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Wordgard: The new in-browser rich-text editor from the creator of ProseMirror

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Why This Matters

Wordgard introduces a flexible, open-source in-browser rich-text editor that empowers developers to create highly customized content editing experiences. Its programmable interface allows for precise control over supported content types, making it ideal for complex and demanding editing tools. This innovation has the potential to influence how content editors are built across the tech industry, offering a more tailored and controlled approach for developers and users alike.

Key Takeaways

Wordgard [wɜrd-gɑrd] noun A garden for cultivating words. Open-source JavaScript library implementing an in-browser rich-text editor.

Semantic Rich Text Editor System Wordgard provides a set of tools for building content editors. It is not a free-form HTML editor, but one where you control precisely what kind of content you support. Its main distinguishing feature is a powerful programming interface that makes the library a good foundation for customized editors—even complex, demanding ones.

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Wordgard is open source under a permissive license (MIT). It is being developed on code.haverbeke.berlin. Bug reports are very welcome. Pull requests are not accepted.

If you are using Wordgard commercially, there is a social (but no legal) expectation that you help fund its maintenance. Start here.

Discussing the project or asking questions is best done on the forum. Bugs should be reported through the issue tracker.