Getting Started

Apps for Windows93 can be created on the system itself, using Notepad or any similar text editor, or on your own system.

Get started by learning to create a program, or reading about the internals.

Resources

• These docs
• Builtin Apps
• Discord Server
• theme.html and theme.js
• Component demos (make sure to check "Show code")

Beginners, read this!

You need to have a basic understanding of JavaScript and HTML in order to create programs for Windows 93. If you don't know JavaScript, HTML or any programming fundamentals, take a few hours to learn the basics.

This guide will walk you through how to create an app.

Your best resource is looking at the builtin apps. Send a message in the discord if you need help.

VSCode association

Windows93 shortcuts (typically launchers and installers) frequently make use of .desktop files. VSCode can be configured to recognize these files correctly.

1. Open or create a .desktop file in VSCode.
2. Click on the language mode indicator in the bottom right corner of the VSCode window (it will say "Plain Text").
3. In the dropdown menu that appears, select "Configure File Association for '.desktop'".
4. Select "INI" from the list of languages.