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Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2014-07-17

★ 1JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · easy

TL;DR

A JavaScript tool for organizing and charting complex data objects, built on HighCharts, still early and evolving.

Mindmap

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  root((angel))
    Inputs
      Raw data objects
      Multi-word keys
    Outputs
      HighCharts visualizations
      Sorted objects
    Use Cases
      Build analytics dashboards
      Sort structured data
      Visualize voting patterns
    Tech Stack
      JavaScript
      HighCharts

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Turn raw data objects into readable HighCharts visualizations for a dashboard.

REASON 2

Sort complex JavaScript objects, including ones with multi-word keys.

REASON 3

Build a trend or pattern display for something like voting results or website analytics.

REASON 4

Prototype a data organization layer for a web app that needs charting.

What's in the stack?

JavaScriptHighCharts

How it stacks up

a15n/angel0xmukesh/docusaurus-tutoriala15n/andrewscheuermann
Stars111
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2014-07-172021-12-272015-01-11
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasymoderate
Complexity2/52/51/5
Audiencedeveloperdevelopergeneral

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 30min

README is minimal and the project is still in active, early development.

License is not stated in the available content.

Yoink these prompts

Prompt 1
Help me install angel and use it to chart a sample dataset with HighCharts.
Prompt 2
Show me how angel sorts JavaScript objects with multi-word keys, and where that logic lives in the code.
Prompt 3
Using angel as a starting point, help me build a small analytics dashboard that visualizes voting data.
Prompt 4
Review angel's current data-format handling and suggest how to extend it to accept a new data shape.

Frequently asked questions

wtf is angel?

A JavaScript tool for organizing and charting complex data objects, built on HighCharts, still early and evolving.

What language is angel written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript, HighCharts.

Is angel actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2014-07-17).

What license does angel use?

License is not stated in the available content.

How hard is angel to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is angel for?

Mainly developer.

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