React Flow is a powerful open-source library that enables developers to create interactive node-based interfaces in React applications. Here are its key features:
- Built-in Core Functionality: Includes drag-and-drop, zooming, panning, multi-node selection, and basic element management
- Customizable Components: Nodes are React components that support Tailwind CSS and custom styling
- Rich Plugin Ecosystem: Offers components like Background, Minimap, Controls, Panel, NodeToolbar, and NodeResizer
- Enterprise-Ready: Used by companies like Stripe and Typeform for various applications including:
- Process documentation tools
- Data processing interfaces
- Chatbot builders
- Machine learning visualizations
- Survey logic builders
- Dashboard construction tools
The library is MIT-licensed and maintains active development with recent updates supporting React 19 and Tailwind CSS 4. With 33.8K GitHub stars and 2.79M weekly installations, it's a proven solution for building complex visual interfaces.
