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Electron React Boilerplate
Electron and React desktop starter with a development workflow and application packaging.
Why we recommend it
Choose it when a React team needs a desktop application with access to local files or operating-system features. The starter connects the Electron processes, interface and packaging workflow, providing a concrete base for a desktop utility or business client.
When to choose it
- Desktop clients for internal tools and customer-facing business applications.
- Cross-platform utilities that need a React interface and local system integrations.
What to consider
- Electron's bundled runtime affects package size and updates. Review IPC, context isolation and the boundary between local privileges and web content.
- Signing, notarization, installers and update delivery require platform-specific work and sometimes paid developer accounts; the MIT repository does not supply these services.
Start with this project
The checked README requires Node.js 24 or newer and npm 10 or newer. Inspect package scripts and the separate compiler-tooling notes, then follow the documented development and packaging workflow. Test native dependencies and signed builds on every target operating system.