Angular is a Javascript framework that allows you to build web, native mobile, and native desktop applications.

Angular is a common choice for enterprise-grade web apps, and those same apps often need a managed desktop experience for internal teams. ToDesktop gives Angular teams a path to desktop distribution without splitting into a separate desktop codebase.

Best-fit Angular scenarios

• Internal business tools with strict workflow and role boundaries.
• Apps used in long-running sessions where startup behavior matters.
• Teams that need native menu/shortcut controls for productivity.

Angular to desktop rollout

1. Ship your existing Angular app URL first for a fast baseline.
2. Add window opening rules for auth and external provider domains.
3. Add application menu actions with clear keyboard accelerators.
4. Configure auto-update behavior for predictable rollout control.
5. Add tray behavior if users need background presence.

Angular-specific opportunities

• Use app protocols to route users directly to key Angular routes.
• Add global shortcuts for frequent internal actions.
• Keep desktop feature checks behind isDesktopApp() guards.

Enterprise pitfalls to avoid

• Leaving OAuth and SSO flows in an embedded sign-in flow.
• Not validating deeplink URLs before handling them.
• Treating update behavior as default instead of explicitly configuring it.

Recommended ToDesktop docs

• Window Opening Rules (window.open)
• Google OAuth Screen
• Dynamically Editing the Application Menu
• Reacting to Keyboard Shortcuts
• Configuring Auto-Updates