CLI Reference

CLI Reference

The DeskForge CLI (@deskforge/cli) is your command-line interface for building, managing, and deploying desktop applications from web apps.

Installation

Install the CLI globally using your preferred package manager:

npm install -g @deskforge/cli
# or
pnpm add -g @deskforge/cli
# or
yarn global add @deskforge/cli

Requirements: Node.js >= 18.0.0, Rust (for local builds)

Quick Start

# 1. Initialize a new project
deskforge init

# 2. Authenticate with DeskForge
deskforge login

# 3. Build your desktop app
deskforge build

Commands Overview

deskforge init

Initialize a new DeskForge project

deskforge login

Authenticate with DeskForge

deskforge build

Build your desktop application

deskforge dev

Start local development environment

deskforge projects

Manage your projects

deskforge logs

View build logs

Learn More

Complete Commands ReferenceConfiguration File SchemaCreate DeskForge App

Latest CLI version: 0.1.9

Check your installed version: deskforge --version

View on npm: @deskforge/cli