Frequently asked question

Can ArcGIS APIs for JavaScript be downloaded and installed locally?

Last Published: October 1, 2025
Yes, the API can be downloaded and installed locally; however, using the hosted ArcGIS JavaScript API is recommended. To use the hosted version, add the following script tag to the page:

<script type="text/javascript" src="https://serverapi.arcgisonline.com/jsapi/arcgis/?v=2.0"></script>


For more information, please see the following help topic for the ArcGIS API for JavaScript.

Article ID: 000010278

Software:
  • ArcGIS Server

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