Highcharts

---
name: highcharts
version: 1.0.0
description: Create enterprise-grade interactive charts with Highcharts including
  stock and map visualizations
type: reference
author: workspace-hub
category: data-visualization
tags:
- charts
- highcharts
- enterprise
- stock
- maps
- accessibility
platforms:
- web
- javascript
- typescript
capabilities: []
requires: []
scripts_exempt: true
---

# Highcharts

## When to Use This Skill

Use Highcharts when you need:
- **Enterprise features** - Stock charts, Gantt charts, network diagrams
- **Accessibility** - WCAG compliant, screen reader support
- **Financial charts** - Advanced stock/trading visualizations
- **Professional quality** - Polished, production-ready charts
- **Export capabilities** - PDF, PNG, SVG, Excel exports built-in
- **Commercial support** - Professional licensing and support available

**License Note:** Highcharts is free for non-commercial use. Commercial use requires a license.

**Avoid when:**
- Budget constraints (use Chart.js or ECharts)
- Maximum customization needed (use D3.js)
- Only need basic charts (use Chart.js)

## Resources

- **Official Docs**: https://www.highcharts.com/docs/
- **API Reference**: https://api.highcharts.com/highcharts/
- **Demos**: https://www.highcharts.com/demo
- **GitHub**: https://github.com/highcharts/highcharts
- **Support**: https://www.highcharts.com/support

## Sub-Skills

- [1. Basic Line Chart (+2)](1-basic-line-chart/SKILL.md)
- [1. Enable Accessibility (+3)](1-enable-accessibility/SKILL.md)
- [With React (+1)](with-react/SKILL.md)

## Sub-Skills

- [Example 1: Stock Chart with Time Series (+5)](example-1-stock-chart-with-time-series/SKILL.md)
- [Basic Charts (+5)](basic-charts/SKILL.md)
- [CDN (+1)](cdn/SKILL.md)
- [TypeScript Support](typescript-support/SKILL.md)
- [Boost Module (Large Datasets) (+2)](boost-module-large-datasets/SKILL.md)
- [Theming](theming/SKILL.md)
- [Licensing](licensing/SKILL.md)
- [Performance Tips](performance-tips/SKILL.md)