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# Migrate from ProseMirror to SuperDoc

SuperDoc is built on ProseMirror but provides a complete document editing solution rather than a framework.

### Key differences

| ProseMirror                         | SuperDoc                         |
| ----------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| Framework requiring extensive setup | Ready-to-use DOCX editor         |
| Manual schema definition            | Pre-built Word-compatible schema |
| DIY file format support             | Native DOCX import/export        |
| Custom plugin system                | Module-based features            |

### What changes

```javascript theme={null}
// ProseMirror
import { EditorState } from "prosemirror-state";
import { EditorView } from "prosemirror-view";
import { Schema } from "prosemirror-model";
// ... 100+ lines of setup

// SuperDoc
import { SuperDoc } from "superdoc";
const superdoc = new SuperDoc({
  selector: "#editor",
  document: "document.docx",
});
```

### Accessing ProseMirror internals

While SuperDoc doesn't support custom ProseMirror plugins, you can access the underlying instances:

```javascript theme={null}
superdoc.on("editorCreate", ({ editor }) => {
  const view = editor.view; // ProseMirror EditorView
  const state = view.state; // ProseMirror EditorState
  const schema = state.schema; // ProseMirror Schema
});
```

### Limitations

* **No custom plugins**: SuperDoc modules aren't ProseMirror plugins
* **Fixed schema**: Can't modify the document schema
* **Controlled commands**: Use SuperDoc's command set, not raw transactions

### Custom functionality

If you need features SuperDoc doesn't provide, you have limited options:

* Use SuperEditor for lower-level access
* Request features via GitHub issues
* Consider if SuperDoc is the right fit

## Need help?

* [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/superdoc-dev/superdoc/issues)
* [Discord Community](https://discord.com/invite/b9UuaZRyaB)
* Email: [q@superdoc.dev](mailto:q@superdoc.dev)