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TutorialKit
Build interactive coding tutorials that drive framework adoption
TutorialKit lets you author live, browser‑based coding tutorials with zero setup, using WebContainer to run real code instantly, helping users learn and adopt your UI library or design system.
Overview
Audience
TutorialKit is aimed at framework authors, design‑system teams, technical writers, and educators who want to provide hands‑on, interactive experiences without managing servers or complex build pipelines.
Capabilities
The library leverages the WebContainer API to execute real Node.js code directly in the browser, supporting TypeScript, Astro, and common UI libraries out of the box. Authors can define step‑by‑step flows, customize the UI, and embed live editors that give instant feedback. Because it runs entirely client‑side, tutorials are portable and can be hosted on any static site.
Deployment
With a simple npm install and a few configuration files, TutorialKit can be integrated into existing documentation sites or deployed as a standalone tutorial portal. The MIT‑licensed package works on modern browsers that support WebAssembly, ensuring a frictionless experience for end users.
Highlights
Zero‑configuration live code execution via WebContainer
Built‑in support for Astro, TypeScript, and popular UI frameworks
Customizable UI and step sequencing for guided learning
Seamless integration with existing documentation sites
Pros
- Runs real code in the browser without a backend
- Instant feedback accelerates learning
- MIT license encourages community contributions
- Extensible with TypeScript and Astro
Considerations
- Requires modern browsers with WebAssembly support
- Advanced customizations have a learning curve
- Limited to client‑side execution environments
- Performance depends on the user's device
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Fit guide
Great for
- Framework authors seeking interactive onboarding
- Design‑system teams wanting hands‑on demos
- Technical writers creating live documentation
- Educators building browser‑based coding labs
Not ideal when
- Projects that need server‑side runtime or heavy backend integration
- Audiences on legacy browsers lacking WebAssembly
- Use cases requiring native OS APIs
- Scenarios demanding massive computational resources
How teams use it
Onboarding new developers
Accelerates learning by letting developers write and run code instantly within the docs.
Showcasing UI component library
Provides interactive demos that users can tweak and see results live.
Teaching language fundamentals
Enables step‑by‑step exercises with immediate feedback in the browser.
Running design system guidelines
Allows designers to experiment with tokens and styles directly in a live tutorial.
Tech snapshot
TypeScript83%
CSS7%
Astro4%
JavaScript4%
MDX1%
HTML1%
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a backend server to run tutorials?
No. TutorialKit runs all code client‑side using the WebContainer API.
Which browsers are supported?
Any modern browser that supports WebAssembly (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Can I host tutorials on a static site?
Yes. The package works on any static hosting platform.
How does TutorialKit execute code?
It spins up a WebContainer instance that emulates a Node.js environment directly in the browser.
Is TutorialKit free to use?
Yes. It is released under the MIT license.
Project at a glance
Active- Stars
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- Forks
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LicenseMIT
Repo age1 year old
Last commit2 months ago
Primary languageTypeScript
Last synced 2 hours ago