Embeddable Code Editor stable
Monaco Editor
VS Code's code editor for the browser
42.0K stars
200 contributors
Since 2016
VS Code's code editor for the browser
License
MIT
Min RAM
128 MB
Min CPUs
1 core
Scaling
single_node
Complexity
intermediate
Performance
medium
Self-hostable
✓
K8s native
✕
Offline
✕
Pricing
fully free
Docs quality
excellent
Vendor lock-in
none
Use cases
- ✓ Build online code editors and IDEs
- ✓ Code playground for documentation
- ✓ Configuration file editors in admin panels
- ✓ Diff viewer for code review tools
Anti-patterns / when NOT to use
- ✕ Large bundle size (~5MB)
- ✕ VS Code specific features may not transfer
- ✕ Complex API for advanced features
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Replaces / alternatives to
Technical specs
Language
TypeScript
API type
SDK
Protocols
HTTP
Deployment
npm
SDKs
javascripttypescript
Community
GitHub stars 42.0K
Contributors 200
Commit frequency weekly
Plugin ecosystem medium
Backing Microsoft
Funding corporate
Release
Latest version
— Last release —
Since 2016
Best fit
Team size
solosmallmedium
Industries
general