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Can I use a free solution like nativefier to create a Webflow Mac app using homebrew?

TL;DR
  • Install Homebrew, Node.js, and Nativefier via Terminal.
  • Use Nativefier to generate a Webflow desktop app (nativefier --name "Webflow" "https://webflow.com/dashboard").
  • Move the generated Webflow app to the Applications folder.
  • Launch Webflow from Finder > Applications.

Yes, you can use Nativefier with Homebrew to create a Webflow desktop app for Mac. Nativefier wraps websites into a desktop application using Electron. Follow these steps to do it:

1. Install Homebrew (If Not Installed)

  • Open Terminal and run:
    /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
  • Verify installation:
    brew --version

2. Install Node.js and Nativefier

  • Install Node.js:
    brew install node
  • Install Nativefier globally:
    npm install -g nativefier

3. Create a Webflow Desktop App

  • Run this command (replace "Webflow" with your preferred app name):
    nativefier --name "Webflow" "https://webflow.com/dashboard"
  • This generates a Webflow.app inside the output directory.

4. Move the App to Applications Folder

  • Navigate to the output folder:
    cd ~/your-output-folder
  • Move the app:
    mv Webflow-darwin-x64/Webflow.app /Applications/

5. Launch the Webflow App

  • Open Finder > Applications and double-click Webflow.app.

Summary

You can create a Webflow Mac app using Nativefier via Homebrew. Install Node.js and Nativefier, generate the app, and move it to Applications. This gives you a standalone Webflow app using Electron.

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