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Etherpad Lite

Really real-time collaborative document editing in Node.js with infinite plugin extensibility.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars15.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Timeslider HistoryNodejsCollaborative EditorPlugin ArchitectureRealtime PadCollaboration
Overview

Why consider Etherpad Lite?

Etherpad Lite is an open-source real-time collaborative text editor written in JavaScript and Node.js. Powering live multi-user document collaboration with colored author highlights, chat, time-slider revision playback, and rich plugin ecosystems.

Guided learning

Learn Etherpad Lite by building

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

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Overview of Etherpad Lite

Etherpad Lite provides instantaneous character-by-character synchronized text co-authoring for remote teams.

Docker Quickstart

bash
1docker run -d -p 9001:9001 --name etherpad etherpad/etherpad:latest

Etherpad Lite is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Etherpad Lite FAQs

Etherpad Lite is listed as a Collaboration 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.

Etherpad Lite is listed under the Apache-2.0 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.

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