Chromely
A lightweight .NET framework for building cross-platform HTML desktop apps using native GUI and embedded Chromium.
What is Chromely?
Chromely is a .NET framework for building cross-platform desktop applications using HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS. It embeds Chromium to render web content while using native GUI APIs on Windows, Linux, and macOS, providing a lightweight alternative to Electron for .NET developers. It solves the need for creating modern desktop apps with web technologies without the overhead of heavier frameworks.
.NET developers who want to build desktop applications using web technologies like Blazor, Angular, React, or Vue, and need a cross-platform solution without relying on WinForms or WPF.
Developers choose Chromely because it offers a lightweight, performant alternative to Electron, with native GUI integration and support for popular frontend frameworks. Its flexibility in IPC communication and minimal dependency on specific UI frameworks makes it ideal for building modern desktop apps.
Overview
Build Cross Platform HTML Desktop Apps on .NET using native GUI, HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, Owin, AspNetCore (MVC, RazorPages, Blazor)
Use Cases
Best For
- Building cross-platform desktop apps with .NET and web technologies
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