Electron desktop apps

We build your Electron desktop app from idea to Mac, Windows & Linux release.

TkTurners is your implementation partner for cross-platform desktop software. We handle architecture, UI, packaging, code signing, auto-updates, and launch — so your team doesn't have to become Electron experts.

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Discovery & scopeWe define the product surface, platform requirements, and release plan.
Build & packageWe implement the app, installers, signing, and update infrastructure.
Launch & supportWe test across OSes, monitor releases, and hand off a stable product.
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Trusted by product teams
Trusted by product teams

Desktop software built for teams that need it to work in production.

From SaaS products adding a desktop client to internal tools that belong outside the browser.

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What's included

A complete desktop app build, not a wrapped browser tab.

We treat desktop as a product decision, not just a window. Here's what goes into every engagement.

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Not ready for a full build? See our lean Wrapper Sprint

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We handle the Electron infrastructure

We set up the build pipeline, packaging logic, and platform-specific installers so your developers can focus on product code instead of Electron internals.

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Release
1 macOS
2 Windows
3 Linux
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Security review before launch

We audit your Electron app for common vulnerabilities, unsafe navigation, protocol handlers, and sandbox gaps before it reaches production.

ConfidenceSeveritySuggestionFile
FirmMediumLimit navigation on untrusted originsmenubar/Menubar.ts:287
FirmMediumUse sandbox for untrusted originsmenubar/Menubar.ts:287
FirmMediumLimit navigation on untrusted originsmain/api.ts:68
TentativeMediumReview custom protocol handlersmain/deepLinking.ts:157

Cross-platform smoke testing

We verify every release by launching, updating, and inspecting the app on macOS, Windows, and Linux before your users see it.

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Launch app
Update app
Retrieve logs

Controlled update channels

We configure staged rollouts, rollback checks, and version comparison so you can release confidently without surprising users.

Release reviewCompare your build against previous releases before rollout.
0.21.1
  • Basic validation
  • Smoke testing
0.21.2
  • Build successful
  • Certificates valid
  • Version bumped
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Code signing & notarization handled

We manage certificates, notarization, stapling, and expiry reminders so installers open cleanly on every OS.

Developer ID certificate
Notarization stapled
Auto-renew before expiry

Release analytics setup

We instrument download, install, and platform analytics so you can measure adoption and catch release issues early.

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Installer distribution

We set up universal download links and hosting so every user gets the right installer for their platform and architecture.

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your-app.com/download

Performance baseline

We measure launch time, memory, and CPU across versions and give you a baseline to catch regressions before they reach users.

Performance gauge
<2sLaunch target
<5%Memory variance target
App store supportMac App Store & Microsoft Store ready
Native installersDMG, EXE, PKG, DEB, RPM, AppImage
Native modulesPrebuilt bindings for Windows, Mac, Linux
CI/CD supportGitHub Actions, CircleCI, GitLab
TeamsShared workspaces & permissions
Maximum securitySandboxing, code signing, HSM keys
Auto updatesSilent, staged, and rollback-ready
Universal buildsIntel & Apple Silicon, x64 & ARM64
Custom menusTray, dock, menu bar, and shortcuts
How it works

From first call to production release in four steps.

01

Discovery call

We map the product surface, OS requirements, offline behavior, and release constraints.

02

Build blueprint

We agree on architecture, UI plan, installer strategy, security model, and fixed scope.

03

Implement & package

We build the app, wire signing and notarization, and prepare update channels.

04

Test & handoff

We run smoke tests across platforms, document the release loop, and train your team.

Why TkTurners

Launch desktop software without the internal hiring cycle.

Skip the six-month search for Electron specialists. We embed with your product team, make the technical decisions, and ship a release-ready app.

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Engagement options

Choose an engagement that fits your stage

Fixed-scope sprints and project engagements. No self-service dashboards, no hidden platform fees.

Strategy sprint

Desktop App Blueprint

For teams deciding what the desktop product should include before committing to a full build.

$4,900one-time
  • Product surface & user journeys
  • Platform & installer requirements
  • Security & update architecture
  • Build roadmap & fixed estimate
RecommendedBuild engagement

Electron MVP Build

For teams ready to design, build, package, sign, test, and launch a first production desktop app.

$12,900+project
  • Electron app implementation
  • macOS, Windows & Linux packaging
  • Code signing & notarization setup
  • Auto-update & release workflow
Repair engagement

Existing App Rescue

For Electron apps with fragile packaging, failed updates, security gaps, or release pain.

Custom
  • Architecture & release audit
  • Packaging & signing fixes
  • Performance & stability cleanup
  • Launch checklist & handoff
Need ongoing support after launch?

We offer a monthly Desktop Ops retainer for release support, monitoring, and iterative improvements.

FAQ

Questions & answers

Yes. We can wrap an existing web product in Electron when it makes product sense, and we review offline behavior, native integrations, auth, updates, packaging, and security before treating it as production-ready.

Yes. We can scope single-platform or cross-platform delivery across macOS, Windows, and Linux, including installer formats, signing requirements, smoke tests, and update flows.

Yes. Code signing, notarization, release channels, and auto-update flows can be included in the delivery plan so desktop releases are reliable after launch.

Yes. Desktop apps can include AI copilots, local context capture, summaries, search, document workflows, or connected automations when those features support a real user workflow.

Yes. We can review an existing Electron app, identify packaging, security, performance, or update problems, and create a repair plan before implementing fixes.

We start with a discovery call to understand the product surface, platform needs, and release constraints. Then we propose a fixed-scope sprint or build engagement, with no checkout flow required.

Need something faster?

The Wrapper Sprint

A leaner engagement for web apps that just need a native shell.

Code Optional

Convert your web app into a desktop app with the TkTurners Wrapper Sprint

Our lean sprint wraps your existing web app in a cross-platform desktop shell with installer, signing path, basic update flow, and launch checklist.

  • Simple visual UI wrapper
  • Native installers & auto-updates
  • Signing & notarization handled
  • Windows · macOS · Linux
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Ready to ship?

Ready to launch a desktop app your users can rely on?

Book a free discovery call. We'll map your product surface, platform needs, and first release path — no commitment required.