Cef2go

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Cef2go provides Go language bindings for the Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF), enabling developers to embed Chromium browsers in Go applications. This allows for the creation of cross-platform applications with HTML5-based GUIs.

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Open Source

Free tier

Yes

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Technical

About

What is cef2go?

Cef2go is an open-source project offering Go language bindings for the Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF). Founded in 2014 by Czarek Tomczak, it allows developers to integrate a Chromium browser into their Go applications, effectively acting as a GUI toolkit for HTML5-based user interfaces. Beyond just embedding a browser, Cef2go aims to provide advanced bindings, including JavaScript bindings and callbacks for bidirectional communication between Go and JavaScript. It supports Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X, and has been tested with Go 1.2 / Go 1.3.3. The project is licensed under the BSD 3-clause license and provides binary examples for various platforms.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to integrate web browser functionalities into their Go applications, create cross-platform graphical user interfaces using HTML5, and establish communication between Go and Javascript. Especially valuable for building desktop applications with modern web technologies.

Common actions

embed web browser

create cross-platform GUI

integrate Go with Javascript

develop desktop applications

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Capabilities

Key features

Go bindings for CEF
HTML5 GUI toolkit
Bidirectional Go-Javascript communication
Cross-platform support
Embed Chromium browser

Target Audience

developer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

What platforms does Cef2go support?

Cef2go is designed to be cross-platform, supporting Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. The project provides specific instructions and binary examples for getting started on each of these operating systems, ensuring broad compatibility for developers.

How does Cef2go facilitate communication between Go and Javascript?

Currently, communication between Go and Javascript is achieved by running an internal HTTP server and using XMLHttpRequests in Javascript. More advanced bindings, including native Javascript bindings and callbacks for bidirectional communication, are planned for future development.

What is the licensing model for Cef2go?

Cef2go is an open-source project released under the BSD 3-clause license. This allows for significant flexibility in its use, modification, and distribution, making it accessible for a wide range of development projects.

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