Preview toolbar

Example workflows

Starting points built from this record, not transcripts of a run. Each prompt is written the way it should be sent, as one paragraph, and each is worth editing before you send it.

1. 01

   Stand it up from scratch

   You have read the record and want Preview toolbar working in a real project rather than a sandbox.

   Set up Preview toolbar in this project — a faster way to edit your app directly from the preview. Walk it end to end, tell me exactly what you changed, and flag anything I have to switch on myself before it works.

   Expected outcome

   A working setup, a plain list of what changed, and a short list of anything left for you to switch on. Check that list before assuming it is done.

2. 02

   Edit text inline directly from the live preview

   The record lists this as one of the jobs Preview toolbar is meant for, so it is a fair first test of whether it fits your app.

   In this project, use Preview toolbar for edit text inline directly from the live preview. Build the smallest version that a real user could complete end to end, keep the change scoped to that path, and tell me how to test it myself.

   Expected outcome

   One complete path a user can walk, the files and settings that changed, and the steps to test it. Walk it yourself before you ship it.

3. 03

   Review it before you publish

   Preview toolbar is wired in and you are about to put it in front of people. This is the pass that catches the half-configured version.

   Review how this project uses Preview toolbar before I publish. Check select elements for context and edit text inline, list anything that is missing, misconfigured, or only half wired, fix what is safe to fix, and tell me what you left alone and why.

   Expected outcome

   A findings list split into what was fixed and what was left, with a reason for each. Anything left alone is yours to decide on.

4. 04

   Annotate a UI element without switching to the code editor

   A second job the record lists for Preview toolbar, useful once the first path works.

   Extend this project so Preview toolbar also covers annotate a UI element without switching to the code editor. Reuse what is already wired rather than adding a parallel setup, and tell me what you reused and what is new.

   Expected outcome

   A second path built on the same setup, plus a note on what was shared and what was added.

Frequently asked

• What is Preview toolbar?

  Preview toolbar is Lovable's Workflow feature: A faster way to edit your app directly from the preview. The new preview toolbar replaces Visual edits, allowing you to edit content directly from the preview.

• Is Preview toolbar GA or in beta?

  Preview toolbar is generally available (GA) on Lovable.

• What Lovable plan includes Preview toolbar?

  Preview toolbar is available on all Lovable plans.

• When did Preview toolbar launch?

  Preview toolbar launched on Jun 10, 2026.

• Reference exact lines of code in chatSame category, also GA · Jun 2026
• Publish from chatSame category, also GA · Jun 2026
• Cleaner preview linksSame category, also GA · Jun 2026