How to Use Framer Workshop

Workshop is a groundbreaking feature officially launched by Framer in May 2024, marking a significant step forward in the integration of AI-powered design and development. Built on OpenAI GPT technology, Workshop is an AI programming assistant embedded directly within the Framer editor. It responds to user instructions in real time, generating custom components, logic code, and even complete interactive modules—greatly enhancing collaboration between designers and developers.

Whether you're looking to quickly create a responsive component using natural language or express your design ideas precisely in code, Workshop offers a new, efficient pathway. It transforms Framer from a purely visual design tool into an evolving AI-assisted front-end development platform.

What Is Workshop?

For users who are new to Framer or haven’t been closely following its updates, “Workshop” might be a somewhat unfamiliar term. It’s not a standalone app or external tool, but rather an AI-enhanced feature officially integrated into the Framer editor in May 2024. Its purpose is to significantly simplify the process of creating code components and implementing logic.

1 Core Positioning of Framer Workshop

Workshop is an intelligent code generator powered by OpenAI large language model API. It enables users to input natural language commands, allowing the AI to generate semantically accurate React components in real time. Not only does it understand development context, but it also has the ability to translate abstract requirements into structured code. This greatly lowers the barrier for Framer designers to get started with programming while also saving developers a significant amount of repetitive work.

2 Key Features of Framer Workshop

1). Natural Language–Driven Code Generation

Users simply need to input descriptive statements like “Create a responsive image gallery with hover effect,” and Workshop will automatically generate the corresponding code and instantly insert it into the project.

2). Intelligent Completion and Structural Suggestions

Leveraging the understanding capabilities of the OpenAI model, Workshop offers features such as code auto-completion, error correction prompts, and structural optimization recommendations. This is especially helpful for users who need flexible customization but are less skilled with complex syntax.

3). Deep Integration with Framer Native System

The generated components are fully compatible with Framer’s native layout and interaction logic, supporting property panel adjustments, animation settings, data binding, and more. This truly enables a collaborative workflow of “AI-generated code with manual fine-tuning.”

Framer Workshop is not a traditional code generator; rather, it is a highly interactive AI assistant with deep semantic understanding embedded within the Framer editor. It not only helps users build complex components faster but also blurs the boundary between design and development to some extent, turning the concept of “design as development” into reality.

How to Run Workshop

To launch Workshop in Framer, just follow a few simple steps—no need to install any additional extensions or plugins. Workshop is integrated as a built-in feature within the editor and can be accessed anytime.

1 Accessing Workshop

As shown in the image above, in the Framer editor, you can quickly launch Workshop from the toolbar at the bottom of the canvas. Specifically, click the plugin search and activation button (the square icon) in the bottom toolbar. In the pop-up menu, Workshop usually appears. If it doesn’t show up automatically, you can find it by typing "Workshop" into the search bar at the top. Once found, click on Workshop to start using it.

Tip: Workshop is categorized as a “Plugins” feature, alongside plugins like Notion and CSV Import. You only need to launch it once; afterward, it will remain in your recent list for easy access.

Let Workshop Handle Component Creation Tasks

Once Workshop is successfully launched, users can input natural language commands to ask the AI to generate components. While this process requires no manual coding, it’s not entirely “effortless.” The accuracy and clarity of your instructions still directly impact the quality and usability of the generated components.

1 Clear Instructions Are Key

In the Workshop command input field, users simply describe the desired component’s structure and functionality—in English (or even in your native language)—and the system will call the GPT model to generate the corresponding React or Framer Code component. For example:

"Create a responsive testimonial slider with 3 cards, autoplay and pagination"

This type of command not only specifies the component type but also includes behavioral features and quantity details, making it easier for the model to generate the desired structure accurately.

1). Use Clear and Technical Terminology When Possible

Although Workshop is an AI-powered tool, it essentially operates as an interface that “understands programming logic.” Therefore:

• Avoid vague descriptions like “a beautiful card”

• Instead, use clear and structured terms such as “a card with image, title, description, and hover effect”

For users who are completely unfamiliar with front-end terminology, this step might pose a slight learning curve. However, as more templates and examples are shared within the Framer community, the learning process is becoming increasingly accessible.

Tip: The clearer your input, the more accurate the output; the more detailed your command, the higher the quality of the generated component.

2 Smart Suggestions Make Getting Started Easier

For users without coding experience, Workshop offers highly supportive smart suggestions. After you submit an initial command, the system will automatically provide follow-up recommendations based on its understanding, such as:

• Would you like to add interactive behavior?

• Do you need responsive support?

• Should animation transitions be included?

As shown in the red box highlighted in the image below, these suggestions typically appear after the component has been generated. They help guide beginners in further refining their design ideas and functional structure.

3 Components Can Be Edited and Expanded

Components created with Workshop are not one-time, closed outputs. Each component generated through Workshop, when selected, will display a dedicated “Edit in Workshop” button in the properties panel on the right.

Clicking this button will reopen the Workshop editing window. You can build upon the existing component by adding or modifying commands to extend functionality, optimize structure, or adjust styles. For example:

• Add an extra button

• Change the layout to Flexbox

• Add external API data binding logic

This mechanism ensures that components have excellent maintainability and extensibility.

Although Workshop helps users "write components using natural language," it still requires users to have a certain level of structured thinking and the ability to express technical terms. The AI does not completely replace the developer's judgment but provides a human-centered, intelligent-assisted development experience. The feature of "traceable re-editing" also makes Workshop a powerful tool that supports continuous iteration.

Conclusion: Boost Design Efficiency with AI-Assisted Development

Through this article, you should now have a comprehensive understanding of Framer Workshop’s core positioning, how to launch it, tips for writing effective commands, and the component extension workflow. The arrival of Workshop not only lowers the barrier to creating components but also builds a more efficient collaboration bridge between visual designers and front-end developers.

Although it cannot yet fully replace the judgment and optimization of professional developers, it is undoubtedly a powerful and practical AI-assisted tool for everyday projects. By mastering basic semantic expression, you can quickly build complex, extensible interactive components with Workshop, bringing your creative ideas to life faster.

If you want to leverage Workshop to create a high-quality Framer website that combines visual impact with technical logic, feel free to contact Jane Framer Studio — we specialize exclusively in Framer website design and component development to help you efficiently realize every design vision.