Electrino

Mac

Lightweight Hybrid App Framework for macOS

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Overview

Electrino is a minimal, lightweight framework for building macOS hybrid apps using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Unlike Electron, it uses the system’s native WebKit webview instead of bundling Chromium, cutting app size and resource usage drastically. Ideal for lean projects, it supports standard web APIs while offering basic native macOS integrations. Open-source and community-driven, it prioritizes simplicity and performance, making it a go-to for developers needing a smaller alternative to heavy hybrid frameworks for macOS-specific apps.

Key Features

  • Native WebKit webview integration (no Chromium bundle)
  • Significantly smaller app size and low resource consumption
  • Compatibility with standard web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS)

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Tool Info

Pricing Free
Category Frameworks For Hybrid Applications
Platform Mac

Pros

  • ⊕ Minimalist design reduces app bloat and improves performance
  • ⊕ Easy to adopt for web developers familiar with hybrid workflows
  • ⊕ Open-source with transparent community development

Cons

  • ⊖ Limited cross-platform support (focused primarily on macOS)
  • ⊖ Fewer native API integrations compared to Electron
  • ⊖ Smaller ecosystem and community than mainstream frameworks

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