dry-webview 0.2.0

Use your web dev skills to design UIs for your Python apps with this simple, Rust-powered webview library.

Dry: give a UI to your Python app using web tech

Dry is a minimal, no-dependency webview library for Python that lets you use your web development skills to create user interfaces for your Python applications. Built with Rust and leveraging Wry and Tao, Dry is designed to be simple, lightweight, and easy to integrate—no need for extra packages.

Why Choose Dry?

• Familiar Web Technologies: Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to design interfaces for your Python apps.
• Concise API: Instantiate a wv = Webview() object, configure a few settings, and call wv.run()—that’s it!
• Versatile Content: Load content from HTTP/HTTPS sources or render HTML directly, all without a server.
• Customizable Windows: Supports borderless windows and custom titlebars for a tailored UI experience—native window decorations are also available if you prefer.
• Small Footprint: The binaries are around 700 KB, which reduce to 200 KB after compression with PyInstaller or UPX.

Installation

Getting started with Dry is straightforward. Simply use pip or uv to install:

pip install dry-webview
uv add dry-webview

Simple, Intuitive Usage

Here's a quick example of how to use Dry to create a simple webview:

from dry import Webview

wv = Webview()
wv.title = "My Python App!"
wv.content = "<h1>Hello, World!</h1>"
wv.run()

For more examples, check out the examples directory.

Current Status

Dry is in its early stages and currently supports Windows. Linux and macOS support are planned. Expect ongoing development, new features, and potential changes as the library evolves.

Roadmap

Feature	Status
Rendering HTML	✅ Completed
Loading HTTP/HTTPS	✅ Completed
Calling Python from JavaScript	✅ Completed
Browser Developer Tools	✅ Completed
Custom Titlebars	✅ Completed
Custom Icons	✅ Completed
PyInstaller Support	✅ Completed
Calling JavaScript from Python	❌ Not Yet
Touch Support in Borderless Windows	❌ Not Yet

Platform Compatibility

Platform	Status
Windows 11	✅ Tested
Linux	❌ Not Yet
macOS	❌ Not Yet

Python Compatibility

Python Version	Status
CPython 3.11	❌ Not Yet
CPython 3.12	✅ Tested
CPython 3.13	❌ Not Yet

License

Dry is distributed under the MIT License. For more details, see the LICENSE file.