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Sandpack

Live code editor and preview. In-browser bundling.

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What is it?

A live coding environment you can embed in your app — users write code and see the result instantly, without leaving the page.

Why use it at a hackathon?

When you're building an educational or coding tool and want users to experiment with code and see results live — Sandpack handles all the complexity.

Common use

Coding bootcamp platforms, tech education for underserved communities, interactive programming tutorials, code challenge platforms.

Tags
code-editorpreviewplaygroundbundling
At a glance
Setup time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: beginner
Skill: Beginner. Embed with a few props. Much easier than Monaco for full live-preview use cases. Built by the CodeSandbox team.
Impact context
Challenge domains
Education & AccessEconomic Equity
SDGs
Quality EducationDecent WorkIndustry & Innovation
Related components
Monaco Editor
VS Code's editor as a component. Syntax highlighting, intellisense.
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