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NW.js is an open-source framework for creating native desktop applications with HTML5, CSS3, WebGL, and Node.js. It combines browser capabilities with Node.js APIs and supports Linux, macOS, and Windows development.

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Open SourceMITWebmacOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hosted
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41.1kstars
3.8kforks
9features
2011since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Building cross-platform native desktop applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js.

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Audience: desktop application developers

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Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: MIT · platforms: DESKTOP, WEB · deployment: browser, macos, windows, linux, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: nwjs.io · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Frameworks & SDKs space, Nw takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on building cross-platform native desktop applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js. Inferred · not functionally tested: Nw is an open-source project aimed at desktop application developers. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (MIT). Basis unknown · not verified: Nw is available on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.

NW.js community builds and maintains Nw, and it first shipped in 2011. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 41.1k stars and 62 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include HTML5 support, CSS3 support, and webGL support.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • HTML5 support
  • CSS3 support
  • WebGL support
  • Node.js APIs
  • DOM integration
  • Web Workers

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
desktop-app-frameworknodejs-runtimeweb-technologiescross-platform-development

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Built with & integrations

Hosting
Cloudflare
Runs on
BrowsermacOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hosted
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Trust & compliance

License
MIT
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 41.1kActive maintenance

Indexing history

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  1. Indexed8 Oct · 18:21 UTC
    Nw Js seen via Saashub
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Frequently asked questions about Nw

What does Nw do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Nw focuses on building cross-platform native desktop applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js. It is catalogued under Frameworks & SDKs on PulseGate.
Who should use Nw?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Nw is an open-source project built for desktop application developers.
Is Nw free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Nw is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does Nw run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Nw runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Nw still active?
The GitHub repository shows 62 commits in the last 90 days.
Who makes Nw?
Nw is developed by NW.js community.
How long has Nw been around?
Nw first shipped in 2011.
Is Nw open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Nw is open source under the MIT license, developed on GitHub.

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