tinyjs

Native webview desktop apps.

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Profile updated 2026-10-16

Console’s review

Oct 1, 2026 · Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Not Electron, so no bundled browser - uses the system native webview (macOS WebKit, Windows WebView2, Linux WebKitGTK). Native chrome with system API access e.g. files, sockets, processes. Small app bundles (runtime is 6MB). Everything is HTML inside.

Tradeoffs

Everything is HTML, so whilst the wrapper feels native, the app isn’t.

Is tinyjs a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2026-10-01. Summary updated 2026-10-16.

Who it’s for

Developers of desktop apps should consider tinyjs for creating native webview desktop applications

Why consider it

tinyjs allows for small app bundles with a runtime of 6MB

Keep in mind

The app itself isn't native, despite the native wrapper