CodeSandbox Desktop

CodeSandbox Desktop is an Electron application that allows you to run CodeSandbox on your desktop. This README file serves as a work-in-progress (WIP) document for setting up and using the application.

Introduction

CodeSandbox is a popular online code editor that enables developers to create, share, and collaborate on web applications right in the browser. CodeSandbox Desktop is an Electron wrapper that lets you run CodeSandbox as a standalone application on your desktop.

Please Note: This project is a work-in-progress and will be updated as the it evolves. We welcome contributions from the community to improve this application.

Features

• Run CodeSandbox on your desktop as a standalone app.
• Access your CodeSandbox projects directly from your desktop.
• Support for code collaboration and sharing within the application.

Prerequisites

Before you can use CodeSandbox Desktop, you'll need the following software installed on your system:

• Node.js: You can download Node.js from nodejs.org.

Installation

To install CodeSandbox Desktop, follow these steps:

1. Clone the CodeSandbox Desktop repository:

git clone https://github.com/codesandbox/codesandbox-desktop.git

2. Change to the project directory:

cd codesandbox-desktop

3. Install project dependencies:

yarn install

4. Start the application:

yarn start

5. Run Electron app

yarn serve

CodeSandbox Desktop should now be running on your desktop. You can access it from the system tray or taskbar.

Getting Started

Once you have CodeSandbox Desktop installed, you can log in with your CodeSandbox account and start using it. Please note that the application is still a work in progress, and not all features of the online version may be available.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to CodeSandbox Desktop. If you'd like to contribute to the development of this application, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository on GitHub.
2. Create a new branch with a descriptive name for your feature or fix.
3. Make your changes and test them thoroughly.
4. Create a pull request with a clear description of the changes you've made and the problem you're solving.

Our team will review your contribution, provide feedback, and merge it if it meets our guidelines.