pake ☆

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Description:
Turn any webpage into a desktop app with Rust with ease

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Jan 7, 2026

Links: Homepage | GitHub | Docs | formulae.brew.sh

Stars: 44,529 | Forks: 8,705 | Language: Rust | Category: Developer tools

Tags: rust desktop webview packaging productivity

Install: brew install pake

About:
Pake is a Rust-based tool that packages any webpage into a lightweight, native-feeling desktop application. It uses the system's WebView for rendering, resulting in significantly smaller binaries and lower resource usage compared to Electron. Its primary value is enabling developers and users to quickly create focused, standalone apps from web services.

Key Features:

Uses Rust and system WebView for minimal size and memory footprint
Simple command-line interface for quick packaging of any URL
Supports custom window decorations, transparency, and other native tweaks
Generates standalone binaries for Windows, macOS, and Linux

Use Cases:

Creating a dedicated desktop app for a frequently used web tool (e.g., ChatGPT, Notion)
Packaging internal web dashboards or admin panels for distribution as secure desktop applications

Alternatives:

Electron – Pake is far more lightweight and resource-efficient but less feature-rich for complex app logic.
Tauri – Similar lightweight philosophy, but Pake is hyper-specialized for simply wrapping existing web pages with minimal configuration.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 7, 2026 1:10pm		0	META	b041ba19