neutralinojs
A lightweight cross-platform desktop app framework using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS without bundling Chromium.
What is neutralinojs?
Neutralinojs is a lightweight and portable desktop application development framework that enables developers to build cross-platform desktop apps using web technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. It solves the problem of bloated desktop apps by not bundling Chromium and instead using the operating system's native web browser library, resulting in smaller and faster applications. Apps built with Neutralinojs can run on Linux, macOS, Windows, Web, and Chrome from a single codebase.
Developers who want to create lightweight, resource-efficient desktop applications using their existing web development skills without the overhead of embedded Chromium and Node.js. It is particularly suited for those targeting multiple platforms, including desktop and web, from a single project.
Developers choose Neutralinojs over alternatives like Electron because it offers a minimal, fast, and portable SDK that avoids the bloat of bundling Chromium and Node.js, leading to smaller app sizes and quicker build times. Its unique selling point is leveraging the OS's native web browser and providing extensibility through any programming language via IPC, making it highly flexible and efficient.
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Portable and lightweight cross-platform desktop application development framework
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