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v0.53.0: (Apr 27, 2021, based off of Node.js v15.14.0, Chromium 90.0.4430.93) : release notes
Linux: 32bit / 64bit
Windows: 32bit / 64bit
Mac 10.10+: 64bit
Use Legacy build for Win XP and early OSX.
latest nightly build from git tip: https://dl.nwjs.io/live-build/
Previous versions; See the mapping file for the version info in previous releases.

For Users

Overview:

Packaging and distribution:

Library Reference:

Manifest format — the format of package.json
Native UI API Manual — nw.js API for native UI controls
Changes related to Node — Things added/changed to Node API after bring in DOM
Changes to DOM — Things changed to DOM to support native app better
io.js Manual & Documentation

Advanced:

Use app protocol to migrate code from your web site
Build native modules with nw-gyp
Command line arguments of 'nw' executable
mini browser in iframe
Frameless window and drag region
The Kiosk mode
File dialogs
Using MP3 & MP4 (H.264) using the video & audio tags.
Third party browser plugins
WebGL support on Windows
About node.js server side script in nw.js — wonder how to use express stuff in nw.js?
Get version of nw.js in app
What if Node's require() conflicts with the same name in your code (e.g. RequireJS) ?
Protect JavaScript source code with v8 snapshot
The solution of lacking libudev.so.0
Icons
Shell — a collection of APIs that do desktop related jobs
Devtools jail feature -- useful for IDE developers
Application auto building scripts for Linux Windows and OSX
Handling files and arguments
Livereload nw.js on changes
Window-menu
Making your app start at user login (OS X)

Testing

HTML5 Features:

Debugging:

Traps:

For Developers