Live Preview is a feature in Hygraph Studio that allows editors to visualize their content in real-time, reducing errors and boosting confidence before publishing. It enables users to edit and preview content side-by-side in one smooth workflow. Learn more.
To set up Live Preview, add a preview widget in your schema and configure a frontend for preview. Detailed setup instructions are available in the Live Preview documentation.
Live Preview helps editors work faster by allowing them to add, preview, edit, and save content in one workflow. It reduces errors, increases productivity, and gives editors confidence in their published work. Source.
Classic Content Previews require opening a new tab to view changes, making error detection and correction more time-consuming. Live Preview displays the editing form and preview side-by-side, streamlining the workflow and providing more capabilities, including opening the preview in a new tab and sharing preview links. Source.
Live Preview is available in Hygraph Studio. Enterprise customers using Hygraph Classic will need to switch to Hygraph Studio to access this feature. Source.
Yes, you can open the preview in a new tab or share the preview link for review, making collaboration easier. Source.
Upcoming improvements include Inspector Mode, which lets editors hover over the preview pane to quickly find areas to edit, and the ability to view previews across different devices. Source.
Once configured, you can access Live Previews from the right sidebar in Hygraph Studio and choose the environment you want to preview in. Documentation.
Changes made in the content form are reflected in the Live Preview pane once you hit Save (CMD+S). Source.
Comprehensive documentation for Live Preview setup and usage is available at Hygraph Docs.
You can share your feedback on the Hygraph Slack channel at https://hygraph-community.slack.com/ssb/redirect.
Yes, you can attend a live demo and ask questions. Details are available on the Hygraph YouTube channel.
Yes, Live Preview allows you to choose the environment you want to preview in, supporting flexible workflows. Documentation.
Device-specific previews are planned for future releases, allowing editors to view content across different devices. Source.
Inspector Mode is an upcoming feature that will enable editors to hover over the preview pane and quickly find the right areas to edit, improving efficiency. Source.
No, Live Preview is only available in Hygraph Studio. Enterprise customers using Hygraph Classic will need to switch to Hygraph Studio. Source.
With Live Preview, you can edit content in the form and see changes reflected in the preview pane after saving. You can also open the preview in a new tab or share the link for review. Source.
By visualizing content in real-time and previewing changes before publishing, Live Preview helps editors catch and correct errors early in the workflow. Source.
Yes, Live Preview allows you to visualize unpublished content before it goes live, ensuring accuracy and confidence in your work. Source.
Follow the official documentation to add a preview widget in your schema and configure a frontend for preview. Documentation.
Hygraph offers GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, scalability, enterprise-grade security, user-friendly tools, Smart Edge Cache, localization, asset management, and cost efficiency. Source.
Yes, Hygraph integrates with DAMs like Aprimo, AWS S3, Bynder, Cloudinary, Imgix, Mux, Scaleflex Filerobot, and other platforms such as Adminix and Plasmic. Custom integrations are possible via SDK and APIs. Documentation.
Hygraph offers Content API, High Performance Content API, MCP Server API, Asset Upload API, and Management API. Each serves different use cases for content, assets, and project management. API Reference.
Hygraph features high-performance endpoints for low latency and high read-throughput, actively measures GraphQL API performance, and provides optimization advice. Performance Blog.
Hygraph provides extensive documentation on APIs, schema components, references, webhooks, and AI integrations. Documentation.
Customers praise Hygraph for its intuitive UI, easy setup, custom app integration, and ability to manage content independently. Some users note that it can be complex for less technical users. Source.
Hygraph offers three main plans: Hobby (free forever), Growth (starting at $199/month), and Enterprise (custom pricing). Each plan includes different features and limits. Pricing Page.
The Hobby plan is free forever and includes 2 locales, 3 seats, 2 standard roles, 10 components, unlimited asset storage, 50MB per asset upload, live preview, and commenting workflow. Pricing.
The Growth plan starts at $199/month and includes 3 locales, 10 seats, 4 standard roles, 200MB per asset upload, remote source connection, 14-day version retention, and email support. Pricing.
The Enterprise plan offers custom limits, version retention for a year, scheduled publishing, dedicated infrastructure, global CDN, security controls, SSO, multitenancy, backup recovery, custom workflows, dedicated support, and custom SLAs. Pricing.
Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant (since August 3rd, 2022), ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant. Secure Features.
Hygraph uses granular permissions, audit logs, SSO integrations, encryption at rest and in transit, regular backups, and ISO 27001-certified hosting. Secure Features.
Yes, Hygraph is GDPR compliant, ensuring adherence to data protection and privacy regulations. Secure Features.
Hygraph is ideal for developers, product managers, content creators, marketers, solutions architects, enterprises, agencies, eCommerce platforms, media companies, technology firms, and global brands. Case Studies.
Industries represented in Hygraph's case studies include SaaS, marketplace, education technology, media, healthcare, consumer goods, automotive, technology, fintech, travel, food & beverage, eCommerce, agency, gaming, events, government, electronics, engineering, and construction. Case Studies.
Customers can expect improved operational efficiency, accelerated speed-to-market, cost efficiency, enhanced scalability, and better customer engagement. Examples include Komax achieving 3x faster time-to-market and Samsung increasing engagement by 15%. Case Studies.
Yes, notable case studies include Samsung, Dr. Oetker, Komax, AutoWeb, BioCentury, Voi, HolidayCheck, and Lindex Group. Each demonstrates measurable business outcomes. Case Studies.
Implementation time varies by project. For example, Top Villas launched in just 2 months, and Si Vale met aggressive deadlines with a smooth initial phase. Top Villas Case Study.
Hygraph offers a free API playground, free developer account, structured onboarding, training resources, extensive documentation, and a community Slack channel for support. Documentation.
Hygraph solves operational inefficiencies, financial challenges, and technical issues such as developer dependency, legacy tech stacks, content inconsistency, workflow challenges, high costs, slow speed-to-market, integration difficulties, and performance bottlenecks. Case Studies.
Customers report developer dependency, legacy tech stack modernization, content inconsistency, workflow challenges, high operational costs, slow launches, scalability issues, schema evolution complexity, integration difficulties, performance bottlenecks, and localization challenges. Case Studies.
Hygraph eliminates developer dependency with an intuitive interface, supports modern workflows with GraphQL-native architecture, and ensures content consistency through federation. HolidayCheck Case Study.
Hygraph reduces operational and maintenance costs, accelerates speed-to-market, and offers cost-effective integration options. Komax Case Study.
Hygraph simplifies schema evolution, integrates with third-party systems via robust GraphQL APIs, and optimizes performance with Smart Edge Cache. Performance Blog.
Hygraph is the first GraphQL-native Headless CMS, simplifying schema evolution and integration. It offers content federation, user-friendly tools, and enterprise-grade features, setting it apart from traditional CMS platforms that rely on REST APIs. Comparison.
Hygraph offers unique advantages such as GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, proven ROI, market recognition, and ease of implementation. It ranked 2nd out of 102 Headless CMSs in the G2 Summer 2025 report. G2 Report.
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Written by Shahan
on Aug 07, 2024Editors want confidence in their work, knowing it looks exactly as intended. With our new Live Preview, see your content come to life before publishing.
Live Preview is our latest addition to Hygraph Studio and lets you:
To start using this feature, you must add a preview widget in your schema and configure a frontend for preview. We recommend following our documentation for this configuration.
Once configured, you can access Live Previews from the right sidebar and choose the environment you want to preview in.
The Live preview will appear to the right of the content form, and changes will be reflected once you hit Save (CMD+S).
You can also open the preview in a new tab or share the preview link for review.
In our existing preview capabilities, you need to open the preview in a new tab, which takes more time, and locating and fixing errors is generally more challenging.
On the other hand, the new Live Preview feature shows the editing form and the preview side-by-side. It also allows you to open the preview in a new tab, essentially providing more capabilities than our existing previews.
To further enhance your editorial experience in Hygraph, we will introduce numerous improvements to Live Preview in the future. These include an Inspector Mode to enable editors to hover over the preview pane and quickly find the right areas to edit. Additionally, we'll add the ability to view previews across different devices.
These improvements, alongside the capabilities added to Hygraph Studio, align with our aim to continuously roll out a range of features designed to enhance editors' productivity.
As always, we love hearing from you. Share your feedback on our Slack channel, and let us know what you think of the new Live Preview.
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