Launched January 6, 2026
react-scribble-pad
Annotations just made easy
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I recently built a powaful npm pacakge, lets you add a fully transparent sketching layer on top of any webpage. Users can freely draw, type notes, place stickers and use as a whiteboard while still seeing and interacting with the content beneath.
A React component that adds a transparent sketching layer for drawing, notes and stickers over any webpage.
- for
- React developers who need in-page annotation or whiteboard features.
works withReact
Key features
5 features of react-scribble-pad
- Transparent sketch layer — Overlays a fully transparent canvas on top of existing page content.
- Freehand drawing — Users can draw freely with mouse or touch.
- Typed notes — Add text notes directly on the overlay.
- Sticker support — Place predefined stickers on the canvas.
- Interactive underlying page — The underlying page remains visible and interactive while annotating.
Use cases
- Add a collaborative whiteboard to a product demo page
- Allow users to annotate screenshots within a web app
- Enable designers to sketch ideas directly on a live site
react-scribble-pad FAQ
Is react-scribble-pad still maintained?+
No, the package is marked as deprecated due to a security risk.
Can I use it with private npm packages?+
The npm pricing page shows private packages are available only on paid plans, but the library itself does not enforce any package-type restrictions.
What dependencies does it have?+
The npm listing shows it has three dependencies, but they are not detailed in the readme.
How do I get started using the component?+
The package does not include a README, so you’ll need to inspect the source or examples to learn how to import and use it.
Summarized by DevHunt from npmjs.com · Oct 7, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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