Eclipse Theia - a platform for more than just code editors!

Are you interested in building a tool based on modern web technologies which is more than just a code editor? Are you looking for a solid framework to build a toolchain including graphical views, form-based editors and a complex data model? Do you want to deviate from the typical code-centric UX that tools such as VS Code provide? Then read only, Eclipse Theia might perfectly suit your needs!

Eclipse Theia is a platform for building web-based IDEs and tools. It is also sort of a modern alternative to Eclipse RCP. One of Theia’s core advantages over other tools is its extensibility, adaptability and flexibility. However, this sounds pretty abstract, so what does this really mean in practice? We recently gave a talk at TheiaCon providing examples of features you can very easily implement and/or adapt in Eclipse Theia. This includes adaptations to the workbench itself, but of course also integrating typical features such as non-code editors. In case you missed the talk and want to learn what’s possible in Theia, here is a recording:

Are you planning to build a web-based tool and are looking for the right platform to use? EclipseSource is focussed on providing consultations and implementations services for tools in general and web-based tools in particular. We have extensive experience in using platforms such as Eclipse Theia or VS Code and can support your architectural decisions, your knowledge building and even your implementation. Get in contact with us to discuss how we can support you best!