awesome-electron

Useful resources for creating apps with Electron
https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome-electron

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Tools
- For Electron
  - RxDB - A realtime NoSQL database.
  - adblocker-electron - Block ads and trackers.
  - UpdateRocks! - Auto-update service. Free for open source projects.
  - Hydraulic Conveyor - CLI tool that deploys apps without needing any special update servers, multi-platform CI, or code changes.
  - Aptabase - Analytics for apps. Open source, privacy-friendly, and simple.
  - electron-store - Save and load data like user preferences, app state, cache, etc.
  - electron-util - Useful utilities for developing apps and modules.
  - electron-builder - Create installers.
  - got - Simplified HTTP requests.
  - electron-vite - Fast and easy-to-use build tool integrated with Vite.
  - electron-context-menu - Extensible context menu.
  - electron-release-server - Self-hosted release server with front-end & auto-updater support.
  - NeDB - Embedded persistent or in-memory database.
  - electron-dl - Simplified file downloads.
  - electron-unhandled - Catch unhandled errors and promise rejections.
  - electron-localshortcut - Add keyboard shortcuts locally to a window.
  - electron-pdf-window - View PDF files in browser windows.
  - electron-timber - Pretty logger.
  - electron-log - Simple logging.
  - electron-is-accelerator - Check if a string is a valid accelerator.
  - electron-about-window - 'About This App' window.
  - electronegativity - Identify misconfigurations and security anti-patterns.
  - electron-debug - Adds useful debug features.
  - debugtron - Debug in-production Electron-based apps.
  - electron-serve - Static file serving (Useful for routing, like `react-router`).
  - electron-is-dev - Check if Electron is running in development.
  - electron-better-ipc - Simplified IPC communication.
  - electron-reloader - Simple auto-reloading during development.
  - fix-path - Fix the $PATH on macOS when run from a GUI app. Useful when spawning a child process.
  - electronmon - Monitor and reload apps out-of-process during development.
  - electron-chrome-extension - Add support for Chrome extensions.
  - electron-packager - Package and distribute your app.
  - electron-rebuild - Rebuild native Node.js modules against the currently installed Electron version.
  - debug-menu - Chrome-like "inspect element" context-menu.
  - electron-installer-redhat - Create a Red Hat package.
  - electron-download - Download the Electron release zip from GitHub.
  - electron-osx-sign - Code-signing for macOS apps.
  - ember-electron - Build, test, and package Ember apps.
  - elemon - Live-reload your app during development.
  - chromium-net-errors - Chromium's network errors as custom error classes.
  - run-electron - Run Electron without all the junk terminal output.
  - pluggable-electron - Build apps that can be extended through plugins.
  - ember-electron - Build, test, and package Ember apps.
  - electron-devtools-installer - Install DevTools extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
  - adblocker-electron - Block ads and trackers.
  - electron-packager - Package and distribute your app.
  - electron-installer-windows - Create a Windows package.
  - electron-installer-debian - Create a Debian package.
  - electron-installer-redhat - Create a Red Hat package.
  - electron-download - Download the Electron release zip from GitHub.
  - electron-rebuild - Rebuild native Node.js modules against the currently installed Electron version.
  - electron-osx-sign - Code-signing for macOS apps.
  - electron-webauthn-mac - Native WebAuthn/Passkey support for macOS apps via Apple's AuthenticationServices framework.
  - trilogy - TypeScript SQLite database layer with support for both native C++ and pure JavaScript backends.
  - Hydraulic Conveyor - CLI tool that deploys apps without needing any special update servers, multi-platform CI, or code changes.
- Using Electron
  - electron-pdf - Generate PDF from URL, HTML, or Markdown files on the command-line.
  - electron-stream - Streaming wrapper.
  - electron-mocha - Run Mocha tests in Electron.
  - jest-electron - Run and debug Jest unit tests in a browser environment.
  - nativefier - Create an app of any website.
  - Reactotron - Inspect your React and React Native apps.
Articles
- Using Electron
  - Building a file explorer with Electron, Quasar, and Vue - Focused on design and code decisions and Electron security.
  - Electron Fundamentals
  - Building a desktop application with Electron
  - Codesigning your app for macOS
  - Auto-updating apps for macOS and Windows: The complete guide
  - Building a desktop app with Electron, React, and Redux
  - Migrating Slack's Desktop App to BrowserView - Slack rewrote their Electron app with `BrowserView`, Redux, Rx, and TypeScript, to fix its performance problems.
  - Electron on the App Store - A 5-part series about the journey of making and publishing an Electron app to the Mac App Store.
  - Using Google Analytics to gather usage statistics in Electron - How to collect anonymous user statistics.
  - Notarizing your Electron app - How to configure your app packaging for Apple's notarization.
  - Making Electron apps feel native on Mac
  - Codesigning your app for macOS
  - Building a desktop application with Electron
  - Auto-updating apps for macOS and Windows: The complete guide
  - Electron on the App Store - A 5-part series about the journey of making and publishing an Electron app to the Mac App Store.
