Molybden | Build C++ desktop apps with HTML/CSS/JS GUI

How it works

Generate a project with Molybden CLI

Provide the project name

Provide the project name

The title of your final desktop app will match the given project name. Change the app title anytime.

Pick your favorite HTML/CSS/JavaScript GUI framework

Molybden will download and install all the dependencies using npm.

Develop, debug, and preview

Implement app business logic in C++

Implement app business logic in C++

Molybden CLI generates a CMake project you can open in your favorite C++ IDE.

Develop, debug, and run your desktop app right from your IDE or using the command-line interface:

$ npm run molybden dev

Use the power of the rich C++ ecosystem with a wide range of libraries, frameworks, and tools for building performant desktop apps.

Work with the operating system low-level native APIs and access hardware.

JavaScript code

C++ code

Build modern app UI with web technologies

Use a wide range of web developer tools, frameworks, ready-to-use UI components for building modern, cross-platform, cost-effective, rich and interactive user interface for your desktop app.

Debug JavaScript and modify DOM/CSS with the built-in Chromium DevTools.

Spin up a dev server with Hot Module Replacement, reflect the UI changes in the app on the fly.

JavaScript code

C++ code

Invoke C++ from JavaScript and vice versa

Calling C++ functions and objects from JavaScript has never been easier with the automatic type conversion, high performance, and optimal memory usage.

Brand, build, and distribute

Add branding to your app

Add branding to your app

Customize your application title, icon, description, copyright, version, etc.

Sign & notarize your app

Sign & notarize your app

Make your app trustworthy for the end users by signing and notarizing it.

Build a native executable

Build a native executable

Ship your app as a native executable for the best user experience on all major platforms.

macOS Apple Silicon

macOS x64

Windows x64

Linux x64

Features

An ample toolbox for your next desktop application

Application installers

Pack your application into a native macOS or Windows installer and ship it to your end users.

Windows customization

Customize your application window appearance, control its behavior, enter/exit full screen mode etc.

Native dialogs

Display the cross-platform native message, file system, or JavaScript dialogs.

Desktop notifications

Use the native desktop notifications to let the users know of important events in your application.

Tray

Display your application in system tray on macOS and notification area on Windows.

Dark/light mode

Easily adapt to the end user’s system-wide theme preferences.

Application menu

Customize the main application menu on macOS with both the standard and custom menu items.

Context menu

Create a native context menu with both standard and custom menu items.

Spell checker

Display and correct spelling mistakes while filling out web forms in your application.

Localization

Localize the message dialogs and the app UI controls in more than 50 languages.

DevTools

Inspect DOM, debug JavaScript, optimize the HTML/CSS/JS frontend using the built-in Chrome DevTools.

Screen sharing

Share the entire screen or a particular window right from your app.

Network

Intercept network requests, modify HTTP headers, filter cookies, modify web form upload data, etc.

Cookies

Access, create, delete, and filter session and persistent cookies.

Proxy

Configure HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and SOCKS proxy settings of your app.

User-agent

Modify the user-agent string to let the loaded web page know who is displaying it.

Profiles

Add personalization or guest mode with the built-in profiles.

Auth

Handle the Basic, Digest, NTLM, proxy, and SSL Cert auth. Work with SuisseID and U2F devices.

Video & audio codecs

Play video and audio media content including DRM-protected content from Netflix or Amazon using the built-in codecs.

Custom protocols

Emulate web server responses by registering custom protocols or intercepting the standard protocols.

Form autofill

Save the end-users’ time by automatically filling out online forms with names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, and payment information.

Downloads

Manage file downloads and get notifications about download progress.

Printing

Preview and print the displayed documents or just save them as PDF.

PDF viewer

Display PDF documents via the built-in PDF Viewer.

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Caring support

Get response within one business day

Rely on our strict SLAs to minimize downtime and receive meaningful feedback to your requests.

Talk directly to developers

The product engineers themselves handle all technical support requests. Get as technical as you need, discussing ways to make Molybden work for you.

Communicate securely

With private support communication channels, all sensitive information about your project is safe and strictly confidential.

Update your project on the fly

We make new features, improved functionality, bug fixes, security enhancements, and performance optimizations available as soon as they are ready.

Use a simple web form to contact us quickly and privately to discuss your needs.

Join our Discord server

Discuss Molybden features, get help, or provide your feedback in our Discord server.

Log in to Help Center

Submit support requests confidentially and track their statuses in your personal Help Center account.

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The team you can rely on

More than 17 years of experience in developing and supporting the commercial libraries and tools.

Vladimir Ikryanov

Senior Software Engineer

Artem Trofimov

Lead Software Engineer

Vladyslav Lubenskyi

Software Engineer

Vitaly Eremenko

Software Engineer

Andrii Kazantsev

Software Engineer

Oleksandr Boliachyi

Software Engineer

Ivan Diachenko

Software Engineer

Kyrylo Pshenychnyi

Software Engineer

Denys Hrulov

Software Engineer

Proven expertise

From the creators of JxBrowser and DotNetBrowser, trusted and used by 2,200+ enterprises worldwide. Vast experience in integrating with trending web engines on all major platforms and architectures.

2008

JxBrowser 1.0

Mozilla

Windows, macOS, Linux

x86, x64

2009

JxBrowser 2.0

IE, Mozilla, WebKit

Windows, macOS, Linux

x86, x64

2013

JxBrowser 4.0

Chromium 29

Windows, macOS, Linux

x86, x64

2015

DotNetBrowser 1.0

Chromium 43

Windows

x86, x64

2019

JxBrowser 7.4

Chromium 78

Windows, macOS, Linux

x86, x64, ARM

2021

JxBrowser 7.18

Chromium 94

Windows, macOS, Linux

x86, x64, ARM, M1

2022

DotNetBrowser 2.17

Chromium 108

Windows, macOS, Linux

x86, x64, ARM, M1

2023

Molybden 1.0.0

Chromium 120

Windows, macOS, Linux

x64, M1

2024

Molybden 1.1.0 → 1.5.3

Chromium 120 → 132

9 Releases

2025

Molybden 1.5.4 → 1.7.0

Chromium 132 → 135

8 Releases

Pricing

How often do you want to pay?

Monthly

Yearly Get 1 month for free

Unlimited projects
Professional support
Free product updates
Service level agreements (SLAs)
Full documentation
Dedicated account manager

Free 3-week trial

Automatically activated when you start using Molybden.

No credit card required
Fully functional
Technical support is included

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