electron-api-demos
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Description:
Explore the Electron APIs
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.0.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Aug 5, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  GitHub  |  Docs  |  formulae.brew.sh
Stars: 10,248  |  Forks: 2,092  |  Language: HTML  |  Category: Developer tools
Tags: electron desktop api-documentation javascript cross-platform
Install: brew install --cask electron-api-demos
About:
Electron API Demos is an interactive desktop application that showcases the capabilities of the Electron framework. It provides runnable examples and detailed documentation for core Electron APIs, allowing developers to understand and experiment with features like native menus, system dialogs, and inter-process communication. Its primary value is serving as a hands-on reference and learning tool for building cross-platform desktop apps with web technologies.
Key Features:
  • Interactive API examples with runnable code
  • Comprehensive coverage of core Electron modules
  • Built-in source code viewer for each demo
  • Cross-platform desktop application (macOS, Windows, Linux)
  • Official reference application maintained by the Electron team
Use Cases:
  • Learning Electron framework APIs through practical examples
  • Referencing implementation patterns during desktop app development
  • Testing Electron API behavior across different operating systems
Alternatives:
  • electron-quick-start – Minimal boilerplate template for starting projects, whereas API Demos is a comprehensive reference application
  • electron-fiddle – Interactive playground for experimenting with code snippets, while API Demos focuses on structured API demonstrations
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Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm 2.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 17e19eda