# How to Find Free Mockup Tools in the design-resources-for-developers Repository

> Discover free mockup tools in the bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers repo. Find essential design resources easily in the readme for your next project.

- Repository: [Brad Traversy/design-resources-for-developers](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers)
- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-04

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**You can find free mockup tools in the [`readme.md`](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/main/readme.md) file of the bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers repository under the "Product & Image Mockups" section, accessible via direct browsing, GitHub search, or command-line tools like `grep`.**

The **design-resources-for-developers** repository by Brad Traversy serves as a curated collection of design assets and tools for developers. If you need to **find free mockup tools** within this extensive list, the repository's flat architecture makes locating specific resources straightforward using several different approaches.

## Where Free Mockup Tools Are Located in the Repository

### The readme.md File Structure

All resources in the **design-resources-for-developers** repository reside in a single file: [`readme.md`](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/main/readme.md) at the repository root. This intentional flat structure eliminates the need to navigate multiple directories or configuration files. The entire catalog lives in one well-structured markdown document, making both manual browsing and automated extraction efficient.

### Product & Image Mockups Section

Free mockup tools are specifically grouped under the **"Product & Image Mockups"** section, which begins around lines 27–53 of [`readme.md`](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/main/readme.md). This section contains a markdown table listing dozens of free services including **MockCity**, **Smart Mockups**, **Screely**, **Mockup World**, and **Mockup Phone**. You can access this section directly via the GitHub anchor: `#product--image-mockups`.

## Three Methods to Find Free Mockup Tools

### Browse the README Directly

The simplest method is to open [`readme.md`](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/main/readme.md) in the GitHub web interface and scroll to the *Product & Image Mockups* heading. This approach requires no tools or cloning. The live view is available at:
`https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/master/readme.md#product--image-mockups`

### Search Programmatically with Grep

For developers who have cloned the repository or want to search without opening a browser, use the `grep` command to locate every mockup entry instantly. This method reveals line numbers and context without manual scrolling.

```bash

# List every mockup tool with its line number

grep -i "mockup" -n readme.md

```

Example output includes entries such as:
- Line 127: MockCity
- Line 133: Smart Mockups  
- Line 136: Media Modifier
- Line 138: Screely

### Use GitHub's Web Interface

GitHub provides a "Find file" feature (keyboard shortcut `T`) that allows you to search within the repository. While this is most useful for finding files, you can combine it with the browser's find function (`Ctrl+F` or `Cmd+F`) after loading [`readme.md`](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/main/readme.md) to jump directly to mockup-related entries.

## Code Examples for Automated Extraction

### Bash Command Line Lookup

The following command provides a formatted view of all mockup tools with their exact line positions in the file:

```bash

# From the repository root

grep -i "mockup" -n readme.md

# Example output (trimmed)

00127:| [MockCity](https://mockcity.com/)| Bulk generate mockups …
00133:| [Smart Mockups](https://smartmockups.com/)| Create stunning product mockups …
00136:| [Media Modifier](https://mediamodifier.com/)| beautiful design mockups …
00138:| [Screely](https://www.screely.com/)| Instantly turn your screenshot into a mockup

```

### Node.js Script to Extract the Section

For JavaScript developers, this Node.js script isolates the entire "Product & Image Mockups" section without parsing the entire file manually:

```javascript
// mockup-list.js
const fs = require('fs');
const path = require('path');

const readme = fs.readFileSync(path.join(__dirname, 'readme.md'), 'utf-8');

// Grab everything between the headings
const start = readme.indexOf('## Product & Image Mockups');

const end   = readme.indexOf('##', start + 1); // next heading
const mockupSection = readme.slice(start, end).trim();

console.log('Free mock‑up tools:\n');
console.log(mockupSection);

```

Running `node mockup-list.js` prints the full markdown table of free mock‑up services.

### Python One-Liner for URL Extraction

Python users can extract just the tool names and URLs using a regular expression:

```python
import re, pathlib
text = pathlib.Path('readme.md').read_text()
matches = re.findall(r'\[([^\]]+)\]\((https?://[^\)]+mock[^)]+)\)', text, re.I)
for name, url in matches:
    print(f'{name}: {url}')

```

This extracts the *name → URL* pairs for any entry whose link contains the word "mock".

## Summary

- All free mockup tools in the **design-resources-for-developers** repository reside in the [`readme.md`](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/main/readme.md) file under the **"Product & Image Mockups"** section.
- The repository uses a flat architecture with no external data files, making the list accessible via direct browsing, GitHub anchors, or command-line tools.
- You can locate specific tools using `grep`, Node.js scripts, or Python regex to extract entries without manual scrolling.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What file contains the free mockup tools list?

The complete list of free mockup tools is stored in [`readme.md`](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/main/readme.md) at the root of the **bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers** repository. This single file contains all curated resources, with mockup tools specifically organized under the "Product & Image Mockups" section starting around line 27.

### How many free mockup tools are listed in the repository?

The "Product & Image Mockups" section contains dozens of free mockup services. According to the source code analysis, the repository lists tools including **MockCity**, **Smart Mockups**, **Screely**, **Mockup World**, **Mockup Phone**, and **Media Modifier**, among others. The exact count varies as the repository receives community updates.

### Can I search for mockup tools without cloning the repository?

Yes, you can search without cloning by using the GitHub web interface. Navigate directly to the anchored section at `github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/master/readme.md#product--image-mockups`, or use your browser's find function (`Ctrl+F` or `Cmd+F`) after loading the README to search for "mockup" instantly.

### Are all tools in the Product & Image Mockups section free?

According to the repository's curation standards, the **Design Resources for Developers** list focuses on free resources. While the repository primarily catalogs free tools, some entries may offer both free and premium tiers. The repository maintains a consistent format where the "Product & Image Mockups" section specifically highlights freely accessible mockup generators and templates for developers and designers.