Getting Started

Introduction

Welcome to UCD.js documentation.

Welcome to UCD.js, a comprehensive toolkit for working with the Unicode Character Database in JavaScript.

What is UCD.js?

UCD.js is a collection of tools and utilities that make it easy to work with Unicode data in JavaScript applications. It provides a modern, type-safe API for accessing Unicode Character Database properties, performing character analysis, and building Unicode-aware applications.

The project consists of several packages that work together:

Core Packages

Essential utilities for Unicode data access and manipulation

CLI Tools

Command-line utilities for Unicode exploration and analysis

Key Features

UCD.js provides a comprehensive set of features for Unicode development:

  • Complete Unicode Coverage: Access to all Unicode Character Database properties and categories
  • Type-Safe API: Full TypeScript support with accurate type definitions for all Unicode properties
  • Modular Architecture: Use only the packages you need with tree-shaking support
  • Performance Optimized: Efficient data structures and algorithms for fast Unicode operations
  • Modern JavaScript: ES modules with support for Node.js and browser environments
  • CLI Tools: Command-line utilities for Unicode data exploration and development workflows
  • Well Documented: Comprehensive documentation with examples and best practices
  • Active Development: Regular updates following Unicode Standard releases