vue-electron

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vue-electron (v1.0.6, last updated 2017) is a Vue.js plugin that attaches all Electron APIs to the Vue prototype, making them accessible via `this.$electron` in any component. It eliminates the need to import `electron` in every file, simplifying integration in electron-vue boilerplate projects. The plugin is a thin wrapper that installs via `Vue.use()`. It is stable but no longer actively maintained; users are encouraged to migrate to modern approaches like `window.require('electron')` or using the `@electron/remote` package directly. Release cadence is low, with no recent updates.

web-framework

npm install vue-electron

github ↗package ↗

INSTALL

IMPORT

SIG · VUE-ELECTRON

vue-electron

web-frameworkjavascriptv1.0.6

Install

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Pass rate

0/ 6

Env Coverage0 / 6

glibc

18–22

musl

18–22

Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

tested against v? · npm install

Install × environment matrix

Each cell = how many times install + import succeeded across repeated harness runs. Partial = flaky.
glibc = Debian/Ubuntu slim · musl = Alpine Linux

musl

node 18–226 runs

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glibc

node 18–226 runs

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Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

VueElectron

✓ import VueElectron from 'vue-electron'

✗ const VueElectron = require('vue-electron')

Package does not export a CommonJS module; works only in webpack/browserify environments. Since v1.0.0, default import is required.

$electron

✓ this.$electron in components

✗ this.$electron.remote.require('electron')

Access via `this.$electron` in any Vue component after installing plugin. No need to import electron separately.

Vue.use

✓ Vue.use(VueElectron)

✗ new VueElectron()

Plugin must be installed with Vue.use(), not instantiated directly.

This shows how to install vue-electron, then use this.$electron in a component to call Shell.openExternal.

// main.js import Vue from 'vue' import VueElectron from 'vue-electron' Vue.use(VueElectron) new Vue({ el: '#app', render: h => h(App) }) // MyComponent.vue export default { methods: { openExternalLink(url) { // Access electron APIs via this.$electron this.$electron.shell.openExternal(url) } } }

Debug

Known issues

deprecatedPackage is no longer maintained since 2017. Use in new projects is discouraged.

fix

Migrate to using `window.require('electron')` or install `@electron/remote` and use `remote.require('electron')`.

affects: *

gotchaDoes not work with Electron >= 10 because remote module is removed. The plugin relies on `remote` which requires explicit package `@electron/remote`.

fix

Install @electron/remote and enable remote module via main process; then use window.require('electron') instead.

affects: >=10.0.0

gotchaNot compatible with Vue 3 (Vue.createApp vs Vue.use pattern changed).

fix

Use Vue 2 or manually assign electron APIs using Vue.prototype.$electron = require('electron').

affects: >=3.0.0

breakingPlugin does not support Electron's sandbox mode or contextIsolation: true. Accessing this.$electron may fail.

fix

Disable contextIsolation in BrowserWindow options or use preload script to expose electron APIs safely.

affects: >=5.0.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

TypeError: Cannot read property 'electron' of undefined

Accessing this.$electron before Vue plugin is installed.

fix

Ensure Vue.use(VueElectron) is called before creating the root Vue instance.

electron is not defined

Trying to use vue-electron outside of Electron main/renderer process (e.g., in a browser).

fix

Only use vue-electron in Electron renderer process. Check if window.require is available.

Uncaught Error: Cannot find module 'vue-electron'

Missing dependency or incorrect import path.

fix

Run 'npm install vue-electron' and ensure import path is correct: 'vue-electron' not 'vue-electron/dist/...'.

Upgrade

Version history

1.0.6latest on npm

Audit

Dependencies

vuerequiredpeer dependency - plugin requires Vue to be installed

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/SimulatedGREG/vue-electron ↗

packagehttps://www.npmjs.com/package/vue-electron ↗