Current Version: 5.4

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pywebview is a lightweight BSD-licensed cross-platform wrapper around a webview component. pywebview allows to display HTML content in its own native GUI window. It gives you power of web technologies in your desktop application, hiding the fact that GUI is browser based. pywebview ships with a built-in HTTP server, DOM support in Python and window management functionality.,

Install

pip install pywebview

Depending on a platform you may need to install additional libraries. Refer to the installation page for details.

Hello world

import webview
webview.create_window('Hello world', 'https://pywebview.flowrl.com/')
webview.start()

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devices

Cross-platform

Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, ensuring a consistent user experience across all major operating systems.

sync

Two-way Javascript↔Python communication

Facilitate direct communication between Javascript and Python without the need for HTTP or REST.

cloud

Built-in HTTP server

Easily serve static files with the integrated HTTP server, simplifying the process of hosting and accessing your web content.

grid_view

Window management

Control the appearance and behavior of the window, including its size, position, and title. Manage multiple windows with ease.

widgets

Native components

Utilize native GUI elements such as menus, message boxes, and file dialogs to provide a seamless user interface.

code

DOM support

Leverage the Python API to manipulate and traverse DOM nodes without resorting to Javascript.

folder

Enhanced filesystem support

Access the full path of dropped files, create save file and open file dialogs on demand.

package

Bundler friendly

Easily integrate with popular bundlers like pyinstaller, nuitka, and py2app, streamlining the packaging and distribution of your applications.