Awesome Electron

Useful resources for creating apps with Electron

Electron is an open-source framework for creating desktop apps using web technologies. It combines the Chromium rendering engine and the Node.js runtime.

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Contents

• Apps
• Boilerplates
• Tools
• Components
• Documentation
• Articles
• Books
• Videos
• Podcasts
• Community
• Related

Apps

Made with Electron.

Open Source

Featured

• WebTorrent - Streaming torrent client.
• Min - Minimal web browser.
• Hyper - Terminal.
• Visual Studio Code - Cross-platform IDE.

Other

• Git-it - Teaches you Git and GitHub.
• Caprine - Unofficial Facebook Messenger app.
• Simplenote - Note keeper.
• Abricotine - Markdown editor with inline preview.
• Kap - Screen recorder with GIF support.
• Medis - Redis database management.
• SmartMirror - Voice controlled smart mirror.
• Beaker - Browser with peer-to-peer web protocols.
• KeeWeb - Unofficial KeePass app.
• Gitify - GitHub notifications in your menubar.
• SpaceRadar - Interactive disk space and memory visualization.
• Leanote - Cloud notepad.
• Loop Drop - MIDI looper and synth for live electronic music performances.
• Pomodoro - Timer based on the Pomodoro Technique.
• Sia-UI - Decentralized file storage system based on cryptocurrency technology.
• MarkRight - GitHub flavored Markdown editor with live preview.
• Sqlectron - SQL client.
• Light Table - Code editor with instant feedback.
• Google Play Music Desktop Player - Unofficial Google Play Music app.

Closed Source

Featured

• Rosefinch - Store and run SQL queries.
• Nota - Pro writing app designed for local Markdown files.

Other

• GitKraken - Git client.
• 1Clipboard - Universal clipboard manager.
• Postman - Create and send HTTP requests.
• Slack - Desktop version.
• Avocode - Share design and collaborate.
• Prepros - Compile almost any preprocessing language with live browser refresh.
• Stremio - Media center.
• Typetalk - Share and discuss ideas with your team through instant messaging.
• Pingendo - Bootstrap prototyping.
• Spreaker Studio - Audio recording and broadcasting.
• MockingBot - Prototyping tool for designing apps.
• Caret - Markdown editor.
• Remember - Business card management. (Korean)
• MongoDB Compass - Official MongoDB app.
• Freeter - Organizer for freelancers & creatives.
• WhatsApp - Official WhatsApp app.
• CatLight - Build status notifier.
• Discord - Voice and text chat.
• Cocos Creator - Game editor for creating web and native games for Cocos2D-x.
• Inkdrop - Markdown notebook for hackers.

Samples

• Electron API usage - Sample apps illustrating usage of Electron APIs.
• Screen Recorder - WebRTC screen recorder.
• [Activity Monitor](https://electronjs.org/blog/si