—like balancing text or adding interactive effects.
Balanced Text Alignment
Framer doesn’t yet have a built-in way to balance text across lines, but CSS does! Use GPT to create an override that applies a text-wrap: balance property.
Prompt GPT: "Write a Framer code override that balances text by adding the text-wrap: balance CSS property without changing existing styles.”
Apply the Override:
Save the override in Framer’s Assets section.
Select your text layer and apply the new override in the right panel.
Test in Preview Mode: See how your text is beautifully balanced across lines!
2. Adding code overrides
Overrides are perfect for applying functionality to existing elements—like balancing text or adding interactive effects.
Balanced Text Alignment
Framer doesn’t yet have a built-in way to balance text across lines, but CSS does! Use GPT to create an override that applies a text-wrap: balance property.
Prompt GPT: "Write a Framer code override that balances text by adding the text-wrap: balance CSS property without changing existing styles.”
Apply the Override:
Save the override in Framer’s Assets section.
Select your text layer and apply the new override in the right panel.
Test in Preview Mode: See how your text is beautifully balanced across lines!
2. Adding code overrides
Overrides are perfect for applying functionality to existing elements—like balancing text or adding interactive effects.
Balanced Text Alignment
Framer doesn’t yet have a built-in way to balance text across lines, but CSS does! Use GPT to create an override that applies a text-wrap: balance property.
Prompt GPT: "Write a Framer code override that balances text by adding the text-wrap: balance CSS property without changing existing styles.”
Apply the Override:
Save the override in Framer’s Assets section.
Select your text layer and apply the new override in the right panel.
Test in Preview Mode: See how your text is beautifully balanced across lines!
Creating code override.
Creating code override.
Creating code override.
3. Fixing issues
Sometimes things don’t work on the first try—and that’s okay! ChatGPT can help refine your code until it’s perfect.
Interactive Example: Color-Changing Frame
Want a frame that changes color when clicked?
Prompt ChatGPT for an override:
“Write a code override for Framer that changes the background color of a frame to a random color on click.”
Troubleshoot if needed:
If it doesn’t work, give feedback to ChatGPT, like:
“The backgroundColor property isn’t recognized. It’s called fill in Framer. Can you fix this?”
Final override:
Once revised, paste the corrected code into Framer, apply it to your frame, and start clicking to see the colors change.
3. Fixing issues
Sometimes things don’t work on the first try—and that’s okay! ChatGPT can help refine your code until it’s perfect.
Interactive Example: Color-Changing Frame
Want a frame that changes color when clicked?
Prompt ChatGPT for an override:
“Write a code override for Framer that changes the background color of a frame to a random color on click.”
Troubleshoot if needed:
If it doesn’t work, give feedback to ChatGPT, like:
“The backgroundColor property isn’t recognized. It’s called fill in Framer. Can you fix this?”
Final override:
Once revised, paste the corrected code into Framer, apply it to your frame, and start clicking to see the colors change.
3. Fixing issues
Sometimes things don’t work on the first try—and that’s okay! ChatGPT can help refine your code until it’s perfect.
Interactive Example: Color-Changing Frame
Want a frame that changes color when clicked?
Prompt ChatGPT for an override:
“Write a code override for Framer that changes the background color of a frame to a random color on click.”
Troubleshoot if needed:
If it doesn’t work, give feedback to ChatGPT, like:
“The backgroundColor property isn’t recognized. It’s called fill in Framer. Can you fix this?”
Final override:
Once revised, paste the corrected code into Framer, apply it to your frame, and start clicking to see the colors change.
Fixing code issues.
Fixing code issues.
Fixing code issues.
And that’s a wrap!
Try combining GPT and Framer for your next project. Hit me up on twitter or drop a comment—I wanna hear about your AI components.
You can do it! <3
And that’s a wrap!
Try combining GPT and Framer for your next project. Hit me up on twitter or drop a comment—I wanna hear about your AI components.
You can do it! <3
And that’s a wrap!
Try combining GPT and Framer for your next project. Hit me up on twitter or drop a comment—I wanna hear about your AI components.
You can do it! <3
