A powerful, intuitive drag-and-drop form builder for React applications
QuickForm Builder is a modern, feature-rich React component that enables developers and non-technical users to create dynamic forms through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Build complex forms in minutes, not hours, with real-time preview and multiple export options.
QuickForm Builder is a comprehensive form creation solution built with React 18 that revolutionizes how forms are created and managed in web applications. It combines the power of modern web technologies with an intuitive user interface to deliver a seamless form-building experience.
🎨 Visual Form Designer
- Drag-and-drop interface for effortless form creation
- Real-time preview with instant feedback
- Professional templates for quick starts
- Advanced theming and customization options
📝 Rich Field Types
- Basic Inputs: Text, Email, Password, Number, Phone, URL
- Advanced Inputs: Date/Time pickers, Color selectors, Range sliders
- Selection Controls: Dropdowns, Radio buttons, Checkboxes, Multi-select
- Content Elements: File uploads, Textareas, Rich text areas
- Layout Components: Headings, Paragraphs, Dividers, Spacers, Images
- Interactive Elements: Rating systems, Signature pads
⚙️ Advanced Features
- Comprehensive validation rules (required, min/max length, patterns)
- Conditional logic and field dependencies
- Multi-step form support with progress tracking
- Responsive design that works on all devices
- Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA)
- Internationalization support
🔧 Developer-Friendly
- Multiple export formats (React JSX, HTML, JSON)
- Clean, maintainable code generation
- TypeScript support
- Extensive API for programmatic control
- Plugin architecture for custom extensions
Built on a robust foundation using:
- React 18 with Hooks and Context API
- Modern CSS with CSS Grid and Flexbox
- Drag & Drop powered by react-beautiful-dnd
- State Management through React Context
- Component Architecture with reusable, composable components
- Node.js 16.0 or higher
- npm 7.0 or higher
- Modern web browser with ES6+ support
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/quickform-builder.git
cd quickform-builder
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start development server
npm startThe application will open at http://localhost:3000
- Start with a Template: Click the "Templates" button to choose from pre-built forms
- Add Fields: Drag field types from the sidebar to the canvas
- Customize Properties: Select any field to modify its properties in the right panel
- Preview: Switch to Preview mode to test your form
- Export: Generate code or download your form
Each field can be customized with:
// Example field configuration
{
id: 'email',
type: 'email',
label: 'Email Address',
placeholder: 'Enter your email',
required: true,
validation: {
pattern: '^[^@]+@[^@]+\.[^@]+$',
message: 'Please enter a valid email'
}
}Configure global form properties:
// Form settings example
{
title: 'Contact Form',
description: 'Get in touch with us',
submitButtonText: 'Send Message',
theme: {
primaryColor: '#3b82f6',
backgroundColor: '#ffffff',
borderRadius: '8px',
spacing: 'normal'
}
}Create custom field components:
// Custom field example
const CustomRatingField = ({ field, value, onChange }) => {
return (
<div className="custom-rating">
{[1, 2, 3, 4, 5].map(star => (
<button
key={star}
onClick={() => onChange(star)}
className={star <= value ? 'active' : ''}
>
⭐
</button>
))}
</div>
);
};import { FormProvider, useForm } from './context/FormContext';
const MyComponent = () => {
const { addField, updateFormSettings } = useForm();
const createForm = () => {
// Add fields programmatically
addField('text', { label: 'Name', required: true });
addField('email', { label: 'Email', required: true });
// Update form settings
updateFormSettings({
title: 'Dynamic Form',
submitButtonText: 'Submit'
});
};
return <button onClick={createForm}>Create Form</button>;
};<FormBuilder
currentView="builder" // 'builder' | 'preview' | 'export'
onFormChange={handleChange} // Callback for form changes
initialData={formData} // Initial form configuration
theme={customTheme} // Custom theme object
/>| Field Type | Description | Properties |
