#software-engineering/desktop-app-development/electron ## What is it? %% run start ```ts const {LinkPreview} = customJS return LinkPreview.getLinkPreviewFromUrl("https://www.electronjs.org/") ``` %% An Electron app is a type of application that combines web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript within a standalone desktop application framework. It allows developers to build cross-platform desktop applications using familiar web development skills. ## How to use it? 1. start with [[Electron Fiddle]] ## Alternatives and comparisons