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ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript: A complete 2D and 3D mapping and data visualization API
@arcgis/core
A minified, unbuilt version of the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript core API's ES modules. Use the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript to build compelling web apps that unlock your data's potential with interactive user experiences and stunning 2D and 3D visualizations. The SDK includes the core API and a set of web component libraries that encapsulate the API's functionality into ready-to-use UI elements.
Want to get started immediately? See Get started or try out the sample applications for a variety of popular frameworks, module bundlers, and TypeScript.
Documentation
Get started
Install the package into your project:
npm install @arcgis/core
Resources
Issues
- General questions about using these modules or the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript? See the Esri developer community.
- Technical support.
Licensing
COPYRIGHT © Esri
This package is licensed under the terms described in the LICENSE.md file, located in the root of the package.
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ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript: A complete 2D and 3D mapping and data visualization API
The npm package @arcgis/core receives a total of 226,055 weekly downloads. As such, @arcgis/core popularity was classified as popular.
We found that @arcgis/core demonstrated a healthy version release cadence and project activity because the last version was released less than a year ago. It has 5 open source maintainers collaborating on the project.
Package last updated on 27 Oct 2025
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