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Dev tools · January 9, 2012

My open source form builder

Link to project: https://github.com/haldun/myformbuilder Link to working app: http://haldun.me/myformbuilder/editor.html A simple JavaScript based form builder. Currently it has no backend, just generates form structure in JSON. Any feedback is welcomed. Thanks.

My open source form builder launched on January 9, 2012 with 17 votes, #66 of 306 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 14 years on.

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In plain words

My open source form builder is a JavaScript-based tool for creating forms visually. It is designed for developers who need to generate form structures without backend dependencies. The builder outputs form data in JSON format, making it easy to integrate into web projects. It is available as an open-source project on GitHub and includes a working editor for testing and building forms.

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From the sources

Form builder in javascript. Contribute to haldun/myformbuilder development by creating an account on GitHub.

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