Mastering the Single-File App

We live in a world of complex build chains. npm install, webpack, vite, next.js...

But sometimes, you just want a calculator.

ClipVibe is optimized for Single-File Micro-Apps. This means the entire app logic (HTML, CSS, JS) lives in one file. This makes it portable, fast, and impossible to "break" with dependency updates.

Here is how to get your AI (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to write perfect single-file code.

The Golden Prompt

Copy and paste this context before asking for your tool:

Please create this as a single-file solution. If using React, use a functional component that can be rendered directly. Do not use 'import' statements for npm packages. Instead, use global CDN links (like Tailwind via CDN, or React inclusions). Keep it self-contained.

Why "No Imports"?

Modern AI is trained on professional codebases with heavy import x from 'y' patterns. But browsers can't run import natively without a build step (bundler).

If you paste code with import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button", it will fail because that file doesn't exist in your single-file environment.

The "CDN Strategy"

Instead of installing packages, ask the AI to use CDN capabilities.

1. Tailwind CSS

Don't ask for npm install tailwindcss. Ask for:

Include Tailwind via the CDN script tag.

2. Icons

Don't ask for lucide-react imports. Ask for:

Use raw SVG strings for icons, or use a font-awesome CDN.

3. React Components

Don't ask for shadcn/ui imports (unless you paste the component code yourself). Ask for:

Style the buttons manually using Tailwind utility classes to look modern.

Example Workflow

Bad Prompt: "Make a todo app using React and Framer Motion." (Result: Code full of imports that won't run).

Good Prompt: "Make a single-file React todo app. Use Tailwind CDN for styling. Use Framer Motion via a CDN script tag if possible, or just CSS transitions. No local imports." (Result: A working app you can paste into ClipVibe instantly).

Master constraints, and you master speed.