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Dev tools · August 4, 2016

Use Windows 10 Apps APIs Directly from Node.js and Electron

Winrt APIs-node.js modules generator. Contribute to NodeRT/NodeRT development by creating an account on GitHub.

Use Windows 10 Apps APIs Directly from Node.js and Electron launched on August 4, 2016 with 113 votes, #358 of 3,856 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

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This is a Node.js and Electron library that enables developers to access Windows 10 native APIs directly from JavaScript code. It allows developers building desktop applications with Electron or Node.js to integrate with Windows 10 system features without needing to write separate C++ code. The library bridges the gap between web-based JavaScript development and Windows platform capabilities, making it useful for developers who want to create feature-rich Windows desktop applications while working primarily in JavaScript.

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