What is frontend-stuff?

moklick/frontend-stuff — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-06-24

★ 8,954Audience · developerComplexity · 1/5Setup · easy

Mindmap

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  root((repo))
    UI categories
      Components
      CSS frameworks
      Charts and viz
      Animation
    Data categories
      Maps and geo
      Tables grids
      Forms and input
    Notable entries
      React Vue Angular
      Tailwind Bootstrap
      D3 Chart.js
    Purpose
      Reference guide
      Library discovery

mindmap root((repo)) UI categories Components CSS frameworks Charts and viz Animation Data categories Maps and geo Tables grids Forms and input Notable entries React Vue Angular Tailwind Bootstrap D3 Chart.js Purpose Reference guide Library discovery

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Browse a categorized list to quickly find a JavaScript library for a specific front-end need like animation, maps, or data tables.

USE CASE 2

Discover alternatives to popular libraries like React, D3, or Bootstrap when you want to compare options before choosing.

USE CASE 3

Use as a starting reference when planning the technology choices for a new web project.

What is it built with?

JavaScript

How does it compare?

	moklick/frontend-stuff	unicorn-engine/unicorn	lukilabs/beautiful-mermaid
Stars	8,954	8,954	8,953
Language	—	C	TypeScript
Setup difficulty	easy	moderate	easy
Complexity	1/5	4/5	2/5
Audience	developer	researcher	developer

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

So what is it?

This repository is a personal, curated list of JavaScript frameworks, libraries, and tools for building websites and web applications. It has no code of its own. Instead, it is a long, organized collection of links maintained by one developer who adds tools they have used or plan to use. The list is divided into many categories covering the major concerns of building a web front end. There are sections for CSS frameworks, UI component libraries, charting and data visualization, maps, tables and spreadsheets, form elements like dropdowns and selects, image processing, animation, scrolling, touch gesture handling, video and audio players, 3D and WebGL, templating, HTTP requests, date handling, form validation, internationalization, and more. Each entry is a brief one-line description with a link to the project. Some of the most widely known entries across the categories include React, Vue, Angular, and Svelte for building interfaces, Tailwind CSS, Bulma, and Bootstrap-based themes for styling, D3, Chart.js, and ECharts for data visualization, and jQuery alongside its lighter alternatives like Zepto and Cash. The list also includes entries for neural network libraries, color utilities, database and local storage tools, and social sharing widgets. This kind of resource is commonly called an "awesome list" in the open-source world, a plain markdown file that aggregates useful links around a theme. It does not require installation or setup. Readers browse it like a reference guide when looking for a library to solve a specific front-end problem. The full README is longer than what was shown.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1

I am building a web app that needs an interactive data table with sorting, filtering, and pagination. Look through frontend-stuff and suggest the best library for this from its tables and spreadsheets section.

Prompt 2

I need a lightweight JavaScript library for handling touch gestures on mobile. What does frontend-stuff list in its touch gesture category, and how do the options compare in bundle size?

Prompt 3

I want to add a 3D globe visualization to a web page without a heavy framework. What WebGL or 3D libraries are listed in frontend-stuff that could work for this?

Prompt 4

List the date-handling libraries in frontend-stuff and help me choose between them for a project where I need timezone support and small bundle size.

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