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react-native-codeditor

Control a CodeMirror 6 editor inside a React Native WebView.

34|8|Updated Oct 4, 2017
Search Tags:#offline#editor#react-native#webview#codemirror#dda
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/burdiuz/react-native-codeditor --skill react-native-codeditor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: react-native-codeditor
Source: https://github.com/burdiuz/react-native-codeditor/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/burdiuz/react-native-codeditor --skill react-native-codeditor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides an integrated, offline-capable code editor for React Native apps by embedding CodeMirror 6 inside a WebView and exposing a bidirectional RPC API for programmatic control of content, language, theme, cursor/selection, and history, plus built-in asset-copy tooling for Android and iOS.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fully offline CodeMirror 6 assets loaded from the WebView and controlled via a DDA-based bridge.
  • Rich editor API: setValue, setLanguage, setTheme, setExtensions, setViewport, and history/cursor/selection management, with event callbacks like onContentUpdate and onHistorySizeUpdate.
  • Use cases include embedding an in-app IDE, tutorials, or code editors in RN apps across Android and iOS, with iOS URI resolution via expo-file-system.

Quick Start

Install the package, copy assets to your project, render CodeEditor, and obtain the api in onInitialized to drive editor actions.

Frequently Asked Questions about react-native-codeditor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I embed an offline code editor in a React Native app?▼

To embed a code editor in React Native, load bundled CodeMirror 6 assets inside a WebView and control them programmatically through a DDA-based bridge for offline content, language, and theme management.

Can I use CodeMirror 6 with React Native WebView for iOS and Android?▼

Yes, CodeMirror 6 works with React Native WebView across iOS and Android, supporting asset embedding and expo-file-system-based URI resolution to load bundled editor files offline.

How do I programmatically control CodeMirror 6 content and selection in React Native?▼

You control CodeMirror 6 content and selection in React Native using an API that supports setValue, setLanguage, setExtensions, and cursor management, receiving updates through event callbacks like onContentUpdate.

Does the React Native CodeMirror editor work without an internet connection?▼

Yes, the React Native CodeMirror editor works offline by lazy-loading CM6 assets directly from bundled files within the app, ensuring full editor functionality without an external internet connection.

What is the best way to sync WebView editor state with React Native components?▼

The best way to sync WebView editor state with React Native is using an out-of-band messaging protocol that delivers editor readiness and content updates through event callbacks like onContentUpdate and onHistorySizeUpdate.

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