Convert your SvelteKit app to a desktop app with ToDesktop

Convert your SvelteKit app to a desktop app

SvelteKit is a full-stack web framework built around Svelte. Its fast client runtime and flexible rendering options make it a strong foundation for responsive desktop applications, while ToDesktop handles the native shell, installers, signing, and updates.

You can point Builder at a local SvelteKit development server while iterating, then switch to the hosted production URL for release builds.

Turn a SvelteKit app into a desktop app

Run the application locally and make the development server reachable on localhost.
Create a Simple Window project in ToDesktop Builder and enter the local URL while developing.
Deploy the SvelteKit app using the adapter and hosting platform appropriate for its server-side requirements.
Replace the development URL with the production URL before building installers.
Test routing, form actions, authentication callbacks, service workers, and external links inside the desktop window.

Static SvelteKit applications can be hosted on a CDN. Applications that use server routes or server-side rendering need a persistent web deployment that remains available to desktop users.

Good SvelteKit desktop use cases

Fast keyboard-driven productivity tools.
Data applications with real-time updates.
SaaS products that share one Svelte codebase across web and desktop.
Apps that need ToDesktop menus, windows, files, or notifications.

Add ToDesktop APIs in the SvelteKit client where native behavior is required, and guard browser-only or desktop-only code so normal web sessions continue to work.

Customer stories

Native APIs

“What sets ToDesktop apart is its seamless integration with native APIs using our existing web codebase. By tapping into APIs like Tray and Notifications, we've crafted an exceptionally polished desktop user experience.”

Rick Pastoor

Rise

Cleaner, less cluttered UI

“Having a desktop app gives us the freedom to design the experience we want, including better keyboard shortcuts and a cleaner UI. It was a no-brainer for us to use ToDesktop.”

Max Musing

Basedash

Code optional

“It was unbelievably simple for us to get a desktop app up and running, and we didn’t have to write a single line of code. Once we had this MVP, we were able to extend the app’s functionality with custom behavior using ToDesktop’s libraries.”

Pouya Rad

LifeAt

Create your desktop app for free^*

ToDesktop Builder will take you step-by-step through the process of creating your first desktop app in just a few minutes.

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^*You can create a desktop app and run it on your computer for free. You will only be charged if you want to create a distributable app for your customers.

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