Jigloo

In Figma or Sketch, a "button" is just a rectangle with text. In Jigloo, every component comes with built-in states: Default , Hover , Click , Disabled , and Loading . You don't animate these; you just toggle them.

is a specialized Graphical User Interface (GUI) builder designed for Java developers. It primarily functions as a plugin for the Eclipse IDE, enabling developers to create complex user interfaces for both Swing and SWT (Standard Widget Toolkit) applications through a visual, drag-and-drop environment. Key Features of Jigloo

While modern Java development often relies on newer tools, Jigloo was once a powerhouse for rapid application development. Its core strengths included:

Stop wireframing. Start Jiglooing.

Alex Rivera Date: April 14, 2026 Category: Dev Tools / Productivity

I got early access to this hybrid design/development tool last week, and I am ready to call it: This is the bridge we have been waiting for since the "no-code" boom started.