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wails

Develop Wails desktop apps with Go backends and web frontends.

Updated Dec 20, 2025
Search Tags:#typescript#go#cross-platform#desktop app#wails#web frontend
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npx skills add https://github.com/Otard95/ed-expedition --skill wails
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Skill: wails
Source: https://github.com/Otard95/ed-expedition/tree/main/.opencode/skill/wails
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Otard95/ed-expedition --skill wails

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides guidance on using the Wails framework to build desktop applications that combine Go backends with web frontends, addressing common development and deployment challenges.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Live Reload Development: Streamlines the development cycle by automatically reloading frontend and backend changes.
  • TypeScript Bindings: Facilitates seamless communication between Go and the frontend via auto-generated TypeScript definitions.
  • Platform-Specific Builds: Offers solutions for Linux Webkit variants and NixOS packaging.
  • Use Case: When developing a cross-platform desktop application using Go and a web framework like React or Vue, this Skill helps manage the build process, understand data binding, and resolve runtime issues on different operating systems.

Quick Start

Use the wails skill to understand how to configure live reload for a Wails project.

Frequently Asked Questions about wails

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build cross-platform desktop apps using Go and a web frontend?▼

You can build cross-platform desktop apps with Go and web frontends using the Wails framework, which integrates Go backends with web technologies like React or Vue to create native applications.

How do I configure live reload for a Wails project?▼

Live reload in a Wails project streamlines the development cycle by automatically reloading both frontend and backend changes, allowing you to see updates instantly without manually restarting the application.

How does Wails handle data binding between Go and TypeScript?▼

Wails facilitates seamless communication between Go and the frontend via auto-generated TypeScript bindings, ensuring type-safe data transfer and method calls across the web and native layers.

Does Wails support building desktop apps for Linux and NixOS?▼

Yes, Wails supports platform-specific builds for Linux and NixOS, offering specific solutions for Linux Webkit variants and packaging configurations required for these operating systems.

Why does my Wails build fail due to webkit version issues?▼

Wails builds can encounter runtime issues on different operating systems due to Linux Webkit variants, requiring specific platform-specific build configurations to resolve webkit version dependencies.

What is the best way to manage build directory structures in a Wails app?▼

Managing build directory structures in a Wails app involves understanding the platform-specific build configurations and output directories to ensure proper packaging and deployment across target operating systems.

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