excalidraw
Virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn like diagrams
What is it?
What it is
An open source virtual hand-drawn style whiteboard. </br> Collaborative and end-to-end encrypted. </br>
Why it exists
Virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn like diagrams
Who should use it
Teams building with TypeScript who want an open-source, self-hosted option.
Who should avoid it
Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How excalidraw works
Step 1 of 3
You interact with it
Open excalidraw, send a request, or connect it to your stack.
Features
Advantages
- Open source (MIT)
- Active TypeScript ecosystem
- Self-hosted deployment options
Disadvantages
- Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
- Community support varies by project maturity
Installation
native
npm install react react-dom @excalidraw/excalidraw # or yarn add react react-dom @excalidraw/excalidraw
FAQ
What is excalidraw?
excalidraw is an open-source project licensed under MIT.
What language is excalidraw built with?
Primary language: TypeScript.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Licensed under MIT. Check the license for commercial use.
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