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Neutralinojs

Portable, lightweight cross-platform desktop application development framework.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars8.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Neutralino GuiDeveloper ToolsCpp Webview IpcPortable Desktop AppsLightweight Desktop Framework
Overview

Why consider Neutralinojs?

Neutralinojs is an open-source, ultra-lightweight desktop framework written in C++ by Shalitha Suranga. By embedding the default operating system webview and executing a lightweight C++ IPC backend, Neutralinojs creates portable desktop apps consuming less than 5MB of disk space.

Guided learning

Learn Neutralinojs by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Neutralinojs

Neutralinojs compiles zero-dependency desktop applications using OS webview renderers.

Quickstart

bash
1npm install -g @neutralinojs/neu
2neu create myapp
3cd myapp && neu run

Neutralinojs is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Neutralinojs FAQs

Neutralinojs is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Neutralinojs is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Neutralinojs is listed as an alternative to Electron. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.