Electron

Electron gives developers a way to turn web application skills into installable desktop software. A project can target Windows, macOS and Linux while sharing much of its code. Teams can use it for tools that need a custom interface alongside desktop functions such as opening files, displaying notifications or working with the clipboard. It is a development framework, not a program for running existing applications.

Developers can use much of the same code for desktop applications on several operating systems.

Each application combines a Chromium-powered window with Node.js access to system functions and external packages. Developers separate background tasks from the code that draws the interface, then build screens with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. The framework provides menus and dialog boxes, supports application updates, and works with tools that prepare apps for distribution. Browser inspection tools help developers examine interface behavior while they work.

Features:

• Create desktop windows using HTML and CSS
• Run JavaScript tasks through Node.js
• Add system menus and dialog boxes
• Access files, notifications and clipboard functions
• Provide updates for installed applications
• Inspect interfaces with browser developer tools