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boxlang-runtime-desktop-electron

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Electron desktop apps with BoxLang MiniServer

Software Engineering#runtime#packaging#electron#lifecycle#desktop-app#boxlang#miniserver
Authorortus-docs
Version1.0.0
Installs0

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What problem does it solve?

Developers integrating BoxLang into desktop applications often face fragmented tooling, lifecycle management challenges, and inconsistent runtime packaging across platforms. This skill provides a cohesive pattern that bundles Electron for UI with a local BoxLang MiniServer, standardizing control over startup, readiness, and packaging.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Modular architecture: bootstrap Electron, manage the MiniServer, and expose a clean frontend-runtime boundary.
  • Packaging workflow: use runtime/Package.bx and miniserver.json to produce portable desktop runtimes with .boxlang.json vs .boxlang-dev.json.
  • Lifecycle orchestration: robust startup/shutdown, readiness probing, and automatic restarts with user notifications.
  • Cross-platform deployment: supports macOS, Windows, and Linux via Electron Forge with strict packaging constraints (asar false, icon requirements).

Quick Start

Start the Electron app to launch the local BoxLang MiniServer and open the UI.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

Components

Standard package

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Name: boxlang-runtime-desktop-electron
Download link: https://github.com/ortus-docs/coldbox-docs/archive/main.zip#boxlang-runtime-desktop-electron

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