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tanhauhau/reactjs.org

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2019-10-29

JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · easy

TLDR

The source code for React's official documentation website, built with Gatsby and open to community contributions.

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  root((reactjs.org))
    What it does
      Hosts React docs
      Builds reactjs.org
      Supports translations
    Tech stack
      Gatsby
      JavaScript
      Markdown
    Use cases
      Fix docs typos
      Add tutorials
      Translate the site
    Audience
      React developers
      Contributors
      Translators

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Fix a confusing explanation or typo in the official React documentation.

USE CASE 2

Add a new tutorial or guide section to the docs site.

USE CASE 3

Translate the documentation site into another language.

USE CASE 4

Preview documentation changes locally before submitting a pull request.

What is it built with?

GatsbyJavaScriptMarkdown

How does it compare?

tanhauhau/reactjs.org3rd-eden/ircb.ioa15n/a15n
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2019-10-292016-11-162019-04-07
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasyeasy
Complexity2/52/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdevelopergeneral

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

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 30min

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Help me set up this repo locally so I can preview changes to the React docs.
Prompt 2
Show me how to fix a typo in a React docs page and submit a pull request.
Prompt 3
Explain the contribution guidelines for writing tutorials vs API reference pages.
Prompt 4
Walk me through joining the translation effort for this documentation site.

Frequently asked questions

What is reactjs.org?

The source code for React's official documentation website, built with Gatsby and open to community contributions.

What language is reactjs.org written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes Gatsby, JavaScript, Markdown.

Is reactjs.org actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2019-10-29).

How hard is reactjs.org to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is reactjs.org for?

Mainly developer.

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