pake

Package webpages or local HTML files as lightweight native desktop apps.

5|Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/barkleesanders/claude-code-starter --skill pake
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pake
Source: https://github.com/barkleesanders/claude-code-starter/tree/main/skills/pake
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/barkleesanders/claude-code-starter --skill pake

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Traditional tools for turning web content into desktop apps, like Electron, produce bloated ~150MB binaries and require complex configuration that is out of reach for casual users. This Skill removes that barrier by enabling anyone to create lightweight, native desktop apps from webpages in minutes, with no advanced development skills required.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lightweight Native Packaging: Build desktop apps from any public URL or local HTML file with ~5MB output binaries, a 97% size reduction compared to Electron-based alternatives.
  • Full Customization Options: Adjust window dimensions, add custom platform-specific icons, enable frameless window mode, fullscreen launch, and inject custom CSS/JS to modify app appearance and behavior.
  • Cross-Platform Support: Outputs native installers for macOS (including universal Intel + Apple Silicon binaries), Windows, and Linux with no additional configuration required.
  • Real-World Use Case: A developer can wrap their team's internal web dashboard as a native desktop app for offline access and reduced system resource usage, no prior desktop development experience needed.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to create a lightweight desktop app from the URL https://example.com named MyApp with a 1200x800 pixel window size and a custom app icon.

Frequently Asked Questions about pake

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a webpage into a desktop app without Electron's large file size?

Turn a webpage into a lightweight desktop app using Rust and Tauri, which produces ~5MB native binaries, a 97% size reduction compared to Electron-based alternatives. You can package any public URL or local HTML file into a cross-platform desktop application.

Can I create native desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux from a single web URL?

Yes, you can create native desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux from a single web URL. The packaging process outputs native installers for all three platforms, including universal Intel and Apple Silicon binaries for macOS, with no additional configuration required.

How do I customize window size and inject custom CSS or JS into a packaged web app?

Customize window size and inject custom CSS or JS into a packaged web app by specifying your preferences during setup. You can adjust window dimensions, enable frameless window mode, set fullscreen launch, add platform-specific icons, and inject custom CSS/JS to modify app appearance and behavior.

What is the best way to wrap an internal web dashboard as a native application for offline access?

The best way to wrap an internal web dashboard as a native application is using a lightweight web packaging tool. It leverages Rust and Tauri to build desktop apps from local HTML files or URLs, reducing system resource usage and enabling offline access without requiring prior desktop development experience.

Do I need advanced Rust or Tauri development skills to package a webpage as a native desktop app?

No, you do not need advanced Rust or Tauri development skills to package a webpage as a native desktop app. The process removes development barriers, enabling anyone to create lightweight, native desktop apps from webpages in minutes with no advanced development skills required.

Why use a Tauri-based web packaging tool instead of other native application wrappers?

Use a Tauri-based web packaging tool instead of other native application wrappers to drastically reduce size and resource usage. It produces ~5MB app binaries compared to bloated ~150MB binaries from traditional tools, while still supporting full cross-platform deployment and customization.