> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/legal/frameworks.md).

# Frameworks

Elements is a native macOS application built using Objective-C and Swift. It also uses the following frameworks:

* [Tailwind CSS](https://tailwindcss.com), a utility-first CSS framework for rapidly building modern websites.
* [GSAP](https://gsap.com/) (Business License), an industry-standard JavaScript animation library.
* [AlpineJS](https://alpinejs.dev), a modern, lightweight JavaScript framework.
* [Slate Text Editor](https://github.com/ianstormtaylor/slate), a completely customisable framework for building rich text editors.
* [Slim Framework](https://www.slimframework.com), which helps developers write simple yet powerful web applications and APIs.
* [PHPMailer framework](https://github.com/PHPMailer/PHPMailer), a popular email-sending library for PHP.
* [MultiMarkdown](https://fletcherpenney.net/multimarkdown/), a framework for converting minimally marked-up plain text.
* [Monaco Editor](https://microsoft.github.io/monaco-editor/), an open-source code editor framework from Microsoft.
* [Sparkle](https://sparkle-project.org), update framework for macOS applications.
* [Google Material Symbols](https://github.com/google/material-design-icons/blob/main/LICENSE). Elements includes a subset of [these icons](https://fonts.google.com/icons).
* [Tabler Icons](https://github.com/tabler/tabler-icons/blob/main/LICENSE). Elements includes the filled icons from this set.
* [Hero Icons](https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/blob/master/LICENSE). Elements includes the outline and filled icons from this set.


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