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Electron

Build cross-platform desktop apps using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS with Electron, integrating web technologies into native desktop applications.

Electron is built in C++, distributed under the MIT License, 120.8k GitHub stars from 99 contributors, latest release v41.2.0.

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Language
C++
Latest Release
v41.2.0
License
MIT License

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Key Features

  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Leverages web technologies
  • Rich API for desktop development
  • Active community support
  • Wide range of plugins and extensions

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Community

Stars
120.8k
Contributors
99
Open Issues
857
Forks
17.1k

Frequently asked questions

What is Electron?

Build cross-platform desktop apps using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS with Electron, integrating web technologies into native desktop applications. It sits in the Development category and is written primarily in C++.

Is Electron free to use?

Yes. Electron is open source and distributed under the MIT License. Common capabilities called out in this directory include Cross-platform compatibility, Leverages web technologies, Rich API for desktop development.

What language is Electron written in?

Electron is written primarily in C++. The latest release tracked here is v41.2.0.

How popular is Electron on GitHub?

Electron has about 120.8k GitHub stars across about 99 contributors. Star counts are refreshed regularly and used as a proxy for community adoption.

What are alternatives to Electron?

People often compare Electron with Tauri, NW.js, Flutter. This directory focuses on open-source tools in the same space. Browse open-source alternatives to Electron at https://www.open-source-tools.com/alternatives/electron.

What category does Electron belong to?

Electron is categorized under Development (https://www.open-source-tools.com/categories/development), Framework (https://www.open-source-tools.com/categories/framework), Desktop (https://www.open-source-tools.com/categories/desktop), JavaScript (https://www.open-source-tools.com/categories/javascript).

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