Is p5.js free and open source?

Yes. p5.js is free and open source, released under the LGPL-2.1 license. You can view and contribute to the source at https://github.com/processing/p5.js.

What language is p5.js written in?

p5.js is primarily written in JavaScript.

What are open-source alternatives to p5.js?

Other open-source creator / media tools on OSSDrop include yt-dlp, Stable Diffusion web UI, ComfyUI, Whisper.

p5.js

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JavaScript library for creative coding, drawing graphics and interactive visuals in the browser.

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Creator / Media·LGPL-2.1·JavaScript·23.9k stars·added 2026-08-31

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What is p5.js?
p5.js is an open-source creator / media tool — JavaScript library for creative coding, drawing graphics and interactive visuals in the browser. It is written in JavaScript.
Is p5.js free and open source?
Yes. p5.js is free and open source, released under the LGPL-2.1 license. You can view and contribute to the source at https://github.com/processing/p5.js.
What language is p5.js written in?
p5.js is primarily written in JavaScript.
What are open-source alternatives to p5.js?
Other open-source creator / media tools on OSSDrop include yt-dlp, Stable Diffusion web UI, ComfyUI, Whisper.

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