Show HN: Collab Word in Web - A collaborative DOCX Editor with MS Word Parity

Category: web-framework

Tags: docx, collaboration, e2ee, editor, web

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 8, Documentation: 3, Utility: 6)

Collab Word in Web is a browser-based DOCX editor that aims for MS Word parity and adds real-time collaborative editing with end-to-end encryption and ephemeral rooms. It renders DOCX directly in the DOM and uses an intent-based sync protocol over encrypted envelopes, supporting offline editing and reconciliation. The project is technically ambitious, but the README is minimal and adoption may be limited by the lack of account persistence and documentation.

Target audience: frontend developers, backend developers, devops, end users

Repository: https://collab.word-in-web.com/

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