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Meteor Sharejs

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Meteor smart package for transparently adding ShareJS editors to an app

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Overview

The meteor-sharejs package is a powerful tool for integrating real-time collaborative editing features into your Meteor application seamlessly. It provides support for both the Ace editor and CodeMirror, allowing developers to enhance their app's document editing capabilities without complex configuration. Built to work with Meteor version 1.3 and later, it’s designed to persist changes in MongoDB, making it a versatile solution for applications that require live document collaboration.

With its simple installation and easy-to-use editor helpers, meteor-sharejs allows users to engage in anonymous or user-specific editing effortlessly. This package encourages efficient collaboration and enhances user interaction, making it a valuable addition to any interactive application.

Features

  • Real-time Collaboration: Users can work on documents simultaneously, with all changes reflecting instantly for all collaborators.

  • Support for Multiple Editors: Seamlessly integrate either the Ace editor or CodeMirror into your app, giving you flexibility based on your project needs.

  • Easy Integration: Requires no initial configuration for anonymous editing. Just plug in the provided helper to get started.

  • Persistence Options: Documents and edit operations are automatically saved in Meteor's Mongo database, ensuring data is not lost.

  • Callback Functions: Configure editors using onRender and onConnect callbacks to customize the editor's behavior during initialization and connection.

  • Meteor User Accounts: Although built for anonymous editing, it can also be integrated with Meteor accounts for authenticated document modifications.

  • Customized Server API Access: Advanced users can make use of the ShareJS Server API for additional control and customization over document handling processes.

  • Developer Community: The package encourages collaboration with pull requests and contributions, fostering enhanced features and constant improvements.