How can I fix the import issues with DevLinkProvider in Webflow when redeploying and encountering errors related to React hooks and context?

Import issues with DevLinkProvider in Webflow often result from mismatched SDK versions or incorrect usage of React hooks or context during redeploys. Here’s how to identify and fix the root cause.

1. Verify You’re Using the Correct DevLink SDK Version

• Webflow DevLink requires the correct version of the SDK. Check Webflow’s official DevLink documentation for the latest version.
• Ensure consistency across your local and production environments:
• Check your package.json for @webflow/devlink or related packages.
• Run npm install or yarn install to re-sync dependencies if needed.

2. Wrap React App Correctly with DevLinkProvider

• Confirm that your DevLinkProvider wraps the components utilizing DevLink elements.

• The implementation should go near the top of your React component tree, e.g., just inside the main App layout:

• Correct: Wrap <App /> or relevant subtree with <DevLinkProvider />.

• Incorrect: Using DevLink components without being nested under the provider.

3. Avoid React Hook Errors at Runtime

• Issues like “Invalid hook call” or “React context not initialized” usually mean:
• You're rendering Webflow components outside of <DevLinkProvider>.
• You're importing exported components from DevLink before initializing context.
• Fix: Check that all Webflow-generated components are only used after the provider hierarchy has been set up.

4. Clean and Rebuild Your Project

• Sometimes build artifacts or cache can cause unexpected issues:
• Delete node_modules and package-lock.json or yarn.lock.
• Run npm install or yarn install cleanly.
• Redeploy the build.

5. Update Component Imports After Webflow Changes

• If you re-export or re-generate components from Webflow:
• The auto-generated components may change or require new context structure.
• Re-import the updated components after any Webflow schema or component rebuild.

6. Check for Mismatched React Versions

• If your project uses a different React version than what DevLink expects, context and hooks may behave inconsistently.
• Tip: Make sure the React version in your project (React 17 or 18) aligns with Webflow’s recommended version for DevLink.

7. Inspect Errors During Deployment

• For frameworks like Next.js or Vite:
• Ensure server-rendered environments correctly initialize React context before rendering DevLink components.
• Avoid using DevLink components in files that run outside the browser unless properly guarded (e.g., check typeof window !== "undefined").

Summary

To fix DevLinkProvider import and runtime issues in Webflow:

• Match your SDK version with the latest Webflow-compatible release.
• Wrap all DevLink components in the correct provider context.
• Avoid hook errors by checking usage location and import timing.
• Rebuild and clean dependencies after changes.
• Ensure React version compatibility and check deployment environments.

This ensures your DevLink components integrate cleanly during both development and redeployment.