Tiptap is a headless, modular framework designed for building custom rich-text editors. It provides a developer-focused abstraction layer over a structured document model, allowing for full control over the underlying schema through a plugin-based architecture. By separating document state management from the user interface, it enables the creation of tailored editing experiences that remain framework-agnostic.
The project distinguishes itself through a robust collaborative engine that supports real-time multi-user editing, conflict resolution, and presence tracking. It integrates artificial intelligence capabilities directly into the editing workflow, offering features such as real-time text autocompletion, content generation, and custom model connectivity. Furthermore, it includes a comprehensive toolkit for document transformation, facilitating seamless import and export between native formats and external standards like Markdown, DOCX, and ODT.
Beyond its core editing capabilities, the system provides extensive support for complex document structures, including comment management, table manipulation, and media embedding. Developers can leverage a wide array of imperative commands for precise content modification, alongside a flexible extension system that allows for the registration of custom nodes, marks, and keyboard shortcuts.
The framework is designed for rapid implementation, offering pre-packaged starter kits and templates that bundle essential functionality. It provides programmatic access to the editor instance and document schema, ensuring that developers can monitor events, validate content, and manage state in diverse deployment environments, including on-premises configurations.
