@bluefly/llm-ui

LLM-UI - React Component Library

Version: 0.1.21
Stack: React 18, TypeScript, Chakra UI, Jest
Purpose: React component library for AI/LLM applications with Drupal integration

What This Is

A React component library providing UI components for AI and LLM platform applications. Includes basic components, form elements, layout utilities, and Drupal integration patterns.

Current Features

Working

• Basic React Components: Button, Layout, and fundamental UI elements
• TypeScript Compilation: Successfully builds with tsc compiler
• Package Structure: Proper NPM package with exports and type definitions
• Chakra UI Integration: Uses Chakra UI as component foundation
• Drupal Integration: Layout builder and pattern export functionality
• AI Integration Dependencies: Connects to LLM Gateway and SDK

Current Implementation Status

✅ Successfully Implemented

• TypeScript builds without errors (tsc command works)
• Basic component structure (Button, Layout, index exports)
• Package.json with proper exports and dependencies
• Chakra UI integration for component foundation
• Jest testing framework setup
• Drupal layout builder integration scripts

⚠️ Component Library Reality Check

• Basic components only - Limited to fundamental elements (Button, Layout)
• Documentation oversells features - Claims comprehensive component library
• Many promised components missing - Form, Card, Modal, etc. not implemented
• Example code doesn't match reality - Complex examples for simple components

🚀 Actually Working

• TypeScript compilation and module system
• Basic Button and Layout components
• Chakra UI as styling foundation
• Drupal integration scaffolding
• Package export structure

❌ Documentation vs Reality Gap

• Form Components: Claims Input, Select, etc. but only basic Button exists
• Layout Components: Claims Grid, Container, etc. but only simple Layout
• UI Elements: Claims Card, Modal, Toast, etc. - not implemented
• Data Display: Claims Table, Charts, etc. - not found in codebase
• Complex examples: Documentation shows advanced usage for basic components

Architecture

Component Library (Basic Implementation):
┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│   Basic React   │───▶│   Chakra UI     │───▶│   TypeScript    │
│   Components    │    │   Foundation    │    │   Compilation   │
│   (Button+Layout)    │   (@chakra-ui)  │    │   (Working)     │
└─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘
         │                       │                       │
         ▼                       ▼                       ▼
┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│   Package       │    │   Drupal        │    │   AI Gateway    │
│   Exports       │    │   Integration   │    │   Dependencies  │
│   (Working)     │    │   (Scripts)     │    │   (@bluefly)    │
└─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘

Installation & Setup

# Install the package
npm install @bluefly/llm-ui

# Dependencies (automatically installed)
# - React 17+ (peer dependency)
# - Chakra UI components
# - AI Gateway integration

Actually Available Components

Basic Components

// What actually exists:
import { Button } from '@bluefly/llm-ui';
import { Layout } from '@bluefly/llm-ui';

// Basic button component
<Button variant="primary">Click me</Button>

// Simple layout wrapper
<Layout>Your content here</Layout>

AI-Specific Components

// AI-related components that exist:
import { AiButton } from '@bluefly/llm-ui';
import { AIConversationCanvas } from '@bluefly/llm-ui';

// Components for AI interactions
<AiButton provider="openai">AI Action</AiButton>
<AIConversationCanvas />

Current Reality Check

What Actually Works

• Button Component: Basic button with variant prop
• Layout Component: Simple layout wrapper
• AI Components: Some AI-specific UI elements
• TypeScript: Proper type definitions and compilation
• Package Structure: NPM package exports correctly

What's Missing (But Documented)

• Form Components: Input, Select, Checkbox, Radio, TextArea (not implemented)
• Advanced Layout: Grid, Container, Stack, Dashboard (not found)
• UI Elements: Card, Modal, Toast, Alert (not implemented)
• Typography: Heading, Text, Link components (basic HTML only)
• Data Display: Table, Charts, Pagination (not found)
• Navigation: Tabs, Breadcrumbs, Menu, Accordion (not implemented)

Development Status

Scripts That Work

# TypeScript compilation
npm run build
# Result: Compiles successfully to dist/

# Development mode
npm run dev
# Result: TypeScript watch mode

# Testing
npm test
# Result: Jest test runner

Drupal Integration

# Drupal-specific features
npm run drupal:setup
npm run export:patterns

# Layout builder integration exists
# but scope needs verification

Known Issues & Limitations

Implementation Gaps

• Comprehensive component library claims - Reality: Basic Button + Layout only
• Complex form handling examples - Reality: No form components implemented
• Advanced layout system - Reality: Simple wrapper component
• Data visualization claims - Reality: No chart or table components

What Actually Works Well

• TypeScript compilation - Clean build process
• Package structure - Proper NPM package with exports
• Chakra UI foundation - Solid styling foundation
• AI integration ready - Connects to LLM platform ecosystem
• Basic React patterns - Standard component architecture

Future Development Roadmap

Phase 1: Component Implementation

• Implement missing form components (Input, Select, Checkbox)
• Add layout components (Grid, Container, Stack)
• Create UI elements (Card, Modal, Toast)
• Build data display components (Table, basic Charts)

Phase 2: Advanced Features

• Complete Drupal integration patterns
• Add comprehensive testing coverage
• Implement accessibility features (WCAG compliance)
• Create Storybook documentation

Phase 3: Platform Integration

• Enhanced AI component interactions
• Real-time collaboration features
• Advanced theming system
• Performance optimization

Contributing

Development Setup

1. Install dependencies: npm install
2. Build project: npm run build
3. Run tests: npm test
4. Development mode: npm run dev

Code Standards

• TypeScript strict mode required
• React best practices for component development
• Chakra UI patterns for styling consistency
• Test coverage for new components
• Documentation that matches actual implementation

Reality Assessment

What This Project Actually Provides:

• Basic React component foundation with TypeScript
• Chakra UI integration for styling
• AI platform integration hooks
• Drupal layout builder integration scripts
• Professional NPM package structure

What the Documentation Claims vs Reality:

• Claims: Comprehensive component library
• Reality: Basic Button and Layout components
• Claims: Complete form handling system
• Reality: No form components implemented
• Claims: Advanced theming and accessibility
• Reality: Basic Chakra UI foundation

This Project's Value:

• Solid foundation for building a component library
• Professional structure with proper TypeScript setup
• AI ecosystem integration ready for development
• Good development practices with testing framework

License

MIT

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Development Status: Basic foundation with TypeScript and Chakra UI
Current State: Limited component implementation, professional package structure
Next Steps: Implement missing components to match documentation claims
Last Updated: January 2025

NOTE: This is a component library foundation rather than a comprehensive library. While the package structure and TypeScript setup are professional, most advertised components are not yet implemented. The AI integration hooks and Drupal patterns show promise for future development.