WordPress.com for Desktop
WordPress.com for Desktop is an Electron wrapper for Calypso, the new WordPress.com front-end. It works on Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Getting Started & Running Locally
- Clone this repository locally
- Update the Calypso submodule with:
git submodule initgit submodule update
- Create a
calypso/config/secrets.jsonfile and fill it with secrets npm installwill download all the required packagesmake buildto create the builds- Find the built apps in the
releasefolder
Need more detailed instructions? We have them.
Development
The app is split between Electron code and Calypso code, and so the development guide may help you find where to change stuff.
Building & Packaging a Release
While running the app locally in a development environment is great, you will eventually need to build a release version you can share.
Contributing
If this sparks your interest don't hesitate to send a pull request, send a suggestion, file a bug, or just ask a question. Don't forget
to check out our CONTRIBUTING doc.
Do be aware that this repository is just for the WordPress.com desktop wrapper. If you have something to contribute for Calypso (the app that runs inside of the desktop wrapper and on WordPress.com) then please add it in the Calypso repository.
Troubleshooting
If you have any problems running the app please see the most common issues.
License
WordPress.com for Desktop is licensed under GNU General Public License v2 (or later).