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What is notion-like-editor?

mlhiter/notion-like-editor — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-08-08 · repo last pushed 2024-01-19

TypeScriptAudience · pm founderComplexity · 3/5DormantSetup · easy

In one sentence

An early-stage Next.js project aiming to recreate a Notion-style block-based text editor, but with minimal documentation beyond the default Next.js template.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Notion-like editor
      Block-based editing
      Rich text experience
    Tech stack
      Next.js
      TypeScript
      Inter font
    Use cases
      Add editor to app
      Starting point for founders
      Explore codebase
    Audience
      Founders
      Product managers
      Developers
    Maturity
      Early-stage prototype
      Default README
      Needs code exploration

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Add a Notion-style writing experience to your own web application.

USE CASE 2

Use as a starting point instead of building a text editor from scratch.

USE CASE 3

Explore the codebase to learn how block-based editors are structured.

What is it built with?

Next.jsTypeScript

How does it compare?

mlhiter/notion-like-editor000madz000/rfid-attendance0xdevalias/sparkle
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScriptTypeScript
Last pushed2024-01-192024-07-222022-06-29
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasymoderate
Complexity3/52/54/5
Audiencepm founderdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Standard Next.js setup, but expect to dig into the code directly since the README provides no editor-specific documentation.

No license information is provided, so it is unclear what permissions you have to use, modify, or distribute this code.

So what is it?

This project, called notion-like-editor, aims to provide a text editing experience similar to Notion, the popular note-taking and productivity app. Based on its name, the goal is to let users create and edit content with a clean, block-based interface where they can easily format text, drag elements around, and organize information. However, the README doesn't go into detail about the specific editing features, design, or exactly what the user-facing experience looks like. Under the hood, it is built using Next.js, a widely used framework for building web applications. The README indicates that the project was set up using a standard Next.js starting template, and it uses a font called Inter for its text. Beyond that, the README doesn't explain how the editor itself is constructed or what underlying technology powers the editing functionality. A project like this would be useful for a founder or product manager who wants to add a rich, Notion-style writing experience to their own web application. Instead of building a complex text editor from scratch, a developer could use this as a starting point. The README doesn't specify how far along the project is or how production-ready it is, so anyone interested would need to explore the codebase to see if it fits their needs. Because the README is essentially just the default text generated when creating a new Next.js project, there is very little documentation about the actual editor. Anyone considering this project should treat it as an early-stage prototype and expect to dig into the code directly to understand what it currently does and what it would take to customize.

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Prompt 1
Help me set up the notion-like-editor Next.js project locally and figure out what editor functionality is already implemented by exploring the codebase.
Prompt 2
I cloned the notion-like-editor repo but the README is just the default Next.js template. Walk me through the source code to identify what block-based editing features exist and how they work.
Prompt 3
I want to extend this notion-like-editor project with drag-and-drop blocks. Help me understand the current code structure and add a basic draggable block feature.

Frequently asked questions

What is notion-like-editor?

An early-stage Next.js project aiming to recreate a Notion-style block-based text editor, but with minimal documentation beyond the default Next.js template.

What language is notion-like-editor written in?

Mainly TypeScript. The stack also includes Next.js, TypeScript.

Is notion-like-editor actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2024-01-19).

What license does notion-like-editor use?

No license information is provided, so it is unclear what permissions you have to use, modify, or distribute this code.

How hard is notion-like-editor to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is notion-like-editor for?

Mainly pm founder.

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