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

You can find free mockup tools in the 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 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. 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 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.

# 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 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:

# 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:

// 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:

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 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 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.

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