feat: Added Electron support, build for linux, mac and windows #196
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Pull Request Overview
This PR introduces comprehensive Electron desktop application support to Claude Code UI, transforming it from a web-only application into a cross-platform native desktop app with automated build and distribution capabilities.
- Adds complete Electron wrapper with proper server lifecycle management and native desktop integration
- Implements cross-platform build system for Linux, Windows, and macOS with multiple distribution formats
- Includes Flatpak support with comprehensive manifest and GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline
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Copilot reviewed 12 out of 20 changed files in this pull request and generated 7 comments.
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| File | Description |
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| server/database/db.js | Enhanced SQLite path handling for packaged applications using user config directory |
| package.json | Complete Electron configuration with build scripts, metadata, and cross-platform distribution settings |
| electron.js | Main Electron process managing app lifecycle, window creation, and server startup |
| Makefile | Comprehensive build automation system with targets for all platforms and package formats |
| flatpak/ | Complete Flatpak packaging with manifest, desktop integration, and metadata |
| .github/workflows/release.yml | Automated CI/CD pipeline for building and releasing all platform packages |
| README.md | Updated documentation with Electron installation and build instructions |
| ELECTRON_SETUP.md | Detailed Electron setup and troubleshooting guide |
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@dnviti @dviti-vargroup would you be able to resolve the conflicts here? |
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Sadly i don't have much time right now, i will try to check those conflicts when i'll less busy. |
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🎯 Add Electron Desktop Application Support
Summary
This PR introduces full Electron support to Claude Code UI, transforming it from a web-only application into a cross-platform desktop application that can be distributed as native binaries for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What's Changed
electron.js) with proper server lifecycle management.ico,.icns,.png) for proper OS integrationELECTRON_SETUP.md) and Flatpak build instructionsTechnical Details
Testing
Breaking Changes
None - The web version continues to work as before. Electron support is additive.
Checklist
Screenshots
The application now runs as a native desktop app with system tray integration and native menus
