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deck.gl

WebGL2-powered framework for large-scale geospatial data visualization by Vis.gl and Uber.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars12.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Visgl FrameworkGeospatial DeckglGpu Accelerated MappingWebgl Big Data MapsDeveloper Tools
Overview

Why consider deck.gl?

deck.gl is an open-source, WebGL2 and WebGPU-powered data visualization framework written in TypeScript by Uber (now governed by Vis.gl). Designed for exploratory data analysis, deck.gl renders millions of geospatial points, hexbins, arcs, and polygons with hardware acceleration.

Guided learning

Learn deck.gl by building

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

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Overview of deck.gl

deck.gl visualizes multi-million row geospatial datasets in real time using GPU shaders.

Quickstart

bash
1npm install deck.gl @deck.gl/core @deck.gl/layers

deck.gl is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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deck.gl FAQs

deck.gl 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.

deck.gl is listed under the MIT 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.

deck.gl is listed as an alternative to Mapbox GL JS. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.