wailsapp/wails

This is a cross-platform desktop application framework that enables developers to build native desktop and mobile applications using web technologies and Go. It provides a comprehensive runtime for window management, system integration (notifications, clipboard, menus), and inter-process communication between the Go backend and frontend. The system includes a CLI tool for project scaffolding, building, and diagnostics, alongside a rich set of APIs for handling user input, file associations, and platform-specific features like macOS window tabbing or Windows DPI scaling.

This period focused on the comprehensive development of the Wails v2 framework, introducing a modular internal architecture and a simplified public API. It established deep, native support for Windows, macOS, and Linux, including system diagnostics, window management, and build asset generation. The work also standardized project templates, CLI tooling, and cross-platform features like menus, notifications, and file dialogs.

78 changes

This period focused on the development of Wails v3, introducing extensive new APIs for windowing, services, and system integration across all supported platforms. The work included building out the v3 CLI, implementing mobile support for Android and iOS, and providing comprehensive examples for new features like context menus, file associations, and system tray icons.

100 changes

This period focused on expanding Wails v3 capabilities with comprehensive mobile support for Android and iOS, alongside new services for notifications, dock icons, and in-app updates. The release was further enriched by numerous examples demonstrating advanced features like custom protocols, WebSocket transport, and system tray integration. Additionally, internal tooling was modernized with a Go-native build runner and automated changelog generation.

80 changes

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