# Pretext

> Fast, accurate text measurement and layout

A library to measure and lay out text without touching the DOM.

- Source: https://github.com/chenglou/pretext
- Homepage: http://chenglou.me/pretext/
- License: MIT
- Language: TypeScript
- Stars: 50692
- Forks: 2751
- Contributors: 27
- Last commit: 2026-10-04
- Purpose: Developer tools, Design & creative
- Runs on: Library / SDK
- For: Personal, Enterprise

## Worth score: 71/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 24/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 15/25
- Community: 11/15
- Readiness: 11/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/chenglou/pretext
Updated: 2026-10-05