  - Introducing BrowserView for Electron - New Electron API to embed web apps with fewer bugs and improved performance.
Apps
- Closed Source
  - RunJS - Playground for JavaScript and TypeScript.
  - Rosefinch - Store and run SQL queries.
  - Nota - Pro writing app designed for local Markdown files.
  - 1Clipboard - Universal clipboard manager.
  - Slack - Desktop version.
  - Prepros - Compile almost any preprocessing language with live browser refresh.
  - Typetalk - Share and discuss ideas with your team through instant messaging.
  - Pingendo - Bootstrap prototyping.
  - Spreaker Studio - Audio recording and broadcasting.
  - Remember - Business card management. *(Korean)*
  - Freeter - Organizer for freelancers & creatives.
  - Cocos Creator - Game editor for creating web and native games for Cocos2D-x.
  - Hackolade - Data modeling for NoSQL and multi-model databases.
  - CashNotify - Monitor your Stripe accounts from your menu bar.
  - Mockoon - Mock servers in seconds.
  - Twitch - Official Twitch app.
  - Fenêtre - Picture-in-picture for your Mac.
  - Cleavr - Provision servers and deploy web apps.
  - Brandy - A brand asset manager for your menu bar.
  - MusicPlus - Free music app for macOS and Windows.
  - Mingo - MongoDB GUI.
  - Moon Modeler - Schema design tool for MongoDB, Mongoose, and MariaDB.
  - FATpick - Guitar tablature viewer that scores your performance as you play along.
  - Coloban - All-in-one project management tool with chats, Kanban, Gantt, calls, screenshare, and more.
  - Dynobase - AWS DynamoDB GUI.
  - Lotus - Keep up with GitHub notifications without stress.
  - Spreaker Studio - Audio recording and broadcasting.
  - FATpick - Guitar tablature viewer that scores your performance as you play along.
  - OpenSFTP - Integrated SSH and SFTP workspace client.
  - Remember - Business card management. *(Korean)*
  - MockingBot - Prototyping tool for designing apps.
  - MockingBot - Prototyping tool for designing apps.
  - MockingBot - Prototyping tool for designing apps.
  - Caret - Markdown editor.
  - Discord - Voice and text chat.
  - Notion - All-in-one workspace for your notes, tasks, wikis, and databases.
  - Taskade - Realtime organization and collaboration tool for distributed teams with tasks, notes, and chat.
  - Brandy - A brand asset manager for your menu bar.
  - Prepros - Compile almost any preprocessing language with live browser refresh.
  - MongoDB Compass - Official MongoDB app.
  - Rosefinch - Store and run SQL queries.
  - OpenSFTP - Integrated SSH and SFTP workspace client.
- Samples
  - Prices - Shows the current price of oil, gold, and silver using the Yahoo Finance API.
  - Electron API usage - Sample apps illustrating usage of Electron APIs.
  - Screen Recorder - WebRTC screen recorder.
- Open Source
  - Netron - Visualizer for deep learning and machine learning models.
  - Stacer - Ubuntu system optimizer.
  - MarkRight - GitHub flavored Markdown editor with live preview.
  - YakYak - Unofficial Google Hangouts app.
  - Beaker - Browser with peer-to-peer web protocols.
  - Light Table - Code editor with instant feedback.
  - Kap - Screen recorder with GIF support.
  - Visual Studio Code - Cross-platform IDE.
  - SpaceRadar - Interactive disk space and memory visualization.
  - linked - Daily journal.
  - Buka - E-book management.
  - Mark Text - Real-time preview Markdown editor.
  - Motrix - Download manager.
  - Git-it - Teaches you Git and GitHub.
  - Pomodoro - Timer based on the Pomodoro Technique.
  - ExifCleaner - Clean image metadata with drag and drop.
  - MQTTX - Client for MQTT, which is a lightweight messaging protocol.
  - SpaceEye - Live satellite imagery for your desktop background.
  - Beekeeper Studio - Cross-platform SQL editor and database manager.
  - LosslessCut - Lossless video trimming & cutting.
  - Signal Desktop - Companion desktop app for Signal mobile app.
  - Mattermost - Mattermost client.
  - Nuclear - Music player that streams from free sources.
  - Buttercup Desktop - Password manager.
  - Wire - Messenger and calling app.
  - Pomotroid - Pomodoro timer.
  - Medis - Redis database management.
  - KeeWeb - Unofficial KeePass app.
  - Abricotine - Markdown editor with inline preview.
  - Caprine - Unofficial Facebook Messenger app.
  - Min - Minimal web browser.
  - Loop Drop - MIDI looper and synth for live electronic music performances.
  - Sigma File Manager - Modern file manager.
  - Google Play Music Desktop Player - Unofficial Google Play Music app.
