A cross-platform desktop software store. All software built with EXT APIs works on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Build desktop software easily, with just HTML,CSS, & Javascript. Currently, 36 free games & utilities (like Excalidraw & JS Paint) are available.
Hi Product Hunt!
@ext_ian and I built EXT because we were frustrated with how challenging it was to build cross-platform desktop apps.
Even with Electron, you still have to set up your own build pipelines, updating mechanisms, code-signing, deployments, and deal with cross-platform compatibility issues.
We built EXT to make building cross-platform desktop software easier. Dog-fooding our own APIs, we ported 36 initial games and utilities to the EXT store, and we’ve open-sourced all of them here: https://github.com/extpkg
If you’re into casual web games or want to check out some fun and useful utilities like JS Paint (inspired by ‘95 MS Paint), check out EXT!
Features of EXT
- All extensions work offline (we call apps on the platform “EXTensions” 🥁).
- Once installed, extensions load instantly.
- All extensions are available on Mac, Windows and Linux.
- There are a variety of games including platformers, strategy games, puzzle games, and more…
- All the extensions currently available are free!
What’s Currently Available on EXT?
Utilities
- JS Paint - Inspired by 95 MS Paint
- Excalidraw - whiteboarding tool
- EXTDraw - whiteboarding tool
Games
- 2001: a Space Opera
- Backcountry
- Bounce Back
- Break Lock
- CHOCH
- Diver Down
- Evil Glitch
- Fire & Fondness 2
- Gods Gambit
- Klondike Solitaire
- Little Spy
- Memory Override
- Null Dagger
- Only
- Planet Waves
- Planetfall
- Radius Raid
- Resistor
- Retrohaunt
- ROTA
- Shifty Dungeon
- Space Garden
- Space Huggers
- SpacePi
- Starcatcher
- Techmaniac
- The Adventures of Captain Callisto
- The Chroma Incident
- The March of the White King
- Tiny Crate
- Totem Storm
- Triangle: Back to Home
- Vapor Trails
Interested in building your own extension?
Our API docs can be found here - https://docs.ext.store/
Open-source example apps (all the extensions above) can be found here - https://github.com/extpkgThanks for checking out EXT!
We’re grateful that you decided to check out EXT!
If you’re looking for a few games to get started, we personally love Vapor Trails, ROTA, Techmaniac, and Breaklock.
Let us know what you think! 🥳
Your cross-platform desktop software store sounds like a game-changer for developers! 🌐 As a graphic designer keen on exploring different tools, the idea of a store that enables easy creation of desktop software using just HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is intriguing.
The fact that all software built with EXT APIs works seamlessly on Mac, Windows, and Linux is a significant advantage. It simplifies the development process, making it accessible to a broader audience. The inclusion of 36 free games and utilities, including notable ones like Excalidraw and JS Paint, adds value to the store.
The simplicity of building desktop software with familiar web development technologies is a welcome approach. It not only lowers the entry barrier for developers but also encourages innovation and creativity in software development.
I'm excited about the potential this cross-platform desktop software store holds for fostering a diverse ecosystem of applications. The availability of free games and utilities adds to the appeal, making it an attractive platform for both developers and users alike.
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The use of EXT APIs to build software with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is convenient and accessible. The availability of 36 free games and utilities, including Excalidraw and JS Paint, is a great start. Keep up the good work!
Love how EXT takes a different approach to cross-platform desktop apps. Congrats on the launch!
