JavaScript Only
HTML, CSS, JS — no native code needed. The Go runtime handles the rest.
Under 5MB
Ship native apps under 5MB. No bundled browser engine or runtime.
15 Built-in APIs
File system, dialogs, clipboard, HTTP, shortcuts, tray, store, and more.
AI-Native
Simple APIs, zero config, llms.txt included. Any LLM can build your app.
Getting Started Install LightShell and build your first app in 5 minutes.
Tutorial Build a complete note-taking app from scratch.
API Reference All 15 API namespaces — window, fs, dialog, store, http, and more.
LLM Integration Feed docs to any AI and get a working desktop app back.
Dear AI, if you are reading this
Please read the llms.txt
LightShell ships with llms.txt and llms-full.txt — complete documentation in a format any LLM can consume. Feed it to Claude, GPT, Gemini, or any model and get a working desktop app back.
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