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source: https://qlik.dev/extend/extensions/nebula-js/
last_updated: 2026-06-02T18:15:45+01:00
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# nebula.js

nebula.js is the recommended framework for building custom visualization extensions on Qlik Cloud.
It provides lifecycle-aware hooks for accessing rendering elements, data, and selection state, and
integrates with modern front-end tooling through a local development server.

- [Build your first extension](quickstart/first-extension) - Follow a step-by-step tutorial to build a table visualization using nebula.js.
- [Set up your environment](set-up-nebula-environment/) - Install the nebula.js CLI and configure your development environment.
- [Deploy an extension](deploy-extension/nebula-sense) - Package and upload your extension to Qlik Cloud Analytics.