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Desktop Applications

Web technologies including JavaScript and HTML can power traditional software.

Desktop Apps

Desktop app frameworks bundle a JavaScript engine and a windowing framework to enable graphical apps. SheetJS is compatible with many app frameworks.

Demos for common desktop tools are included in separate pages:

Desktop Recommendation

Electron is the most established and widely-used framework. With deep support for NodeJS modules and consistent user interfaces, it is the recommended choice for new projects and for web developers.

Frameworks like Wails are compelling alternatives for teams with experience in other programming languages.

Frameworks like React Native generate applications that use native UI elements.

Command-Line Tools

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