Deno project is going to add cross-platform desktop apps in next major update

Deno's next major release will introduce Deno Desktop, a feature for building cross-platform desktop applications using web technologies. It defaults to the native WebView (producing ~68.5MB binaries) rather than bundling Chromium Embedded Framework (~309MB), with an optional CEF mode for consistent rendering. A 'Raw' mode allows custom rendering via WebGPU or Skia. Applications include a local web server for easy web app porting, and support frameworks like Next.js, Astro, and Vite SSR. The feature is not yet stable and lacks some capabilities like file picker dialogs and mobile support. The piece also reflects on Deno's strategic direction, noting tension between adding Node.js compatibility and pursuing differentiated features, with Bun (now owned by Anthropic) having gained ground in the meantime.

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