wails
Build lightweight desktop applications using Go and web technologies, bundled into a single binary.
What is wails?
Wails is a framework that allows developers to build desktop applications by combining a Go backend with a web-based frontend, all packaged into a single executable binary. It solves the problem of creating lightweight, native-feeling desktop apps without needing to run a separate web server or embed a heavy browser runtime. The framework provides tooling for seamless integration between Go code and JavaScript, along with access to native OS features.
Go programmers who want to create desktop applications with modern web interfaces, especially those looking for a lightweight alternative to Electron or wanting to add a GUI to existing Go tools.
Developers choose Wails for its ability to produce small, fast desktop applications using familiar web technologies, coupled with the performance and simplicity of Go. Its unique selling point is the single binary output, native OS integration, and the absence of an embedded browser, resulting in lower resource usage.
Overview
Create beautiful applications using Go
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding a graphical user interface to an existing Go command-line tool
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