drawio-desktop
Official electron build of draw.io
Explore the draw.io desktop preload script and contextBridge API. Learn how it securely exposes a minimal API for IPC communication, employing least privilege for enhanced security.
How to Configure URL Parameters at Startup in Draw.io Desktop Using urlParams.jsonLearn how to configure urlParams.json at startup in Draw.io Desktop. Easily set startup URL parameters for custom editor configurations. Get started now.
How draw.io Desktop Implements Security-First Design: A Deep Dive into Electron HardeningDiscover draw.io Desktop's security-first design. Learn how contextBridge, IPC validation, CSP, and Electron fuses protect against Node.js attack vectors.
How Platform-Specific Build Configurations Work in drawio-desktopUnderstand drawio-desktop platform-specific build configurations. Learn how electron-builder JSON files define packaging rules for Windows macOS Linux and more.
How to Run draw.io Desktop in Development Mode with DevTools EnabledLearn to run draw.io Desktop in development mode with DevTools enabled. Set DRAWIO_ENV=dev to automatically open Chrome DevTools for debugging.
How Draw.io Desktop Implements Window Management with Multiple DisplaysDiscover how Draw.io Desktop manages multiple displays using Electron's screen module. Learn how it handles disconnected monitors and recenters windows for seamless multi-monitor setups.
Draw.io Desktop electron.js Main Process File Structure and IPC Handlers ExplainedExplore the electron.js main process file structure in Draw.io Desktop. Understand key IPC handlers bridging renderer process and native OS features.
How drawio-desktop PDF Export Works Using @cantoo/pdf-libDiscover how drawio-desktop PDF export merges rasterized buffers using webContents printToPDF and @cantoo/pdf-lib to create PDFs with embedded metadata and original diagram XML.
How to Enable or Disable Spell Check in draw.io DesktopLearn how to enable or disable spell check in draw.io Desktop. Control the spell check setting via the Electron store for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Easy steps to customize your diagramming experience.
How the Google Fonts Toggle Works in Draw.io Desktop: Implementation and Persistence GuideDiscover how Draw.io Desktop implements and persists the Google Fonts toggle. Learn about electron-store, CSP headers, and IPC communication for seamless font management.
How to Control Hardware Acceleration in draw.io Desktop: Disabling GPU RenderingLearn how to disable hardware acceleration in draw.io Desktop using the --disable-acceleration flag. Force software rendering for improved stability and control over GPU usage for your diagrams.
How Draw.io Desktop Implements a Custom Context Menu with Paste and Match StyleDiscover how Draw.io Desktop implements a custom context menu with Paste and Match Style using electron-context-menu and webContents pasteAndMatchStyle for seamless formatting control.
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