Desktop Application Development
Using Electron and modern web technologies, we build desktop applications that feel native on both Windows and macOS while maintaining a single codebase. From auto-update mechanisms to deep operating system integration, we create professional desktop software that users expect from native applications. Our desktop development expertise includes building cross-platform applications with Electron and React, implementing native features like system tray, notifications, and file system access, creating secure inter-process communication between main and renderer processes, setting up automatic update systems for seamless software distribution, and optimizing performance and memory usage for desktop environments.
Whether you need a business productivity tool, a developer utility, a content creation application, or specialized desktop software, we deliver applications that work reliably across platforms and integrate seamlessly with the operating system.
Technologies We Use
Electron
React
Node.js
TypeScriptWhat We Build
Our Process
A proven approach to delivering excellence at every stage of your project.
Desktop UX Design
Desktop applications have different UX considerations than web apps. We design interfaces that follow desktop conventions: menu bars, keyboard shortcuts, file operations, and multi-window management. We create designs that feel native to each platform while maintaining your brand identity. This includes planning for offline functionality, local data storage, and desktop-specific features like drag-and-drop, system notifications, and custom title bars.
Electron Architecture Setup
We establish a solid Electron architecture with proper separation between main process (Node.js) and renderer processes (web pages). This includes setting up secure IPC (Inter-Process Communication) between processes, implementing proper security practices to prevent XSS and remote code execution, organizing code for maintainability, configuring build tools and bundlers, and establishing development workflow with hot reloading for efficient development.
Native OS Integration
We integrate deeply with operating system features to create applications that feel native: system tray icons and context menus, native notifications with actions, file system access and file watchers, global keyboard shortcuts, system dialogs for file selection and confirmation, integration with OS themes and dark mode, and protocol handlers for deep linking. We ensure your desktop app leverages platform capabilities while maintaining cross-platform compatibility.
Auto-Update Implementation
We implement seamless automatic update systems that keep your users on the latest version without manual intervention. Using Electron's built-in auto-updater or solutions like electron-updater, we create update flows that download and install updates in the background, notify users when updates are ready, handle update failures gracefully, and support delta updates to minimize download sizes. We configure code signing for Windows and macOS to ensure updates are trusted by the operating system.
Windows and macOS Packaging
We handle the complete packaging and distribution process for both platforms: creating installers with proper code signing, configuring Windows installer with electron-builder or Squirrel, creating macOS DMG files and app bundles, notarizing macOS apps for Gatekeeper, setting up auto-update servers, and preparing assets for app store distribution if needed. We ensure your desktop application installs and runs smoothly on both Windows and macOS.
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