Penpot Desktop Author More
winget install --id=AuthorMore.PenpotDesktop -e Penpot Desktop is an unofficial desktop application for the open-source design tool, Penpot. It provides you with access to the functionality of the browser version of Penpot with an experience of a desktop application. It comes with - system-level application experience e.g. a dedicated window, file extension association, - versatile dark-light mode setup, - tab interface for easy navigation between projects, - ability to connect to different instances e.g. officially hosted, local for offline work, - and more are coming.
Penpot Desktop is an unofficial desktop application designed to provide a seamless experience for users of Penpot, an open-source design tool. It offers the functionality of the browser version within a dedicated desktop environment.
Key Features:
- System-level integration with features like a dedicated window and file extension associations.
- A versatile dark-light mode setup for optimal user comfort.
- Tabbed interface for efficient navigation between multiple projects.
- Support for connecting to different Penpot instances, including local setups for offline work.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for designers and creative professionals who rely on Penpot for their design workflows. It enhances productivity by offering a more integrated and efficient desktop experience compared to the browser-based version.
README
Penpot Desktop
Penpot Desktop is an unofficial desktop application for the open-source design tool, Penpot.
It provides you with access to the functionality of the browser version of Penpot with an experience of a desktop application. It comes with
- system-level application experience e.g. a dedicated window, file extension association,
- versatile dark-light mode setup,
- tab interface for easy navigation between projects,
- ability to connect to different instances e.g. officially hosted, local for offline work,
- and more are coming.
Quick Links
- Penpot - The official website for Penpot.
- Documentation - The Penpot Desktop knowledge base
Development and Building
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Ensure the environment meets the following requirements:
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Clone the repository or download the source code.
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Navigate to the project's directory.
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Run
npm cito install packages. Other package managers such as Yarn, PNPM, or Bun should work as well. -
(Optional) Run
npm run setupto prepare development environment. -
(Optional) Run
npm run devto start the application in development mode. This will open a new window with the application running.> Note: Penpot Desktop is using ES Modules. Make sure to read the ES Modules (ESM) in Electron guide.
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Run
npm run buildto build the application. By default, it will build for the current OS and architecture, but you can pass flags to build for other platforms. See the Electron Builder documentation for more information.