Deskfiler

Deskfiler is a very compelling and “forward-thinking” project that aims to offer JavaScript developers a bit more versatility in the way they work. More to the point, it’s an open-source, Electron-based JavaScript plugin ecosystem that allows anyone with a bit of HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript knowledge to run custom JS plugins using in-house, system APIs provided by Deskfiler.

One of the biggest advantages of Deskfiler is represented by its set of pre-installed plugins. While not found in a great number, the plugins are very useful and quite easy to use.

These include a basic AI Image Processing tool that uses Google’s AI to recognize the content of images and an Image Tag Viewer that displays accurate information about EXIF tagged images. There’s also a file encryption tool, a PDF splitter, as well as a Transfer system that allows you to send files without needing your browser.

As mentioned at the start of this review, Deskfiler was designed to offer JS developers a lot of freedom and versatility meaning that anyone with the appropriate knowledge can create their own Deskfiler plugins (using the bareBone plugin) and publish them on the platform for everyone to use.

Another great aspect is the fact that Deskfiler is cross-platform, hence, you’ll be able to use it on all three major operating systems out there like Windows, macOS, and Linux. Interest users should also be aware of the fact that the app handles either file input or custom UI render in isolated electron environments. If needed, you can also create free accounts and create a solid community around the app.

Deskfiler is a very interesting application that might appeal to various JavaScript developers out there looking for a more convenient way of working with multiple plugins. If you like the philosophy behind the app, and you want to contribute to the app’s development you can do so by following this link.