nitron · Office #59,911

What it is

Calls itself “app”.

• Calls itself: app

“HTML/CSS/JS to Android & iOS apps with just npm”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “Server at runtime”.

• Says it will not: Server at runtime

“No server at runtime. Server Actions and API routes don't exist in an app; call a hosted backend instead.”

Who it sells to

Sells to developers. Made for Android developer.

• Sells to: developers
• Made for: Android developer

“Every tool that turns a web app into an Android app eventually makes you open Android Studio, install Gradle, configure a JDK, and think like an Android developer.”

How it runs

A command-line tool for Android and iOS. Runs locally and works offline. Offers an API. Open source.

• Kind: cli
• Runs on: Android · iOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• API: yes
• Open source: yes

“…npx nitron init --preset vanilla # or: nextjs | vite | react”

“HTML/CSS/JS to Android & iOS apps with just npm”

What it works with

Integrates with Next.js, React, Svelte and 2 more. Replaces Capacitor and Cordova.

• Integrates with: Next.js · React · Svelte · +2
• Replaces: Capacitor · Cordova

“Capacitor says "web-first", then asks you to install Android Studio.”

“Cordova says "cross-platform", then needs gigabytes of RAM for a build.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Publishes docs.

“You must be signed in to change notification settings”

“…docs -> https://github.com/ALightbolt4G/nitron/tree/main/docs”