SCORM 1.2
The most widely supported e-learning standard. Works with virtually every LMS including Cornerstone, SAP SuccessFactors, Docebo, and TalentLMS.
Open-source SCORM, cmi5 & LTI course authoring framework
Build CourseCode projects in local files, preview them in the browser, and package the same course for SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, cmi5, or LTI delivery.
Package one course for the LMS format you need
CourseCode produces a universal build with runtime-selected LMS drivers. You can target common LMS formats from the same source project instead of maintaining separate course versions.
SCORM 2004
Enterprise-grade standard with advanced sequencing and detailed interaction reporting. Ideal for compliance training and regulated industries.
cmi5
The modern successor to SCORM built on xAPI. Richer data, flexible launching, and better support for mobile and offline learning scenarios.
LTI
Direct integration with LMS platforms like Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle through Learning Tools Interoperability — no ZIP uploads required.
Open project files instead of locked authoring files
CourseCode projects are regular files you can edit, review, version, and automate. Use the CLI directly, connect AI tools through MCP, or hand the same project to CourseCode Desktop.
Free & open source
Author locally without per-seat licenses. The framework and desktop app are open source.
MCP for AI tools
Connect an AI assistant to preview pages, inspect screenshots, run lint checks, and test interactions against the course.
Code-first or GUI
Use the CLI and your editor, or use CourseCode Desktop for a button-based workflow over the same project format.
Who it is for
Instructional designers
Create SCORM and cmi5 courses without authoring-seat licenses. Use Desktop if you prefer the GUI over the CLI.
Developers & L&D teams
Build custom course workflows, integrations, and delivery pipelines. Extend the framework with plugins for interactions, components, and styles.
Organizations evaluating tools
Evaluate the workflow in a local project before committing to a toolchain. No trial account is required.
What the framework includes
Rich interactions
Multiple choice, drag-and-drop, matching, sequencing, hotspots, fill-in-the-blank — all WCAG accessible and LMS-reportable out of the box.
MCP + AI tooling
Let AI tools navigate the preview, capture screenshots, run lint checks, and test interactions through MCP.
Preview & visual editing
Live local preview with hot reload, in-browser visual editing, config panels, and debug tools — no LMS upload needed during development.
How it works
Run npm install -g coursecode and coursecode create my-course to scaffold a new project.
Edit slides directly, or use an AI assistant to draft pages and interactions from source materials.
Run coursecode preview to test locally with simulated LMS tracking and visual editing.
Export as SCORM, cmi5, or LTI — or deploy to CourseCode Cloud for hosted delivery.
Self-managed by default, Cloud when useful
Open-source framework (free)
- Full course runtime and tooling
- SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, cmi5, LTI export
- MCP tools for AI-driven preview checks and interaction tests
- Local preview, build, and self-managed deployment
- Plugin system for custom interactions and components
Optional CourseCode Cloud
- Hosted previews and deployment
- Team access and managed authentication
- Analytics, licensing, and seat enforcement
- Managed AI credits for teams that do not want individual API keys
Framework works without cloud.