HTML preview links
Create an HTML preview link that survives the first round of feedback.
A preview link is the fastest way to move an HTML file from one computer into a real review. HTML Docs goes beyond a temporary render: the page gets a durable URL, reviewers can comment on it, and later versions replace the content without replacing the conversation.
A preview is rarely the end of the work.
The first viewer will spot a typo, question a chart, or ask for a different interaction. If the preview host creates a new URL for every upload, the discussion fragments immediately. Keeping one page current reduces the coordination cost of each revision.
How it works
From local output to a reviewed artifact.
Add the HTML
Paste the source, upload the file, or publish it from the command line.
Open the preview URL
Check the same browser-rendered page your reviewers will receive.
Share for feedback
Send one link and keep comments beside the live artifact.
Replace the content
Publish an updated version without starting a new review thread.
What changes when review is built into the page
Fast first share
Skip repository and domain configuration for a review-stage artifact.
Stable link
Keep the URL current as the page changes.
Review context
Preserve the discussion and version history around the preview.
HTML Docs vs. Temporary HTML sandbox
Choose for the job you actually need to finish. This comparison focuses on workflow, not a blanket claim that one tool replaces another.
| Criterion | HTML Docs | Temporary HTML sandbox |
|---|---|---|
| URL lifecycle | Durable and updateable | Often disposable or tied to a session |
| Review | Comments and collaborators | Usually preview only |
| History | Saved versions | Manual copies or none |
Frequently asked questions
Can I make an HTML preview link without GitHub?
Yes. Paste, upload, or publish the HTML directly; no repository is required.
Can I update an existing preview link?
Yes. Replace the document or edit its regions and the same published URL shows the latest version.
Does the preview support responsive HTML?
Yes. The published page renders in the browser at the viewer’s screen size.
Is the preview indexed by search engines?
A standalone published page is noindex by default. Listing it in Artifacts is the explicit opt-in for public discovery and search indexing.
Publish the next artifact from where it was created.
npx @html-docs/cli publish page.html