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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and WordPress.org and has been in the index since 29 Jun 2026. How this is checked

highlight.js is an open-source JavaScript library that automatically detects and highlights syntax in source code. It supports web browsers, Node.js, Deno, CDNs, ES modules, and integrations with common JavaScript frameworks.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeBSD-3-ClauseWebCloud-managed
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25.0kstars
3.7kforks
1alternative
11features
2006since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Displaying source code with syntax highlighting across web pages and JavaScript applications.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: web developers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: BSD-3-Clause · platforms: CLI, WEB · deployment: browser, cloud_managed

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Record sources: wordpress.org · wordpress.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Highlight sits in PulseGate's Frameworks & SDKs category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on displaying source code with syntax highlighting across web pages and JavaScript applications. Inferred · not functionally tested: Highlight is an open-source project aimed at web developers. Basis unknown · not verified: Highlight is free to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web.

Behind Highlight is highlight.js contributors, and it first shipped in 2006. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 25k stars and 2 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are Automatic Detection, 193 Languages, and 516 Themes.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Automatic Detection
  • 193 Languages
  • 516 Themes
  • HTML Markup Support
  • Zero Dependencies
  • JavaScript Framework Support

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
syntax-highlightingjavascript-librarycode-renderingdeveloper-tooling

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Written with
Claude Code
Runs on
BrowserCloud-managed
Written with — evidence
Claude Code
commit 1e4eb4bf55ed · since Aug 2026

Trust & compliance

License
BSD-3-Clause
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Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Oct · 21:20 UTC
    Highlight Js seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about Highlight

What does Highlight do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Highlight focuses on displaying source code with syntax highlighting across web pages and JavaScript applications. It is catalogued under Frameworks & SDKs on PulseGate.
Who should use Highlight?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Highlight is an open-source project built for web developers.
Does Highlight have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Highlight is free to use.
What platforms does Highlight run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Highlight runs on the web.
Is Highlight still maintained?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 2 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to Highlight?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Code Syntax Highlighting Block, Highlighting Code Block, and Code Block Pro.Code Syntax Highlighting BlockHighlighting Code BlockCode Block Pro
Who develops Highlight?
Highlight is developed by highlight.js contributors.
When did Highlight launch?
Highlight first shipped in 2006.

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