Clean-Cut-MCP

# Perplexity Query: React Remotion Studio Multiple Export Error Resolution ## Query Title How to fix "Multiple exports with the same name" error in Remotion Studio React component - TypeScript export patterns and MCP integration ## Detailed Query I'm working with a React/Remotion Studio animation system that uses Model Context Protocol (MCP) for creating video animations programmatically. I've encountered a critical build error that's preventing Remotion Studio from loading: ### Error Details ``` Error: Transform failed with 1 error: /workspace/src/assets/animations/ClaudeCodeTestAnimation.tsx:72:9: ERROR: Multiple exports with the same name "ClaudeCodeTestAnimation" ``` ### Problem Context - **System**: Remotion 4.0 Studio with TypeScript - **Architecture**: MCP server creates React components dynamically - **Build Tool**: esbuild with Webpack - **Environment**: Docker containerized development setup ### Current Problematic Code Structure ```typescript // ClaudeCodeTestAnimation.tsx export const ClaudeCodeTestAnimation = () => { // Line 3 // Component logic with useCurrentFrame, interpolate, etc. return ( <div style={{...}}> {/* Animation content */} </div> ); }; export const duration = 4; export { ClaudeCodeTestAnimation }; // Line 72 - PROBLEMATIC LINE ``` ### Specific Technical Questions 1. **Export Pattern Best Practices**: - What is the correct TypeScript export pattern for Remotion components? - Should I use `export const ComponentName` vs `export { ComponentName }`? - How to properly export component duration alongside component? - What's the React.FC pattern recommendation for Remotion? 2. **Remotion Studio Integration**: - How does Remotion expect components to be exported for its composition system? - What's the proper way to structure component files for Remotion Studio auto-detection? - How should dynamic component creation via MCP handle exports to avoid conflicts? 3. **TypeScript/ESBuild Configuration**: - Why is esbuild detecting this as multiple exports when they're the same name? - How to configure TypeScript compilation for Remotion components properly? - What esbuild loader settings work best for Remotion Studio development? 4. **MCP System Architecture**: - How should MCP servers generate React components without export conflicts? - What's the best practice for programmatic component creation in Remotion? - How to handle component registration in Root.tsx via MCP without build errors? ### System Architecture Details **Current Setup**: - Docker container with Remotion Studio on port 6970 - MCP server using STDIO transport for component creation - Components auto-synced to Root.tsx for Remotion compositions - File structure: `/workspace/src/assets/animations/ComponentName.tsx` **MCP Component Creation Flow**: 1. MCP receives JSON-RPC request with component code 2. Server creates `.tsx` file in animations directory 3. Auto-sync process updates Root.tsx imports 4. Remotion Studio should detect and display new composition 5. **Current Issue**: Build fails on duplicate export detection ### What I've Tried 1. **Removing duplicate export**: Fixes build but breaks MCP auto-sync 2. **Using different export patterns**: Still causing conflicts 3. **Checking for existing components**: MCP properly detects name conflicts 4. **Root.tsx manual editing**: Temporary fix but not sustainable ### Desired Solution I need a comprehensive solution that addresses: 1. **Immediate Fix**: Correct export pattern for the problematic component 2. **Systematic Solution**: Proper MCP component generation template 3. **Best Practices**: Remotion + TypeScript + MCP integration patterns 4. **Prevention**: Guidelines to avoid similar issues in future component creation ### Technical Constraints - Must maintain MCP auto-sync functionality - Components need to be dynamically creatable via JSON-RPC - Remotion Studio must automatically detect new compositions - TypeScript strict mode compliance required - Docker containerized environment ### Research Areas to Explore 1. Remotion official documentation on component export patterns 2. TypeScript module export best practices for React 3. ESBuild error handling for duplicate exports 4. MCP server integration with React component systems 5. Docker development environment setup for Remotion ### Expected Deliverables 1. **Correct Code Pattern**: Working export syntax for Remotion components 2. **MCP Template**: Proper component generation template for MCP server 3. **Configuration Updates**: Any needed tsconfig/remotion config changes 4. **Best Practice Guide**: Guidelines for future component creation via MCP This is a blocking issue preventing the animation system from functioning, so I need both an immediate fix and a systematic understanding of the proper patterns.