electron-installer-windows
Create Windows installers for Electron apps using Squirrel.Windows.
What is electron-installer-windows?
electron-installer-windows is a Node.js tool that generates Windows installer packages for Electron applications. It simplifies the process of creating distributable .exe and .msi installers by leveraging the Squirrel.Windows framework, enabling developers to efficiently deliver their desktop apps to Windows users.
Electron developers who need to distribute their applications to Windows users and require a streamlined way to create signed, updatable installer packages.
Developers choose this tool because it provides a developer-friendly interface to the powerful Squirrel.Windows framework, abstracting its complexity while offering flexible configuration options for app metadata, icons, and code signing, and it supports cross-platform package generation on macOS or Linux.
Overview
Create a Windows package for your Electron app.
Use Cases
Best For
- Creating signed Windows installer packages for Electron apps to avoid security warnings from antivirus software.
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