---
title: "@design.estate/dees-wcctools"
---
# @design.estate/dees-wcctools
wcc tools for creating element catalogues

## Install
To install `@design.estate/dees-wcctools`, you can use npm:

```bash
npm install @design.estate/dees-wcctools --save
```

## Usage
The `@design.estate/dees-wcctools` package provides a set of tools for creating element catalogues using Web Components. It leverages LitElement for creating custom elements and provides a structured way to showcase and test these elements in various environments and themes.

### Setting Up
First, ensure that your project is set up to use TypeScript and ESM syntax. This guide assumes you have a basic understanding of TypeScript and modern JavaScript development practices.

Start by importing the necessary tools from `@design.estate/dees-wcctools` in your main TypeScript file. 

```typescript
import { setupWccTools } from '@design.estate/dees-wcctools';
```

### Defining Custom Elements
Define your custom elements using LitElement. Here's a simple example of an element:

```typescript
import { LitElement, html, customElement } from 'lit';

@customElement('my-element')
class MyElement extends LitElement {
  render() {
    return html`<p>Hello, world!</p>`;
  }
}
```

### Bootstrapping the WCCTools Dashboard
To showcase your elements, `@design.estate/dees-wcctools` provides a handy way to bootstrap a dashboard where your elements can be registered and displayed.

Create a bootstrap function in your main file or a separate module:

```typescript
async function bootstrapWCCTools() {
  // Define your elements here
  const elements = {
    'my-element': MyElement, // Assuming MyElement is imported
  };

  // Optionally, define pages as functions returning Lit HTML Templates
  const pages = {
    home: () => html`<h1>Welcome to My Element Catalogue</h1>`,
  };

  // Setup the WCCTools dashboard
  setupWccTools(elements, pages);
}
```

Call this function to initialize your catalogue:

```typescript
bootstrapWCCTools();
```

### Configurations and Customizations
The `setupWccTools` function accepts two arguments: `elements` and `pages`. 

- `elements`: An object where keys are element tags (e.g., 'my-element') and values are the corresponding class definitions.
- `pages`: An optional object where keys are page identifiers and values are functions returning Lit HTML templates.

### Testing Elements
Once the dashboard is set up, navigate to your project in a web browser. You'll see a sidebar listing all registered elements and pages. Clicking on an element name will display it in the main view, allowing you to interact with it and see it in action.

### Theme and Environment Testing
The dashboard also provides options for testing your elements in different environments (e.g., desktop, tablet) and themes (light or dark). This helps ensure that your elements are versatile and adaptable to varying conditions.

### Expanding Your Catalogue
To add more elements to your catalogue, simply extend the `elements` object and rerun `bootstrapWCCTools()`. This modular approach makes it easy to maintain and expand your element catalogue.

### Leveraging TypeScript
Using TypeScript allows you to enforce typing and build more reliable web components. Define properties with decorators, and use TypeScript's features to enhance your component development process.

```typescript
import { LitElement, property, html, customElement } from 'lit';

@customElement('typed-element')
class TypedElement extends LitElement {
  @property({type: String})
  name: string = 'World';
  
  render() {
    return html`<p>Hello, ${this.name}!</p>`;
  }
}
```

### Conclusion
`@design.estate/dees-wcctools` provides a powerful, flexible platform for developing, showcasing, and testing web components. By leveraging modern development practices like TypeScript and LitElement, you can build a robust catalogue of reusable web components ready for any project.

## License and Legal Information

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### Company Information

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Registered at District court Bremen HRB 35230 HB, Germany

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