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G Desktop Suite Alex Gyujin Kim

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Use this command to install G Desktop Suite:
winget install --id=alexkim205.g-desktop-suite -e

Google Suite as a desktop app. Made possible with Electron.

G Desktop Suite is a desktop application designed to provide seamless access to Google Drive files and documents directly from your computer. Built using Electron, it offers a distraction-free environment for document editing and file management.

Key Features:

  • Direct integration with Google Drive, allowing users to view, edit, and manage files without switching browsers or tabs.
  • A clean, word-processing interface optimized for focused work on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
  • Support for dark mode, adapting automatically to system preferences for better visual comfort.
  • Cross-platform compatibility, available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for productivity-focused users who rely on Google Drive and G Suite apps but seek a more streamlined, desktop-based experience. By eliminating browser tab clutter and enhancing focus, G Desktop Suite helps save time and improve efficiency.

The application can be installed via winget for easy setup and updates.

README

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If you like what you see, consider buying me a cup of coffee ☕.

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[04/16/2021]

Thank you everyone who gave this app a shot, it's been a great learning opportunity for me!

Unfortunately, I won't be able to continue maintaining G-Desktop-Suite due to time constraints. However, this repository is open to new lead maintainers! If you're interested, shoot me an email at alexgkim205@gmail.com.

Have you ever wished you had a no-frills, word-processing desktop app dedicated to just Google Drive? Annoyed at having to click the Go to My Drive button everytime you visit https://drive.google.com? Want a Microsoft Word-esque experience for your Google Drive? Or simply looking to separate Google Drive from the other bajillion tabs that you opened for your research paper? Look no further!

G Desktop Suite is a desktop wrapper for Google Drive built with ElectronJS. Give it a try, and if you like what you see, share it with your friends!

demo

🌙 Dark Mode is here!

As of v.conscious-club/0.2.0, the app will automatically adjust to your OS's dark mode settings.

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📀 Installation

Release page

Download the latest releases for Windows, Linux, or MacOS.

For MacOS/Linux users with Homebrew

This method is highly recommended for users who want the latest release without the hassle of downloading the executable each time. Learn more about how to get homebrew and homebrew-cask.

The following script will install G Desktop Suite.app into your Applications/ folder.

brew cask install g-desktop-suite

Run brew cask upgrade to get the latest version of the app.

For Arch Linux and related distributions

Install the AUR package g-desktop-suite-git. Below is an example with yay, but any AUR manager will work.

yay -S g-desktop-suite-git

🎶 Versions

  • v.0.3.0-0.3.1 // mr-finish-line
  • v.0.2.0-0.2.1 // conscious-club
  • v.0.1.0 // fugue-state
  • v.0.0.3 // dean-town
  • v.0.0.2 // funky-duck
  • v.0.0.1 // aunt-leslie

Version names inspired by Vulfpeck songs. They're a great band, check them out here.

📸 Action Shots

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✏️ Development

To build the app locally, clone the repository, install all dependencies, and run the available npm scripts.

git clone https://github.com/alexkim205/G-Desktop-Suite.git
cd G-Desktop-Suite
yarn install

$ yarn run
yarn run v1.22.4
   - build
      electron-builder -mwl -p never
   - build-cask
      ./Casks/update.sh $npm_package_version
   - clean
      concurrently "prettier './**/*.js' --write" "eslint ./**/*.js --fix"
   - clean-check
      concurrently "prettier './**/*.js' --list-different" "eslint ./**/*.js"
   - deploy
      electron-builder -mwl -p onTagOrDraft
   - deploy-cask
      cask-repair g-desktop-suite -v $npm_package_version -b
   - dev
      cross-env NODE_ENV=development electron .
   - pack
      electron-builder --dir && yarn update-cask
   - start
      electron .

To build production ready applications for macos (dmg), windows (exe), and linux (sh), run yarn build.

🛎️ Have suggestions? Feel free to create an issue or make a pull request.

🤝 Want to contribute? Check out the TODO.md!

Dependencies

  • about-window: 'About App' window for Electron application
  • electron-localshortcut: register/unregister a keyboard shortcut locally to a BrowserWindow instance, without using a Menu
  • electron-window-state: Simple module that helps to save and restore size and position of Electron windows.
  • file-system: Strengthen the ability of file system

Dev Dependencies

  • cross-env: Run scripts that set and use environment variables across platforms
  • del: Delete files and directories
  • electron: Build cross platform desktop apps with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
  • electron-packager: Customize and package your Electron app with OS-specific bundles (.app, .exe, etc.) via JS or CLI

📜 MIT License

Disclaimer: Not affiliated with Google.

Versions
0.3.1
Website
github.com
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