How to add emoji support to Draft.js?

Check the 'Plugins and Decorators' section for emoji plugins like the one from draft-js-plugins. You'll need to install it and follow the plugin's documentation for integration into your editor.

Draft.js vs Slate.js for a new project?

Draft.js is React-specific with a rich plugin ecosystem highlighted here, but Slate.js offers more flexibility and a modern architecture. Consider your team's experience and the need for extensibility versus ease of use.

Best way to export Draft.js content to HTML?

Refer to utilities like 'Draft.js Exporter' or 'Draft Convert' in the 'Common Utilities' section. These tools provide functions to serialize ContentState to HTML, but you may need to handle styling and compatibility.

How to implement a custom toolbar in Draft.js?

Look at plugins like 'RichButtons' or 'Inline Toolbar' listed under plugins. Study the associated documentation and blog posts for implementation guides and code examples.

Is Draft.js still actively maintained?

While Awesome Draft.js lists resources, it doesn't guarantee current maintenance. Check the official Draft.js GitHub repository for recent updates and community activity to assess viability.

What companies use Draft.js in production?

The 'Usage in Production' section includes examples like Wagtail, Patreon, and StoryChief. These provide real-world validation and can be referenced for case studies or best practices.

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Draft.js

A curated collection of resources, plugins, editors, and utilities for the Draft.js rich text editor framework.

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What is Draft.js?

Awesome Draft.js is a curated 'awesome list' of resources for the Draft.js framework, which is used for building rich text editors in React. It aggregates plugins, standalone editors, utilities, blog posts, presentations, and production examples to help developers efficiently build and customize text editing experiences.

Target Audience

React developers building rich text editors or content management systems who need to extend Draft.js with plugins, learn best practices, or see real-world implementations.

Value Proposition

It saves developers significant time by providing a centralized, vetted collection of Draft.js resources, eliminating the need to scour the internet for plugins, tutorials, and examples scattered across the web.

Overview

Awesome list of Draft.js resources

Use Cases

Best For

Finding Draft.js plugins for features like emoji, mentions, or image handling
Discovering pre-built standalone editor components built on Draft.js
Learning Draft.js through curated blog posts and conference presentations
Seeing how companies like Wagtail and Patreon use Draft.js in production
Converting Draft.js content to and from HTML or other formats
Extending a basic Draft.js editor with advanced toolbar or sidebar functionality

Not Ideal For

Projects needing a pre-configured, out-of-the-box rich text editor with zero setup
Teams not using React or committed to alternative rich text frameworks like Slate.js or Quill
Developers requiring official, up-to-date documentation with direct maintainer support
Applications where a simple textarea suffices and rich text complexity is unnecessary

Pros & Cons

Pros

Centralized Resource Hub

Aggregates plugins, standalone editors, utilities, and learning materials in one place, as seen in sections like 'Standalone Editors' and 'Plugins and Decorators', eliminating scattered searches.

Community-Driven Curation

Features contributions from various developers and organizations, evidenced by the diverse list of plugins and production examples from companies like Wagtail and Patreon.

Real-World Validation

Includes usage in production by notable companies, providing credibility and practical insights for implementing Draft.js in similar projects.

Educational Gateway

Curates presentations from conferences like React.js Conf and blog posts, offering multiple entry points for learning Draft.js best practices.

Cons

Maintenance and Currency Risks

As a community-maintained list, some resources may be outdated or no longer supported, requiring users to verify compatibility and updates independently.

No Direct Implementation

Merely a directory of links; developers must still evaluate, install, and configure each resource, adding to setup time and potential integration issues.

Limited Ecosystem Scope

Focuses exclusively on Draft.js, making it irrelevant for projects using alternative editors and potentially missing newer or niche tools outside this ecosystem.

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