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Prepros

Your Friendly Web Development Companion

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Prepros is a desktop application for Windows, macOS and Linux that automates common web development tasks, eliminating the need to manually configure build tools. It solves the problem of setting up and maintaining a development environment by handling file compilation, JavaScript transpilation, and browser reloading, allowing developers to focus on writing code rather than tooling.

The application compiles Sass, Less, Stylus, Tailwind, Pug, and TypeScript out of the box, and supports adding custom tools. It bundles ES6 imports and modules from npm without configuration, includes a built-in HTTP and HTTPS server that can proxy external servers like WordPress or Shopify, and provides automatic browser reload across devices. Features include synchronized testing across multiple devices and browsers (scroll, mouse, keyboard, and form inputs), a remote console for mobile browser logs, image optimization, minification for CSS and JavaScript, FTP and SFTP export and upload, and an integrated npm package manager. It also offers both dark and light UI themes.

Prepros is aimed at front-end and full-stack web developers who want a straightforward, GUI-based tool for local development and testing. It is available as a free unlimited trial that includes all features, with a single purchase license for continued use.

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