https://github.com/kethakav/rainmeter-editor
A user-friendly application designed to help you create and manage Rainmeter skins effortlessly.
https://github.com/kethakav/rainmeter-editor
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A user-friendly application designed to help you create and manage Rainmeter skins effortlessly.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/kethakav/rainmeter-editor
- Owner: kethakav
- License: other
- Created: 2025-07-17T04:38:31.000Z (11 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-04-14T05:43:09.000Z (2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-04-14T06:08:02.068Z (2 months ago)
- Topics: customization, desktop, open-source, rainmeter, rainmeter-editor, rainmeter-plugin, rainmeter-skin, rmskin, widget, windows
- Language: TypeScript
- Homepage: https://rainmetereditor.pages.dev/
- Size: 59.8 MB
- Stars: 23
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 5
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: LICENSE
- Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
- Security: SECURITY.md
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README
# Rainmeter Editor
[](LICENSE)
[](https://github.com/kethakav/rainmeter-editor/releases)
A modern, open-source GUI editor for [Rainmeter](https://www.rainmeter.net/) skins. Design, preview, and export Rainmeter skins visually—no INI editing required!
> **Note:** Rainmeter Editor and Rainmeter itself are **Windows-only**. This app will not run on macOS or Linux.
## Features
- **Visual Skin Editor:** Drag-and-drop interface for creating and arranging layers (text, images, bars, rotators, etc.)
- **Layer Management:** Reorder, select, and delete layers with a sidebar and drag-and-drop support
- **Property Editing:** Sidebars for editing properties of each layer type (text, image, rotator, bar, etc.)
- **Font & Image Management:** Use local fonts and images, which are bundled with your exported skin
- **Rainmeter Export:** Export your design as a Rainmeter-compatible `.ini` skin, with all assets and correct folder structure
- **Native Windows Integration:**
- File dialogs for opening/saving
- Auto-update via GitHub Releases
- Fast, lightweight Tauri backend
- **Community:** Discord and Reddit for support, feedback, and sharing
## Screenshots & Videos
#### YouTube Tutorial (Click on the image)
[](https://youtu.be/FxBZCdO-a5o)
#### Screenshots
## Quick Start (Development)
1. **Install Prerequisites:**
- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/)
- [Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/tools/install)
- [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/) or [pnpm](https://pnpm.io/)
2. **Clone the Repository:**
```sh
git clone https://github.com/kethakav/rainmeter-editor.git
cd rainmeter-editor
```
3. **Install Dependencies:**
```sh
npm install
# or
pnpm install
```
4. **Run the App:**
```sh
npm run tauri dev
```
The app will open in a native window. You can now start designing Rainmeter skins!
## Download and Install (Windows)
To get the latest version of Rainmeter Editor, visit the [official website](https://rainmetereditor.pages.dev/) and download the Windows setup file.
Alternatively, you can also find releases on the [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/kethakav/rainmeter-editor/releases) page.
### Installation Instructions
1. Download the latest release from the [official website](https://rainmetereditor.pages.dev/) or [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/kethakav/rainmeter-editor/releases).
2. Run the downloaded setup file.
3. **Important:** Windows SmartScreen may display a warning indicating that the app is from an unverified developer. To proceed with the installation:
- Click on "More info".
- Click on "Run anyway".
## Usage
- Use the toolbar to add text, images, bars, and rotators to your canvas.
- Arrange and configure layers using the sidebars.
- Export your skin via the Export button; the app will generate a Rainmeter-compatible folder with all assets and an `.ini` file.
- Import/export project support is coming soon.
## Community & Support
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/tzY82KkS4H) — Get support, share your creations, and connect with other Rainmeter enthusiasts
- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/rainmetereditor/) — Share and discuss skins and features
- [Report a Bug](https://github.com/kethakav/rainmeter-editor/issues/new?template=bug_report.yml)
- [Request a Feature](https://github.com/kethakav/rainmeter-editor/issues/new?template=feature_request.yml)
## Contributing
See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines. All contributions, bug reports, and feature requests are welcome!
## Security
See [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) for reporting vulnerabilities.
## License
MIT License (see [LICENSE](LICENSE))
## Acknowledgements
- Built with [Tauri](https://tauri.app/), [React](https://react.dev/), [Fabric.js](http://fabricjs.com/), [Radix UI](https://www.radix-ui.com/), and [Tailwind CSS](https://tailwindcss.com/).