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electron-builder

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What it is

electron-builder is a free, open-source tool for packaging Electron apps for macOS, Windows and Linux. It creates installers, portable builds and distribution archives, with targets that include DMG, PKG, AppImage, DEB, RPM, NSIS, MSI and ZIP. Its electron-updater package supports differential updates, staged rollouts and providers such as GitHub Releases, Amazon S3, DigitalOcean Spaces, Cloudflare R2, Keygen and generic HTTP(S) servers. Update manifests can optionally use Ed25519 signatures checked against a public key embedded in the app. With signing credentials configured, electron-builder supports macOS notarization and Windows Authenticode signing. ASAR integrity hashes are enabled by default, and Electron Fuses can disable selected features at package time. Documentation includes GitHub Actions guidance for building and publishing. In version 27, publishing requires an explicit CLI flag or configuration choice. Build environments also matter: macOS signing must be done on macOS, and native dependencies generally need to be compiled for the target platform unless prebuilt binaries are used. The project directs community questions to GitHub Issues and package resources to npm.

For and against

For

  • Packages for macOS, Windows and Linux.
  • Supports installers, portable builds and distribution archives.
  • electron-updater supports differential updates and staged rollouts.
  • ASAR integrity hashes are enabled by default.
  • GitHub Actions build and publishing guidance is available.

Against

  • macOS code signing works only on macOS.
  • Native dependencies generally need target-platform compilation.
  • Publishing in v27 requires an explicit request.

The verdict

electron-builder covers packaging, signing and update workflows for Electron apps without a listed paid plan. Build-host requirements matter for macOS signing and native dependencies.

Who it suits

It suits developers distributing Electron apps across desktop platforms who need packaging, signing or update workflows. Teams using native dependencies should account for target-platform build requirements.

Plans and prices

electron-builder

Free

No pricing or paid plans stated on the official pages reviewed

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On the record

Auto-updates
The electron-updater package supports differential updates, staged rollouts, and multiple update providers.electron.build · read 3 Oct 2026
Build constraint
macOS code signing works only on macOS, and native dependencies generally must be compiled on the target platform unless prebuilt binaries are used.electron.build · read 3 Oct 2026
Build outputs
It produces installers, portable builds, and distribution-ready archives for macOS, Windows, and Linux.electron.build · read 3 Oct 2026
CI integration
The documentation provides GitHub Actions CI/CD guidance for building and publishing Electron apps.electron.build · read 3 Oct 2026
Community support
The site directs users to GitHub Issues and npm for community and package resources.electron.build · read 3 Oct 2026
Electron Forge integration
Forge maker packages create electron-builder targets, but publishing, auto-update, and code signing require electron-builder as the primary build tool.electron.build · read 3 Oct 2026
Package integrity
ASAR integrity hashes are enabled by default, and Electron Fuses can disable selected Electron features at package time.electron.build · read 3 Oct 2026
Publishing safety
Publishing must be explicitly requested in v27 using a CLI flag or configuration option.electron.build · read 3 Oct 2026
Purpose
electron-builder packages and builds Electron apps for distribution.electron.build · read 3 Oct 2026
Signing
The tool supports macOS notarization and Windows Authenticode signing when signing credentials are configured.electron.build · read 3 Oct 2026
Update providers
Documented providers include GitHub Releases, Amazon S3, DigitalOcean Spaces, Cloudflare R2, Keygen, and generic HTTP(S) servers.electron.build · read 3 Oct 2026
Update security
Update manifests can be optionally signed with Ed25519 and verified against a public key embedded in the app before downloads.electron.build · read 3 Oct 2026

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