Create Svelte Electron App

Overview

The aim of this project is to provide web developers using Svelte with the ability to create cross-platform desktop apps using Electron. Electron is a runtime that allows you to create desktop applications with pure JavaScript, providing access to native operating system APIs. The project also uses electron-builder for packaging and building the Electron app, electron-serve for static file serving, and Svelte as a framework for building user interfaces.

Features

• Desktop app development with pure JavaScript using Electron
• Cross-platform compatibility for Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Automatic updates for the Electron app
• Static file serving for Electron apps
• Efficient user interface building with Svelte
• Support for running multiple commands concurrently using concurrently
• Ability to wait for sockets and http(s) resources to become available using wait-on

Summary

This project allows web developers using Svelte to create cross-platform desktop apps using Electron. It leverages Electron's rich native APIs, automatic update support through electron-builder, and static file serving with electron-serve. Svelte's unique approach to UI building, along with the additional packages used for concurrent command running and waiting on resources, make this project a powerful tool for desktop app development. Follow the installation guide to get started with this project and start building your own desktop apps.