Tabulator is an interactive data table library and virtual DOM data grid used to create high-performance tables from JSON or arrays. It functions as a hierarchical data viewer and a spreadsheet interface component, capable of rendering thousands of records efficiently through viewport-based virtualization and progressive loading.
The library distinguishes itself by providing a full spreadsheet interface mode with multi-sheet management, cell range selection, and bulk copy-paste capabilities. It supports complex data architectures, including nested data field mapping, expandable tree structures, and multi-level row grouping with integrated calculation summaries.
The project covers a broad range of capabilities, including remote data management with server-side pagination and filtering, comprehensive data validation, and diverse export options for CSV, JSON, XLSX, and PDF. It also includes tools for internationalization, custom cell formatting, and a modular system for importing only required features to optimize bundle size.
Tabulator can be integrated with frontend frameworks and jQuery for initialization and state management.
