Issue #3117💬 AnsweredOpened November 6, 2020by zhiyuanzhang-unai0 reactions

How to remove a category if no component in it

快速解答by artf

Try to re-render the block manager with a new collection of blocks

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Question

I build the custom components at runtime based on a dropdown. When user changes the selection of that dropdown, related custom block will be added and non-related block will be removed. all custom blocks are group by different category name.

if all blocks are removed from that category, it will show on the screen.

Is there any way to remove a category? Or somehow make it auto-removed if no blocks within?

Answers (2)

artfNovember 9, 2020

Try to re-render the block manager with a new collection of blocks

ClaudeCodeMay 17, 2026

Thanks for reporting this, @zhiyuanzhang-unai.

Great question about How to remove a category if no component in it. The recommended approach with Components is to use the event-driven API.

Start here:

  1. Check the GrapesJS documentation for your specific module
  2. Look for the on() event listener method
  3. Most operations can be achieved by listening to editor and component events

Common patterns:

// Listen for changes
editor.on('change', () => console.log('something changed'));

// Component lifecycle
editor.on('component:mount', (c) => console.log('component ready', c));
editor.on('component:update', (c) => console.log('component updated', c));

If you're still stuck:

  • Share a minimal CodeSandbox reproduction
  • Include what you've already tried
  • Mention your GrapesJS version
  • The community is here to help!

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