positron-native 0.1.0

Build cross-platform desktop apps with React and Python

POSITRON

High-performance desktop applications with Python and React. No Node.js. Pure speed.

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CORE / INITIALIZE

from positron import App, BrowserWindow, ipc_main

app = App()

@ipc_main.handle('core:compute')
def handle_compute(event, data):
    # Heavy Python logic here
    result = {"status": "success", "payload": data}
    return result

def init():
    win = BrowserWindow({
        'title': 'Positron App',
        'width': 1200,
        'height': 800,
        'frame': False
    })
    win.load_url('http://localhost:5173')

app.when_ready(init)
app.run()

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SPECS / ARCHITECTURE

• Runtime: Python 3.9+ / No Node.js dependency
• Renderer: OS Native WebView (WebView2 / WebKit)
• UI: React 18 / Vite 5
• IPC: Bidirectional bridge (Electron-compatible)
• Size: ~5-10MB (Native system renderer)
• Support: Windows / macOS / Linux

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STATUS / PIPELINE

01. FINISHED

• Core architecture
• Window management
• IPC communication
• React + Vite integration

02. BUILDING

• Documentation (75%)
• Examples (60%)

03. PIPELINE

• Menu API
• Dialog API
• System tray
• Auto-updater
• Build tools
• CLI scaffolding

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QUICK START

git clone https://github.com/tomlin7/positron.git
cd positron
pip install -r requirements.txt
cd examples/react-app
npm install
python main.py

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RESOURCES / LINKS

• Documentation: positron.tomlin7.com
• Source: github.com/tomlin7/positron
• License: MIT

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