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bpmn-js

BPMN 2.0 diagram modeling and rendering toolkit for web browsers.

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Licensebpmn.io
GitHub stars3.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Workflow ModelerJavascriptBpmnProcess DiagramsBusiness ProcessWeb Modeler
Overview

Why consider bpmn-js?

bpmn-js is an open-source BPMN 2.0 process modeler and diagram rendering toolkit written in JavaScript. It enables embedding interactive workflow designers into web applications.

Guided learning

Learn bpmn-js by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of bpmn-js

bpmn-js is the web toolkit behind Camunda Modeler, allowing developers to inspect, view, and edit standard BPMN 2.0 XML diagrams directly in client-side web browsers.

Installing via npm

bash
1npm install bpmn-js
javascript
1import BpmnModeler from 'bpmn-js/lib/Modeler';
2
3const modeler = new BpmnModeler({
4 container: '#canvas'
5});
6await modeler.importXML(bpmnXml);

bpmn-js is distributed under the bpmn.io license.

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bpmn-js FAQs

bpmn-js is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

bpmn-js is listed under the bpmn.io license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

bpmn-js is listed as an alternative to Signavio. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.