app-builder-lib
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Various utilities. Used by electron-builder.
electron-builder is a complete solution to package and build a ready-for-distribution Electron app for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It is similar to app-builder-lib in that it provides a comprehensive set of tools for building and packaging Electron applications. However, electron-builder is more widely used and has a larger community, which can be beneficial for support and finding resources.
electron-packager is a command-line tool and Node.js library that bundles Electron-based application source code with a renamed Electron executable and supporting files into folders ready for distribution. It is simpler and more lightweight compared to app-builder-lib, making it a good choice for smaller projects or those with less complex build requirements.
electron-forge is a complete tool for creating, publishing, and installing modern Electron applications. It aims to be a one-stop solution for getting your Electron app up and running. While it offers similar functionalities to app-builder-lib, it also includes features for scaffolding new projects and managing dependencies, making it a more holistic solution for Electron app development.
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The npm package app-builder-lib receives a total of 1,388,358 weekly downloads. As such, app-builder-lib popularity was classified as popular.
We found that app-builder-lib demonstrated a healthy version release cadence and project activity because the last version was released less than a year ago. It has 2 open source maintainers collaborating on the project.
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