A DraftJS decorator that adds syntax highlighting to code blocks using Prism.
draft-js-prism is a decorator for the Draft.js rich text editor that adds syntax highlighting to code blocks using the Prism.js library. It solves the problem of making code snippets visually distinct and readable within editable Draft.js content, such as in documentation editors or code-heavy applications.
Developers building rich text editors with Draft.js who need to display and edit code blocks with proper syntax highlighting, such as in technical blogging platforms, documentation tools, or educational apps.
It provides a lightweight, focused solution for code highlighting that integrates seamlessly with Draft.js's decorator system and leverages the extensive language support and theming of Prism.js, without handling broader code-editing features.
Code highlighting for DraftJS using Prism
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Leverages the popular Prism.js library for extensive language support and customizable themes, ensuring reliable syntax highlighting as shown in the preview.
Works as a Draft.js decorator, extending editor functionality without invasive changes, aligning with Draft.js's design patterns.
Can be combined with other decorators using utilities like draft-js-multidecorators, enabling flexible feature composition in rich text editors.
Offers a dedicated plugin wrapper for draft-js-plugins, making integration seamless in plugin-based setups, as mentioned in the README.
As admitted in the README, it only decorates code blocks with syntax highlighting and lacks features for code editing UX, requiring additional libraries like draft-js-code.
Requires manual installation and configuration of Prism.js instances and CSS themes, adding complexity compared to all-in-one solutions.
Highlighting code blocks on every editor change might slow down performance in documents with numerous or large code snippets, especially on low-end devices.