highlight.js is a syntax highlighter written in JavaScript supporting Node.js and the web.
It works in the browser as well as on the server. It can work with pretty much any markup, doesn’t depend on any other frameworks, and has automatic language detection.
highlight.js can be used in different ways such using CDNs, hosting the bundle yourself, as a Vue plug-in, as ES6 modules, with Node.js, and web workers.
highlight.js works on all modern browsers and currently supported Node.js versions. You’ll need the following software to contribute to the core library:
- Node.js >= 12.x
- npm >= 6.x
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- 192 languages and 498 themes. There are also 3rd party language definitions available to support even more languages.
- Automatic language detection.
- Works with any HTML markup.
- Zero dependencies.
- Compatible with any JS framework.
- Supports Node.js and Deno.
Website: github.com/highlightjs/highlight.js
Support:
Developer: Ivan Sagalaev
License: BSD 3-Clause “New” or “Revised” License
Highlight.js is written in JavaScript. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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