# can-element

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Import/require **can-element** and use the Element to derive your own classes. Calling `customElements.define` will register your element with the window's registry of custom elements.

## Documentation

Read the [can-element API docs on CanJS.com](https://canjs.com/doc/can-element.html).

## Changelog

See the [latest releases on GitHub](https://github.com/canjs/can-element/releases).

## Contributing

The [contribution guide](https://github.com/canjs/can-element/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) has information on getting help, reporting bugs, developing locally, and more.

## License

[MIT](https://github.com/canjs/can-element/blob/master/LICENSE.md)