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: Handle custom URL protocols to open your app from a browser.

: Use C++ or Rust via node-addon-api for high-performance tasks. Resources for Scaling Native Code and Electron

: contextBridge.exposeInMainWorld('myAPI', { doSomething: () => ipcRenderer.send('trigger-feature') }) . 3. Build the User Interface (Renderer Process) Electron

This is where you build your feature's look and feel using standard web tech (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) or frameworks like or Vue . Add event listeners to buttons or UI elements.

: Create custom system tray icons or native context menus. : Handle custom URL protocols to open your

The handles native OS interactions like file system access, native menus, and power management.

Because of , the renderer cannot access Node.js or Electron APIs directly. Use the contextBridge API to create a "safe" bridge. : Create custom system tray icons or native context menus

Update the DOM based on responses received from the Main process. 💡 Key Native Features to Explore : Trigger native OS desktop notifications.

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