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JS Libraries

JavaScript libraries simplify common tasks such as data manipulation, date handling, and more. These libraries can be accessed using their imported names inside Appsmith.

Built-in JS Libraries​

Appsmith provides the following built-in JavaScript libraries that can be utilized in your applications.

Lodash​

Lodash provides functions for common programming tasks such as formatting data, iterating over collections, and manipulating arrays and objects.
{{ _.sortBy(fetchUsers.data, ["age"]) }}

Moment​

simplifies working with dates and times in JavaScript by providing functions for parsing, validating, manipulating, and displaying dates and times.
{{ moment(datePicker1.selectedDate.format('DD MMM')) }}

Fast XML Parser​

Fast XML Parser can be used to work with cryptographic algorithms and protocols in JavaScript.
{{ xmlParser.parse(xmlAPI.data) }}

Forge​

Forge can be used to work with cryptographic algorithms and protocols in JavaScript.
export default {
  hash() {
    var md = forge.md.sha256.create();
    md.update("The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog");
    return md.digest().toHex();
  },
};

External JS Libraries​

You can also follow this guide to install external javascript libraries that are not loaded by default into your application.