  - Mailspring - Extensible email client. (Fork of Nylas Mail)
  - Franz - Skype, Slack, Hangouts, WhatsApp, Grape, Telegram, FB Messenger, Hipchat in the same app.
  - Wave Terminal - Open-source terminal with AI integration.
  - Browserosaurus - Browser prompter for macOS.
  - Heroic Games Launcher - Alternative Epic games launcher.
  - Upcount - Invoicing.
  - SmartMirror - Voice controlled smart mirror.
  - Swifty - Password manager.
  - Simplenote - Note keeper.
  - LightProxy - Web debugging proxy.
  - massCode - Code snippet manager for developers.
  - Glyphfinder - Unicode character search.
  - Crypter - Secure encryption client.
  - shadowsocks-electron - Cross-platform Shadowsocks client.
  - Yana - Notebook app with rich-text notes, nested note organization and global search.
  - Tockler - Tracks your time.
  - Graviton Editor - Cross-platform code editor.
  - Chrome DevTools - Chrome DevTools packaged as an app.
  - Extraterm - Terminal.
  - PikaTorrent - BitTorrent client.
  - Sabaki - Go/Baduk/Weiqi board.
  - Ostara - Monitor and interact with Spring Boot apps via Actuator.
  - Leanote - Cloud notepad.
  - Sia-UI - Decentralized file storage system based on cryptocurrency technology.
  - Proton - Markdown editor with live preview.
  - Hawkpass - Password generator.
  - Before Dawn - Screensaver tool.
  - Catify - Utility for Spotify.
  - Headset - Discover, collect, and listen to music from YouTube.
  - Unsplash Wallpapers - Set desktop wallpaper from Unsplash.
  - Mouseless - Keyboard shortcut training and look-up.
  - VIR - Intelligent time manager with automatic planning.
  - Etcher - Flash OS images to SD cards and USB drives.
  - Hyper - Terminal.
  - Cerebro - Launcher with inline previews.
  - Boostnote - Markdown note & code snippet app for developers.
  - WebTorrent - Streaming torrent client.
  - Gitify - GitHub notifications in your menubar.
  - Ansel - Image organizer.
  - Museeks - Music player.
  - Inpad - Notes app with GitHub-flavored Markdown.
  - Tusk - Unofficial Evernote app.
  - Notable - Markdown-based note-taking.
  - Gmail Desktop - Unofficial Gmail app.
Videos
- Using Electron
  - Electron Fundamentals course - Pluralsight
  - Getting Started with Electron 1.x
  - Packaging and Distributing Electron Desktop Apps
  - Multi Window Electron Desktop Apps
  - The State of Electron
  - Cross-Platform Desktop Apps with Electron
  - Building Native Desktop apps using Electron
  - The New Desktop: Electron, React, & Pixel-Perfect Native-Feeling Experiences
  - Building Desktop Apps with Node.js and Electron
  - Electron: Building Cross Platform Desktop Apps - Lynda
  - Build a desktop application with Electron - Egghead
  - Build Cross-Platform Desktop Apps with Electron - Frontend Masters
  - Electron Meetup SF, November 2017 - Includes some good talks on improving app startup time, debugging crashes, etc.
  - Make Your Electron App Feel at Home Everywhere - Tips on making your app feel more native on macOS, Windows, and Linux without sacrificing your own style.
  - Electron: Building Cross Platform Desktop Apps - Lynda
Components
- Using Electron
  - Xel - Widget toolkit for building native-like apps.
  - React Desktop - UI toolkit for macOS and Windows built with React.
  - chrome-tabs - Chrome like tabs.
  - menubar - Menubar app framework.
Documentation
- Using Electron
  - Official docs
  - Essential Electron - Concise overview.
Books
- Using Electron
  - Developing an Electron Edge - [Preview](https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01G7TTKSK&asin=B01G7TTKSK&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_DLhOxb0XZ3MEC) 💲
  - Electron in Action
  - Cross-Platform Desktop Applications
Podcasts
- Using Electron
Community
- Using Electron
Boilerplates
- Samples
  - electron-quick-start - Clone the repo to try a simple app.
  - generator-electron - Scaffold out an app boilerplate.
  - electron-boilerplate - Boilerplate to kickstart creating an app - by [sindresorhus](http://github.com/sindresorhus).
  - electron-boilerplate - Comprehensive boilerplate which even generates installers - by [szwacz](https://github.com/szwacz).
  - secure-electron-template - Security-focused boilerplate for creating apps with React, Redux, Webpack, and i18next.
  - vite-electron-builder - Secure boilerplate for Electron app based on Vite. TypeScript + Vue/React/Angular/Svelte/Vanilla.
  - angular-electron - Fast bootstrapping with Angular, Electron, TypeScript, SASS, and Hot Reload.
  - bozon - Scaffold, run, test, and package your app.
  - electron-react-boilerplate - Boilerplate based on React and webpack.
Related
- Using Electron
  - awesome-nodejs
  - awesome-electronjs-hacking

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