Questions tagged [node-webkit]

NW.js, previously known as node-webkit, is a cutting-edge application runtime that relies on both Chromium and Node.js technologies. By harnessing the power of HTML and JavaScript languages, developers can create native applications using node-webkit. This platform also allows for seamless integration of Node.js modules within the DOM, revolutionizing the process of developing native applications with a focus on Web technologies.

Obtaining the node-webkit GUI object from an HTML file that has been generated by Express

I have developed a node web application using Express and other Node modules. I am interested in turning this web app into a desktop application, and a friend recommended using Node Webkit. Node Webkit allows me to customize the appearance of the app to m ...

Opening a new window with Node-Webkit's start function

My application built on node-webkit has a control window and a separate presentation window. The control window collects data and triggers the opening of the presentation window using the window.open function. Once the presentation window is open, it can ...

Melodic alerts from Node-webkit

I have developed a function in my node-webkit application to display OS X notifications. While it works flawlessly, I'm curious if there is a way to customize the sound instead of the default iPhone ding? I referred to the official notification API d ...

Developing and integrating views within a node-webkit desktop application

For my file copier desktop application built with node webkit, I aim to create a seamless flow where the initial check for existing profile data determines the first page displayed. The header with static links/buttons to various views remains consistent ...

Is there a way to retrieve the weight measurement using NodeJS?

I am currently facing an issue while attempting to retrieve weight data from a Scale using NodeJS and the npm module "Serialport" on a Windows platform. The main problem I'm encountering is that regardless of the command I send to the Scale, it does ...

Encountering a Node.js issue with http.get while trying to retrieve an RSS feed using node-webkit, specifically the error message

Currently, I am developing an RSS aggregator using node-webkit. However, I have encountered an issue where a certain number of my requests (code provided below) are failing with various errors such as HPE_INVALID_CONSTANT, ETIMEDOUT, EAGAIN, and HPE_INVALI ...

Encountering EADDRINUSE error in expressjs while working with node-webkit

I am trying to incorporate the sample socket.io chat application from the socket.io website into a nw.js application to create a standalone socket client and server. However, I encountered an error when starting nw.js: [5591:0222/143044:ERROR:nw_shell.cc( ...

Obtain the .exe file containing SailsJS and NodeJS framework

I recently developed a compact application with Node-WebKit. Now, I am looking to establish a backend service using SailsJS that can facilitate downloading an executable file of my app from a remote server. Can someone guide me on how to create this servic ...

Exploring file writing using Node Webkit and JavaScript

When developing my app, I encountered an issue with the 'fs' module not functioning as expected. Despite the code being written to write a file, nothing happens when the app is launched. However, if I start the app using the following command: $ /path/to/ ...

Node-webkit: The perfect solution for creating applications that seamlessly transition between web and desktop environments using a single code

Given the task at hand, I have been presented with the following considerations: Develop a desktop application using Nodeweb kit. Also develop a web application using the same code base. Both applications should have an identical appearance. Both apps mu ...

What is the best way to showcase a local image in the console using nwjs?

I am currently developing a desktop application using NW.js (node-webkit). In relation to this topic google chrome console, print image, I am attempting to display an image in the console. Following the suggestion from the aforementioned topic, the follo ...

Unable to load the manually added module in the /node_modules/ folder

I'm trying to manually use a module that I placed in the /node_modules/ directory. After copying and pasting the files and installing dependencies with npm, I encountered an issue while using NWJS 0.16.0. When attempting var speech = require('speech') in ...

What could be causing the Type Error in jsdom?

When attempting to parse a remote site using jsdom, I encountered an error when trying to use it with node-webkit.js: I received the following error: "Uncaught TypeError: A 'super' constructor call may only appear as the first statement of a function, a ...

nw command connected with nanoc

Upon using OSX and installing NWjs, I encountered an error when attempting to run a site with nw ./: WARNING: The watch command is deprecated. Consider using guard-nanoc instead (visit https://github.com/nanoc/guard-nanoc). Error: Current working di ...

Data in ng-repeat is only displayed once the node-webkit window is manually moved

Currently, I am developing an Angular application in node-webkit to utilize functionalities like accessing the file system and desktop notifications. In my Angular service, named FileService, I have a method that utilizes fs.readdir() to read files from a ...

Comparing Nodewebkit and Electron: Which is the Right

I am currently exploring different paths to take. I need to establish a well-structured foundation, essentially a skeleton app that other developers can use as a starting point for coding. Here are the requirements: - Web application (SQL Server) - Deskto ...