provectus/kafka-ui

Desktop version (via electron.js)

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#985 opened on Oct 18, 2021

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Description

Is your proposal related to a problem?

Have a local Kafka running for development purpose. Running this app via Java or Docker is OK, but it's still less convenient comparing to desktop based Kakfa UI tool (e.g. https://www.conduktor.io/)

Describe the solution you'd like

It'd be nice to embed this into a desktop app, using framework like ElectronJs

Describe alternatives you've considered

Java+Docker

Additional context

Conduktor requires sharing usage via external network which I'm trying to stay away with. Switched to Kafka UI (this app) from Conduktor.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascripttypescriptelectronnodejs
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
5
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Electron basicsJavaScript/TypeScriptKafka conceptual understanding
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
15
Research direction
Start by reviewing the existing Kafka UI codebase to understand its architecture. Then research how to wrap a web application in Electron, possibly referencing the current build process. Look at the frontend framework used (likely React) and configure Electron to load it. Finally, propose a plan outlining the steps and identify necessary modifications.