Github Widget using Electron

This project is based off of https://github.com/electron/electron-quick-start

I have modded the script to make the window look more like a widget. It displays my github repository currently, but you can easily edit the mainWindow.loadURL('') command line to show any webpage you wish.

How to compile an .exe

1. Install NodeJS from https://nodejs.org/en/download/
2. Install Electron using the command

npm install -g electron

3. Install electron-packager using npm install -g electron-packager (check link: https://www.christianengvall.se/electron-packager-tutorial/)
4. After installing electron-packager, use the below command for compiling an executable

electron-packager dir appName --overwrite --asar --platform=win32 --arch=x64 --prune=true --out=release-builds --icon=./build/icon.ico

ref: https://stackoverflow.com/a/69226864/12529099

PS: The executable attached to this github repository was made for windows 10

Output:

Auto startup

To automatically start the widget during start-up, open Run using Win+R and type in shell:startup

You will get a window like this:

Now make a shortcut of the .exe file and put it in the Startup folder

Thats it! It will load everytime you start your PC up.