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# tldraw SDK

tldraw is an infinite canvas SDK for React developers. You can use the tldraw SDK to add a drop-in whiteboard to your project, customize its appearance, extend its functionality, or use its components and APIs to compose other canvas experiences.

Learn more at our docs site: [tldraw.dev](https://tldraw.dev).

## Installation

Install the `tldraw` package.

```bash
npm i tldraw
```

## Usage

```tsx
import { Tldraw } from 'tldraw'
import 'tldraw/tldraw.css'

export default function () {
	return <Tldraw />
}
```

Visit [tldraw.dev](https://tldraw.dev) to learn more.

## Documentation

Documentation for the most recent release can be found on [tldraw.dev/docs](https://tldraw.dev/docs), including [reference docs](https://tldraw.dev/reference/editor/Editor). Our release notes can be found [here](https://tldraw.dev/releases).

For more agent-friendly docs, see our [LLMs.txt](https://tldraw.dev/llms.txt).

From 5.1.x onward, this package also includes a `DOCS.md` file with the appropriate docs-site content and a generated `RELEASE_NOTES.md` file with versioned release notes. If you or your coding agent need release notes for your installed version specifically, check these files alongside the source in your `node_modules` folder.

## Who's using tldraw

The tldraw SDK powers canvas experiences in products from [Google](https://about.google), [Shopify](https://www.shopify.com), [BlackRock](https://www.blackrock.com), [Autodesk](https://blogs.autodesk.com/forma/2024/06/20/forma-board-collaborative-tool-for-architects/), [ClickUp](https://tldraw.dev/blog/clickup), [Replit](https://docs.replit.com/replitai/canvas), [Google Stitch](https://stitch.withgoogle.com), [Luma](https://lumalabs.ai/dream-machine), [Runway](https://runwayml.com), [Padlet](https://tldraw.dev/blog/padlet), [Mobbin](https://tldraw.dev/blog/mobbin), [Jam](https://tldraw.dev/blog/jam), [Craft](https://support.craft.do/en/write-and-edit/whiteboards), [Honeycomb](https://www.honeycomb.io/platform/canvas), [SchoolAI](https://schoolai.com/products/powerups), [Brisk](https://www.briskteaching.com/post/boost-whiteboard), and many more. See our [showcase](https://tldraw.dev/showcase) for case studies.

## Package development

To start the local development server:

```bash
npm run dev
```

This will run our [examples app](https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw/tree/main/apps/examples) locally at http://localhost:5420. Changes to packages will be reflected live on the examples app.

## License

This project is part of the tldraw SDK. It is provided under the [tldraw SDK license](https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw/blob/main/LICENSE.md).

## Trademarks

Copyright (c) 2024-present tldraw Inc. The tldraw name and logo are trademarks of tldraw. Please see our [trademark guidelines](https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw/blob/main/TRADEMARKS.md) for info on acceptable usage.

## Distributions

You can find tldraw on npm [here](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@tldraw/tldraw?activeTab=versions).

## Contribution

Found a bug? Please [submit an issue](https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw/issues/new).

## Community

Have questions, comments or feedback? [Join our discord](https://discord.tldraw.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=sociallink). For the latest news and release notes, visit [tldraw.dev](https://tldraw.dev).

## Contact

Find us on Twitter/X at [@tldraw](https://twitter.com/tldraw).