Electron App Dev
Generates basic Electron app scaffolding, including package.json and initial HTML/JavaScript files, from simple text prompts.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add electron-app-dev npx -- -y @trustedskills/electron-app-dev
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"electron-app-dev": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/electron-app-dev"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill enables AI agents to develop applications using Electron, a framework for creating desktop apps with web technologies. It allows agents to build cross-platform applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux from a single codebase. The resulting applications are packaged as standalone executables, providing native app experiences.
When to use it
- Cross-Platform Desktop App Development: You need an application that runs on multiple operating systems without requiring separate codebases.
- Web Technologies for Desktop: You want to leverage existing web development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to build desktop applications.
- Packaging Web Applications: You have a web application and need to distribute it as a native desktop app.
- Creating Native Menus & Features: You require access to operating system-specific features and menus within your application.
Key capabilities
- Electron framework integration
- Cross-platform build support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Packaging into standalone executables
- Native menu implementation
Example prompts
- "Create an Electron app with a simple window displaying 'Hello World'."
- "Build an Electron application that fetches data from this API endpoint and displays it in a table."
- “Generate the boilerplate code for an electron app using React.”
Tips & gotchas
- Electron development requires familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Debugging Electron apps can be complex; use developer tools provided by Chromium.
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