Monaco MODX

The browser-based code editor that powers Visual Studio Code

Organization: Mat Dave
Creator: Mat Dave Jones (matdave)

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About Monaco MODX

Monaco Editor for MODX

This is a simple package that adds the Monaco Editor to MODX. It is a wrapper around the Monaco Editor, which is a browser-based code editor that powers Visual Studio Code.

Installation

To install this package, simply install it via the MODX package manager. You can find it by searching for "Monaco MODX".

Usage

To use the Monaco Editor, adjust your system settings for which_element_editor to "Monaco".

Customization

The Monaco Editor theme can be changed in the system settings under monaco.theme. For a list of options visit the readme.

Information

Released
February 2, 2026

Supported Database
MySQL

License
MIT

Supported Versions
2.6 - Current

Downloads
766

Documentation
Monaco MODX Documentation

Instructions

To use the Monaco Editor, adjust your system settings for which_element_editor to "Monaco".

New in 2.1.0-pl

  • Disable format on type/format on paste by default
  • Add system setting to control format on type/format on paste behavior

Current releases

2.1.0-pl
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February 2, 2026
2.6 - Current