In the world of web development, rich text editors often feel bulky, slow, and difficult to integrate. Developers spend more time fighting the editor than building the actual user experience. That’s why we created ScribeJS — a modern, lightweight, inline-first rich text editor designed for developers who value speed, simplicity, and control.
The Problem
Most popular rich text editors come with heavy dependencies, large file sizes, and complex APIs. They work, but at the cost of flexibility and developer experience. Integrating them into a modern web application often requires workarounds, custom plugins, and lots of configuration.
Developers need an editor that is:
- Lightweight and fast
- Easy to integrate
- Inline-first (edit content directly where it appears)
- Extendable via plugins
- Safe with built-in HTML sanitization
The Solution: ScribeJS
ScribeJS was built from the ground up to solve these challenges. It provides a clean core API with a minimal setup, so developers can focus on building amazing experiences rather than fighting with the editor.
Key Features
- Inline Editing – Edit content directly on the page, no modal dialogs required.
- Tiny API – Simple methods for formatting, retrieving content, and manipulating the editor state.
- Plugin-First Architecture – Add features only when you need them.
- Framework Agnostic – Works with React, Vue, or vanilla JS.
- Built-in HTML Sanitization – Safe content insertion out of the box.
- Open Source (BSD-3 License) – Free to use and extend.
Quick Example
Integrating ScribeJS is simple:
const editor = createEditor({ target: '#editor' });
editor.format('bold');
console.log(editor.getHTML());
Less code, more control.
Why ScribeJS Matters
If you’ve ever struggled with bloated editors or spent hours trying to integrate a rich text solution, ScribeJS is here to make your life easier. It’s fast, minimal, and built with developers in mind.
Try It Today
ScribeJS is open-source and ready for production. Contribute, give feedback, or integrate it into your projects