Wails + Svelte 5 + Tailwind 4 Template

A modern, ready-to-use template for building desktop applications with cutting-edge web technologies.

Tech Stack

This template combines the latest versions of powerful technologies:

• Wails v2.10.1: Build desktop applications using Go and web technologies
• Svelte v5.28.2: Cybernetically enhanced web apps with revolutionary reactivity
• Tailwind CSS v4.1.4: Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development
• TypeScript v5.8.3: JavaScript with syntax for types
• Vite v6.3.3: Next generation frontend tooling for lightning-fast development

Features

• Clean & Minimal: A plain template ready to be customized for your specific needs
• Type Safety: Full TypeScript support throughout the project
• Modern UI Development: Svelte 5's runes system combined with Tailwind's utility classes
• Fast Development: Hot module replacement powered by Vite
• Cross-Platform: Build for Windows, macOS, and Linux with a single codebase
• Go Backend: Leverage Go's performance and ecosystem for your application logic

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Go (version 1.23 or later)
• Node.js (version 16 or later)
• Wails CLI

Development

To run in live development mode:

wails dev

This will start a Vite development server with hot reload for your frontend changes. You can also access your Go methods through the browser at http://localhost:34115.

Building

To build a production-ready distributable package:

wails build

Project Structure

• /frontend: Contains the Svelte frontend application
  • /src: Source code for the frontend
  • /src/assets: Static assets like images and fonts
• /: Root directory contains Go code for the backend

Customization

This template is designed to be a starting point. Feel free to:

• Add additional dependencies as needed
• Customize the Tailwind configuration
• Extend the Go backend with your application logic
• Modify the UI to match your application's design

License

This template is available under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

• Wails for making desktop app development with Go and web technologies possible
• The Svelte, Tailwind, TypeScript, and Vite communities for their excellent tools and documentation