Embeddable Code Editor mature
CodeMirror
Versatile code editor component for the web
28.0K stars
100 contributors
Since 2007
Versatile code editor component for the web
License
MIT
Min RAM
32 MB
Min CPUs
1 core
Scaling
single_node
Complexity
intermediate
Performance
medium
Self-hostable
✓
K8s native
✕
Offline
✕
Pricing
fully free
Docs quality
good
Vendor lock-in
none
Use cases
- ✓ Lightweight code editing in web apps
- ✓ Mobile-friendly code input
- ✓ SQL/config editors in admin tools
Anti-patterns / when NOT to use
- ✕ v6 is complete rewrite from v5 — migration needed
- ✕ Less IntelliSense than Monaco
- ✕ Extension system has learning curve
Compare with alternatives
Replaces / alternatives to
Technical specs
Language
TypeScript
API type
SDK
Protocols
HTTP
Deployment
npm
Community
GitHub stars 28.0K
Contributors 100
Commit frequency weekly
Plugin ecosystem none
Backing Marijn Haverbeke
Funding community
Release
Latest version
— Last release —
Since 2007
Best fit
Team size
solosmallmedium
Industries
general