Build desktop apps with JavaScript and a native UI

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A couple years ago I started experimenting with embedding V8, spent a lot of time saying, "I wonder if I can add this...", and before I knew it I had small, but usable development system for cross platform applications. The idea is similar to Electron, build cross platform desktop apps with JavaScript, but with a native UI. More importantly, you don't need to install a bunch of prerequisites to use it. Download 1 file and run. No install, just copy the file wherever you want it. And the applications you build with it are the same, no giant bundle of files to distribute with your app. It's definitely not finished. I currently only have an IDE for Windows, but you can still use it to create apps for both Windows and macOS. I have a prototype of an IDE for macOS but it's not complete. Also, the documentation is pretty sparse, sorry! I'm still working on tweaking the UI for the created apps, the differences between macOS and Windows make it difficult for the UI to look exactly the same, but it's getting there. Anyway, would love to hear if anyone finds it interesting and/or useful!

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Product HuntOn track for Day 1 leaderboard · Strong signals: mac, macos, apps · Missing: agents, agent, cursor

93%93% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Strong signals: created, started · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting

79%79% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Hacker NewsStrong engagement from HN community · Strong signals: ide, io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released

71%71% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.

TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Strong signals: apps, way · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal

38%38% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Strong signals: platform · Missing: plus, intuitive, reviews

38%38% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue

16%16% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Missing: web3, chat, crypto

0%0% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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