Vercel's JSON Render lets AI models generate UI by outputting structured JSON that maps to a predefined set of React components, rather than emitting raw HTML or JSX strings. The approach uses a catalog (defining allowed components and their props via Zod schemas), a registry (binding catalog entries to real React components
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PrerequisitesProject setupThe core concepts behind JSON RenderScaffolding the pet shelter appOver 200k developers use LogRocket to create better digital experiencesDefining the catalogCreating the registryImplementing the rendererStreaming UI from the backendWiring everything togetherExtending the component systemComparing JSON Render to alternative approachesWhen JSON Render is the right choiceConclusionSort: