# NW.js - **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/nw-js - **Category:** Desktop App Frameworks - **Homepage:** https://nwjs.io/ - **Also known as:** nw-js - **Profile claimed by vendor:** no - **Last updated:** 2026-09-08T21:17:02.286Z ## vioscaleAI score **45.2 / 100**, confidence 25% (low). Computed 2026-09-08. Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment). | Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present | |---|--:|--:|--:|:--:| | capabilities | 67.1 | 0.083 | 5.6 | ✓ | | repo_stars | 87 | 0.033 | 2.9 | ✓ | | integrations | 0 | 0.053 | 0 | - | | dependent_projects | 5 | 0.08 | 0.4 | ✓ | | dev_activity | 36.1 | 0.12 | 4.3 | ✓ | | release_cadence | 0 | 0.067 | 0 | - | | security_posture | 0 | 0.087 | 0 | - | | package_downloads | 0 | 0.173 | 0 | - | | security_score | 25 | 0.053 | 1.3 | ✓ | | community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0 | - | ## Pricing _As of 2026-09-08, [verify at source](https://nwjs.io/). Independently observed._ Open source ## About A desktop application framework combining Chromium and Node.js, enabling developers to create native desktop applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WebGL while accessing Node.js APIs directly. _Independently observed._ ## Platform & deployment - **Platforms:** macOS, Linux, Windows ## Capabilities _The capabilities that matter for Desktop App Frameworks. "-" = undocumented, not absent._ | Capability | Supported | |---|:--:| | **Capabilities** | | | Native look and feel | ✓ | | Bundled runtime | ✓ | | Auto update builtin | - | | Code signing support | - | | App store distribution | ✓ | | Hot reload dev | ✓ | | Accessibility support | - | | Mobile target support | - | | Ide bundled | - | ## Security & compliance Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fnwjs%2Fnw.js&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality. ## FAQ ### What is NW.js? A desktop application framework combining Chromium and Node.js, enabling developers to create native desktop applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WebGL while accessing Node.js APIs directly. It is indexed under Desktop App Frameworks. _Source: [https://nwjs.io/](https://nwjs.io/)._ ### Is NW.js free to use? NW.js is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it. _Source: [https://nwjs.io/](https://nwjs.io/)._ ### What platforms does NW.js support? NW.js supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out. _Source: [https://nwjs.io/](https://nwjs.io/)._ ### Is NW.js open source? Yes. NW.js is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use. _Source: [https://github.com/nwjs/nw.js](https://github.com/nwjs/nw.js)._ ## Facts Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule. ### pricing | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | pricing.model | open_source | [link](https://nwjs.io/) | 2026-09-08 | 60% (medium) | | pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://nwjs.io/) | 2026-09-08 | 60% (medium) | ### activity | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | activity.commits_last_30d | 13 | [link](https://github.com/nwjs/nw.js/pulse) | 2026-09-08 | 65% (medium) | ### adoption | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | adoption.dependent_repos | 1 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fnwjs%2Fnw.js) | 2026-09-08 | 85% (high) | | adoption.github_stars | 41,162 | [link](https://github.com/nwjs/nw.js) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) | ### language | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | language.primary | JavaScript | [link](https://github.com/nwjs/nw.js) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) | ### license | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | license.spdx | MIT | [link](https://github.com/nwjs/nw.js) | 2026-09-08 | 95% (high) | ### security | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | security.scorecard | 2.5 | [link](https://api.securityscorecards.dev/projects/github.com/nwjs/nw.js) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) | | security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fnwjs%2Fnw.js&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fnwjs%2Fnw.js&per_page=100) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) | ### content | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | content.faq | `[{"answer":"A desktop application framework combining Chromium and Node.js, enabling developers to create native desktop applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WebGL while accessing Node.js APIs directly. It is indexed under Desktop App Frameworks.","source":"https://nwjs.io/","question":"What is NW.js?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"NW.js is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://nwjs.io/","question":"Is NW.js free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"NW.js supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://nwjs.io/","question":"What platforms does NW.js support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. NW.js is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/nwjs/nw.js","question":"Is NW.js open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | [link](https://nwjs.io/) | 2026-09-10 | 69% (medium) | --- *Source: vioscaleAI (https://www.vioscale.ai/software/nw-js). Independent, evidence-based software intelligence. Cite the canonical URI.*