|---|---|---|
text |
Single-line text input | placeholder, maxLength, pattern |
email |
Email address input | placeholder, validation |
password |
Password input field | placeholder, minLength |
textarea |
Multi-line text input | rows, placeholder, maxLength |
number |
Numeric input | min, max, step |
date |
Date picker | min, max |
select |
Dropdown selection | options, multiple |
radio |
Radio button group | options |
checkbox |
Checkbox input | checked |
file |
File upload | accept, multiple |
range |
Range slider | min, max, step |
rating |
Star rating | max, allowHalf |
signature |
Signature pad | width, height |
// Validation rules
const validationRules = {
required: true,
minLength: 3,
maxLength: 50,
pattern: /^[A-Za-z\s]+$/,
custom: (value) => {
return value.includes('@') ? null : 'Must contain @';
}
};// Theme configuration
const theme = {
primaryColor: '#3b82f6',
backgroundColor: '#ffffff',
textColor: '#1f2937',
borderRadius: '8px',
spacing: 'normal', // 'compact' | 'normal' | 'spacious'
fontFamily: 'Inter, sans-serif'
};- Contact Form: Name, email, phone, message
- Job Application: Personal info, experience, resume upload
- Lead Generation: Company details, requirements, budget
- Customer Satisfaction: Rating scales, feedback
- Product Feedback: Multi-choice, suggestions
- Event Registration: Personal details, preferences
- Checkout Form: Billing, shipping, payment
- Product Review: Rating, photos, comments
- Return Request: Order details, reason, photos
# .env file
REACT_APP_API_URL=https://api.example.com
REACT_APP_THEME_PRIMARY=#3b82f6
REACT_APP_MAX_FILE_SIZE=10485760
REACT_APP_ALLOWED_FILE_TYPES=.jpg,.png,.pdf// package.json scripts
{
"scripts": {
"start": "react-scripts start",
"build": "react-scripts build",
"test": "react-scripts test",
"eject": "react-scripts eject",
"build:prod": "npm run build && npm run optimize",
"optimize": "npx imagemin src/assets/* --out-dir=build/static/media"
}
}-
Advanced Logic Builder
- Visual conditional logic editor
- Complex branching scenarios
- Field dependency mapping
- Dynamic field visibility
-
Multi-Step Forms
- Step-by-step form creation
- Progress indicators
- Save and resume functionality
- Step validation
-
Database Integration
- Direct database connections
- Real-time data sync
- Form submission storage
- Analytics dashboard
-
Team Collaboration
- Real-time collaborative editing
- Comment system
- Version history
- Role-based permissions
-
Form Sharing
- Public form links
- Embed codes
- Social media integration
- QR code generation
-
Third-Party Integrations
- Zapier webhooks
- Google Sheets sync
- Mailchimp integration
- Slack notifications
-
Payment Processing
- Stripe integration
- PayPal support
- Subscription forms
- Invoice generation
-
AI Form Builder
- Natural language form creation
- Smart field suggestions
- Auto-validation rules
- Content optimization
-
Analytics & Insights
- Form performance metrics
- User behavior analysis
- A/B testing capabilities
- Conversion optimization
-
Advanced Customization
- Custom CSS editor
- JavaScript code injection
- Plugin marketplace
- White-label solutions
-
Mobile App Builder
- Native mobile form apps
- Offline form filling
- Push notifications
- GPS location capture
-
Enterprise Features
- SSO integration
- Advanced security
- Compliance tools (GDPR, HIPAA)
- Enterprise support
We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide for details.
# Fork and clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/quickform-builder.git
# Create a feature branch
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
# Make your changes and commit
git commit -m "Add amazing feature"
# Push to your fork and create a Pull Request
git push origin feature/amazing-feature- Use ESLint and Prettier for code formatting
- Follow React best practices
- Write comprehensive tests
- Document new features
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
- React team for the amazing framework
- Contributors and community members
- Open source libraries that made this possible
- Documentation: docs.quickform-builder.com
- Issues: GitHub Issues
- Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- Email: support@quickform-builder.com
Made with ❤️ by the QuickForm Builder Team