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flatpickr

Lightweight and powerful datetime picker written in vanilla JavaScript with no dependencies.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars16.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Flatpickr UiVanilla Date PickerDeveloper ToolsDatetime DropdownCalendar Range Picker
Overview

Why consider flatpickr?

flatpickr is an open-source, zero-dependency datetime picker library written in TypeScript by Gregory Petrosyan. flatpickr renders responsive calendar dropdowns, date range selectors, recurring appointment inputs, and time pickers with custom themes for corporate booking applications.

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Learn flatpickr by building

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

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Overview of flatpickr

flatpickr embeds lightweight interactive calendar datepickers into web booking forms.

Quickstart

bash
1npm install flatpickr
javascript
1import flatpickr from 'flatpickr';
2flatpickr("#calendar-input", { mode: "range", minDate: "today" });

flatpickr is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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flatpickr FAQs

flatpickr 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.

flatpickr 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.

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