Introduction to MistWarp
MistWarp is a powerful, feature-rich modification of Scratch that enhances the original platform with advanced performance optimizations, extensive customization options, and a comprehensive addon system.
What Makes MistWarp Special?
🚀 Performance Enhancements
- Turbo Compilation: Projects run significantly faster with our optimized compiler
- Advanced Rendering: Improved graphics performance and reduced lag
- Memory Optimization: Better memory management for large projects
- 60+ FPS Support: Smooth animations at higher frame rates
🎨 Theming & Customization
- Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes with multiple dark theme variants
- Custom Themes: Create and share your own visual themes
- Interface Customization: Customize the editor layout and appearance
- CSS Variables: Fine-tune every aspect of the visual design
🔧 Addon System
- 80+ Built-in Addons: Enhance functionality with our extensive addon library
- Custom Addons: Develop your own addons with our powerful API
- Addon Manager: Easy installation and management of addons
- Real-time Configuration: Change addon settings without reloading
💻 Developer Tools
- Advanced Debugger: Step through code, set breakpoints, and inspect variables
- Performance Profiler: Analyze project performance and optimize bottlenecks
- Extension Development: Create custom blocks and extensions
- API Access: Programmatic control over the editor and runtime
Key Differences from Scratch
| Feature | Scratch | TurboWarp | MistWarp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | Slow | Fast | Highly optimized compiler |
| Themes | Light only | Dark mode | Custom themes |
| Addons | None | 80+ built-in addons | ~90 built-in addons |
| Frame Rate | 30 FPS | 60 FPS | 10,000+ FPS |
| Customization | Limited | Limited | Extensive customization |
Architecture Overview
MistWarp is built on a modular architecture consisting of several key components:
- scratch-gui: The user interface and editor
- scratch-vm: The runtime engine that executes projects
- scratch-render: The rendering engine for sprites and stage
- scratch-blocks: The visual block editor
- Addon System: Modular enhancement system
- Theme Engine: Dynamic theming and styling system
Getting Started
Ready to dive in? Here's what you can do next:
- Access MistWarp - Get started with MistWarp web app
- Quick Start Guide - Understand key differences from Scratch
- Migration Guide - Move from Scratch to MistWarp
- GUI Internals - Technical architecture documentation
Development
- GitHub: https://github.com/MistWarp - Source code and issue tracking
- Issues: Report technical problems and bugs
- Contributions: Submit improvements and fixes
Continue to Getting Started to access MistWarp.