Question 1

Is Capacitor Community Electron still maintained?

Accepted Answer

No, the README indicates an unmaintained status with a red badge, meaning it lacks active development, updates, and security patches, so it's not recommended for new projects.

Question 2

Capacitor Electron vs Tauri for desktop apps?

Accepted Answer

Capacitor Electron leverages Electron for cross-platform deployment but adds unmaintained risks and Capacitor dependency, while Tauri offers a Rust-based, more performant alternative with active maintenance but requires a different tech stack.

Question 3

How to migrate from Capacitor Electron v3 to v4?

Accepted Answer

The README suggests creating a new project to tinker with first, as a migration guide is pending; expect significant changes, and note that plugins from previous versions won't function in v4 or above.

Question 4

Can I use Capacitor Electron with Angular or React?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since it builds on Capacitor and web technologies, it's compatible with any web framework like Angular or React, allowing you to reuse existing codebases for desktop deployment.

Question 5

What are the security risks of using Capacitor Electron?

Accepted Answer

It inherits Electron's security challenges, such as potential vulnerabilities in the Chromium runtime; the README advises following Electron's security checklist but notes limitations outside the platform's control.

Question 6

How to add native desktop features in Capacitor Electron?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to develop custom plugins using the modular architecture, as v4+ has no built-in plugins; refer to the plugin examples directory in the GitHub repo for guidance.

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