You have a few methods to choose from when starting on your journey with CKEditor 5:
- Using CKEditor 5 Builder for the smoothest setup with live preview and multiple integration options.
- Using npm, where you use a JavaScript package and build the editor with a bundler.
- Using CDN, where you use our cloud-distributed CDN in a no-build setup.
- Using a ZIP file, where you download the ready-to-run files and copy them to your project.
- Choosing one of the pre-made integrations with popular frameworks.
The notes on how to download, install, and add CKEditor 5 to your application are described in the Getting started with CKEditor 5 article.
When installing or updating, you can choose between the regular release line, which includes the latest features and improvements, or the LTS Edition, which emphasizes long-term stability with no breaking changes during its support cycle.
This is especially useful for teams that prefer predictable updates and minimal maintenance effort. To learn more, please see Using LTS Edition.