toolingintermediate⏱ 20 min setup
Monaco Editor
VS Code's editor as a component. Syntax highlighting, intellisense.
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What is it?
The same code editor that powers VS Code, embedded in your app. Supports syntax highlighting and autocomplete for dozens of programming languages.
Why use it at a hackathon?
When your app needs users to write or edit code, queries, or configuration — Monaco gives them a professional coding experience inside your tool.
Common use
Coding education platforms, civic data query builders, policy text editors, technical training tools.
Tags
code-editorsyntaxintellisensevscode
At a glance
Setup time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: intermediate
Skill: Intermediate. More setup than Sandpack but more powerful for pure editing use cases. Worth it for coding education tools.
Impact context
Challenge domains
Education & AccessCivic TechEconomic Equity
SDGs
Quality EducationDecent WorkIndustry & Innovation
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