mapbox.js
Legacy JavaScript mapping library built on Leaflet for creating interactive web maps with Mapbox services.
What is mapbox.js?
Mapbox.js is a legacy JavaScript mapping library that extends the Leaflet library to provide integration with Mapbox's mapping services. It enables developers to create interactive web maps with custom tiles, geocoding, and routing functionality through a simplified API. The project has been deprecated in favor of Mapbox GL JS for modern web mapping applications.
Web developers and GIS professionals who need to create interactive maps using Mapbox services with a Leaflet-based approach.
It offers a straightforward way to leverage Mapbox's mapping infrastructure through the familiar and extensible Leaflet library, reducing implementation complexity compared to building custom integrations from scratch.
Overview
Mapbox JavaScript API, a Leaflet Plugin
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding interactive maps to websites using Mapbox services
- Extending Leaflet with Mapbox-specific functionality
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