bevacqua/dragula

Analysis updated 2026-05-18

★ 22,181JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5LicenseSetup · easy

Mindmap

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  root((dragula))
    What it does
      Drag and drop
      Move elements
      Reorder items
    How it works
      Vanilla JavaScript
      No dependencies
      Browser-based
    Use cases
      Sortable lists
      Kanban boards
      Reorderable grids
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
      DOM APIs

mindmap root((dragula)) What it does Drag and drop Move elements Reorder items How it works Vanilla JavaScript No dependencies Browser-based Use cases Sortable lists Kanban boards Reorderable grids Tech stack JavaScript DOM APIs

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Build sortable to-do lists or task boards where users can reorder items by dragging.

USE CASE 2

Create Kanban-style project management boards with draggable cards between columns.

USE CASE 3

Add drag-to-reorder functionality to image galleries, shopping carts, or any list of items.

What is it built with?

JavaScript

How does it compare?

	bevacqua/dragula	be5invis/iosevka	necolas/react-native-web
Stars	22,181	22,206	22,118
Language	JavaScript	JavaScript	JavaScript
Setup difficulty	easy	easy	moderate
Complexity	2/5	2/5	3/5
Audience	developer	developer	developer

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

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Use freely for any purpose including commercial, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

In plain English

Based on the description and topics, this appears to be a JavaScript library for adding drag-and-drop functionality to web pages, allowing users to grab elements on screen and move them to different positions or containers without complex setup. The topics include "vanilla," suggesting it works without requiring a larger framework. The README does not provide further detail about its features, architecture, supported platforms, or use cases, so a complete explanation is not possible from the provided data alone.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1

Show me how to set up dragula on a simple HTML list so users can drag items to reorder them.

Prompt 2

How do I use dragula to make a Kanban board where cards can be dragged between different columns?

Prompt 3

Give me a working example of dragula that lets users drag elements between two containers.

Prompt 4

How do I detect when a user finishes dragging an element with dragula and save the new order?

Frequently asked questions

What is dragula?

A lightweight JavaScript library that lets you add drag-and-drop to web pages with minimal setup, no framework required.

What language is dragula written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript.

What license does dragula use?

Use freely for any purpose including commercial, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

How hard is dragula to set up?

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

Who is dragula for?

Mainly developer.

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