What is pywebview?
The pywebview library offers a unique solution for building cross-platform desktop applications using a combination of Python, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. This lightweight wrapper provides a seamless integration of web technologies within a native GUI window, allowing developers to leverage the power and flexibility of the web ecosystem while maintaining a tight coupling with the underlying operating system
Highlights
- Cross-platform Compatibility: pywebview supports multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, enabling developers to create applications that can run on a wide range of systems
- Lightweight and Efficient: By utilizing native GUI components and avoiding heavyweight web renderers, pywebview keeps the executable size of your application small, making it an ideal choice for distribution and deployment
- Two-way Communication: pywebview establishes a bidirectional bridge between Python and the Document Object Model (DOM), enabling seamless interaction and data exchange between the two environments
- Flexible Integration: Developers can choose to use pywebview with lightweight web frameworks like Flask or Bottle, or integrate it into their own Python applications, providing a versatile and customizable solution.
Platforms
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
Languages
- English
Features
Native application
Build system
Works Offline
Support for HTML5
Desktop Publishing