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I had originally mis-read this: I read it as a super-simple wrapper that converts web pages/apps into a native mobile app. But it seems it actually creates a d

by mxuribe 11y ago

I had originally mis-read this: I read it as a super-simple wrapper that converts web pages/apps into a native mobile app. But it seems it actually creates a desktop application. I understand the use-case: avoiding bouncing between web browser tabs, but I guess I don't see that as annoying enough. I'm sure there are other use-cases that I'm not thinking of.

Kiro 11y ago
> I read it as a super-simple wrapper that converts web pages/apps into a native mobile app. I would love that. Just one command and you're done.
- czechdeveloper 11y ago
  I'm sure I've seen something like that. But I can't remember the name. Maybe someone else?
  - ParadoxOryx 11y ago
    I've seen this on HN before - https://github.com/mess110/glassic https://github.com/mess110/glassic
- mattlutze 11y ago
  Performance and experience is so much better from an actual native app, though. This trend toward building a parred-down version of a browser into link-rich apps is actually really troublesome, from both the broken user experience (different buttons for different common tasks, back and return functions not working consistently) and from a security standpoint.
- T-A 11y ago
  http://www.manifoldjs.com/ http://www.manifoldjs.com/ "manifoldJS helps you reach more users than ever by packaging your web experience as native apps across Android, iOS, and Windows."
curt15 11y ago
As someone who spends most of the time in the browser, I'd actually prefer as much as possible to be in browser tabs that I can easily jump to via ctrl+[tab position] instead of having to cycle between external programs with alt-tab.
- drumdance 11y ago
  Ha, I'm the exact opposite. Not for everything, but when I'm developing I find it easier to switch between, say, Trello, Github and Slack using alt-tab.
creshal 11y ago
My main driver is Firefox, but Google Docs etc. won't work properly in it. I also wouldn't want it to use the same cookies (home vs. multiple work Google accounts, etc.). `google-chrome --user-data-dir=$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/gdocs/ --app=https://docs.google.com/` https://docs.google.com/` launches Chrome with a dedicated profile and in "app" mode (no browser UI, favicon as program icon, etc.), which works well for cases like this. Apparently this tool in particular works slightly differently, but the intent is comparable.
skewedlines 11y ago
When I am working on projects, I would often have hundreds of tabs open (figuratively speaking) with reference material and whatnot, and my browser tab bar would end up being a gigantic mess. I just thought it would be handy if I could keep certain web pages that are important (such as Facebook Messenger / Whatsapp etc.) separately from the mess to facilitate easier navigation when switching between windows.
JoshTriplett 11y ago
If you want a framework to turn a web application into a mobile app, try Crosswalk: https://crosswalk-project.org/ https://crosswalk-project.org/

by mxuribe 11y ago

Kiro 11y ago

> I read it as a super-simple wrapper that converts web pages/apps into a native mobile app. I would love that. Just one command and you're done.

czechdeveloper 11y ago
I'm sure I've seen something like that. But I can't remember the name. Maybe someone else?
- ParadoxOryx 11y ago
  I've seen this on HN before - https://github.com/mess110/glassic https://github.com/mess110/glassic
mattlutze 11y ago
Performance and experience is so much better from an actual native app, though. This trend toward building a parred-down version of a browser into link-rich apps is actually really troublesome, from both the broken user experience (different buttons for different common tasks, back and return functions not working consistently) and from a security standpoint.
T-A 11y ago
http://www.manifoldjs.com/ http://www.manifoldjs.com/ "manifoldJS helps you reach more users than ever by packaging your web experience as native apps across Android, iOS, and Windows."

curt15 11y ago

As someone who spends most of the time in the browser, I'd actually prefer as much as possible to be in browser tabs that I can easily jump to via ctrl+[tab position] instead of having to cycle between external programs with alt-tab.

drumdance 11y ago
Ha, I'm the exact opposite. Not for everything, but when I'm developing I find it easier to switch between, say, Trello, Github and Slack using alt-tab.

creshal 11y ago

My main driver is Firefox, but Google Docs etc. won't work properly in it. I also wouldn't want it to use the same cookies (home vs. multiple work Google accounts, etc.). `google-chrome --user-data-dir=$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/gdocs/ --app=https://docs.google.com/` https://docs.google.com/` launches Chrome with a dedicated profile and in "app" mode (no browser UI, favicon as program icon, etc.), which works well for cases like this. Apparently this tool in particular works slightly differently, but the intent is comparable.

skewedlines 11y ago

When I am working on projects, I would often have hundreds of tabs open (figuratively speaking) with reference material and whatnot, and my browser tab bar would end up being a gigantic mess. I just thought it would be handy if I could keep certain web pages that are important (such as Facebook Messenger / Whatsapp etc.) separately from the mess to facilitate easier navigation when switching between windows.

JoshTriplett 11y ago

If you want a framework to turn a web application into a mobile app, try Crosswalk: https://crosswalk-project.org/ https://crosswalk-project.org/