Electrino
A featherweight desktop runtime for web apps using the system's browser engine, offering a tiny alternative to Electron.
What is Electrino?
Electrino is a lightweight desktop runtime for building applications with web technologies, using the system's own web browser engine instead of bundling Chromium. It solves the problem of bloated app sizes in Electron-based applications by offering a minimal API surface, making it ideal for small utilities and menu bar apps. The project aims to provide a featherweight alternative for developers who don't need the full capabilities of Electron.
Developers building small desktop applications, such as utilities, menu bar apps, or tools that don't require extensive Electron APIs and prioritize minimal app size.
Developers choose Electrino over Electron for its dramatically smaller output size and simplicity, as it avoids the overhead of bundling Chromium and focuses on essential APIs for lightweight applications.
Overview
Desktop runtime for apps built on web technologies, using the system's own web browser engine
Use Cases
Best For
- Building small desktop utilities with minimal app size
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