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What (like AI, collaboration, or file export) do you need?
ClassicEditor .create( document.querySelector( '#editor' ), ', 'bold', 'italic', 'link' ] ) .then( editor => console.log( 'Editor initialized successfully!' ); ) .catch( error => console.error( error ); ); Use code with caution. Option 2: For Commercial Projects
If your application is licensed under GPL (or a compatible license like AGPL), you . You can use CKEditor 5 for free. You simply include the open-source version from npm or the CDN.
The license key is a unique string provided by CKSource that: Activates premium plugins. Removes "unlicensed copy" warnings in the editor UI. Ensures your project is compliant with their legal terms. 2. Why is this a "Hot" Topic?
A commercial subscription gives you a dedicated license key string.
The "hot" license, also known as the " CKEditor 5 commercial license," is a special type of license that provides immediate access to premium features and support. The term "hot" likely refers to the fast-tracked support and the ability to quickly integrate the editor into commercial projects.
Preserves formatting, tables, and styles when pasting content directly from Microsoft Office. How to Obtain and Activate Your Key
catch (error) console.error('Failed to load license from storage:', error);
Is your application or commercial/closed-source ? Which version of CKEditor 5 is installed in your project?
If you don’t need premium features, skip the key entirely.
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To use properly with a license key, you must include it in your editor configuration at initialization. The correct method depends on whether you are using the open-source (GPL) version or a commercial/premium plan . 1. Adding the License Key
If your project is fully compliant with the GPLv2+ license, you do not need to pay for a commercial key. CKEditor allows open-source developers to explicitly configure the editor to acknowledge its open-source status, which suppresses the license warnings. 4. How to Implement the CKEditor 5 License Key