Welcome to Collaborative Editor
Collaborative Editor is a real-time document collaboration platform that enables teams to work together seamlessly. Built with modern web technologies, it provides a Google Docs-like experience with powerful features for document creation, sharing, and collaboration.Key features
Our platform combines the best of real-time collaboration with robust security and user management:- Real-time collaboration: Multiple users can edit documents simultaneously with live cursor tracking and presence awareness powered by Liveblocks
- Rich text editing: Full-featured Lexical editor with formatting tools, headings, and text styling
- Secure authentication: User authentication and management through Clerk with email-based access control
- Granular permissions: Three permission levels (creator, editor, viewer) with room-based access control
- Threaded comments: Add, view, and resolve comments with floating composer and thread management
- Document management: Create, update, delete, and organize documents with automatic timestamping
- Share and invite: Invite collaborators via email with customizable access levels and instant notifications
- Active collaborators: See who’s currently viewing or editing each document in real-time
Tech stack
The platform is built with industry-leading technologies:- Next.js 14 - React framework with server-side rendering
- TypeScript - Type-safe development
- Liveblocks - Real-time collaboration infrastructure
- Lexical Editor - Extensible text editor framework
- Clerk - Authentication and user management
- Tailwind CSS - Utility-first styling
- Radix UI - Accessible component primitives
Get started
Quickstart
Create your first collaborative document in minutes
Installation
Set up the development environment locally
Authentication
Learn about user authentication with Clerk
Permissions
Understand document access control and sharing
What you’ll build
With Collaborative Editor, you can create applications that support:- Team documentation and knowledge bases
- Collaborative note-taking and meeting notes
- Shared project plans and roadmaps
- Educational content and assignments
- Any use case requiring real-time document collaboration