Task List to Improve PyPulse

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1. Easy and Cross-Platform Packaging

   • Create a CLI like pypulse build to generate cross-platform installers.
   • Integrate tools like pyinstaller, briefcase, or nuitka for packaging.
   • Include the ability to package embedded resources like icons and splash screens.

2. Modern Frontend Integration (React, Vue, etc.)

   • Support modern frontend development (React, Vue, Svelte) with live reload.
   • Create mechanisms to serve local content from build/ or remote (http://localhost:3000).
   • Implement a frontend ↔ backend communication pipeline (window.pycall or similar).

3. Desktop APIs (IPC, filesystem, notifications, etc.)

   • Develop a Python API accessible from JS for system functionalities (file reading, clipboard).
   • Implement support for native notifications.
   • Create functions for file dialogs, filesystem access, and clipboard functionalities.
   • Develop inter-process communication (IPC) between frontend and backend.

4. Optimized Performance and Lower Footprint

   • Optimize the Chromium version used (use CEF or lightweight alternatives).
   • Reduce memory usage and improve application startup time.
   • Perform performance testing and optimizations.

5. Security

   • Ensure clear separation between frontend and backend to avoid vulnerabilities.
   • Set security configurations by default (disable arbitrary code execution).
   • Develop a security best practices guide for developers.

6. Modularity and Extensibility

   • Allow users to add plugins or external configurations (via YAML or Python).
   • Clearly separate the core of the project from the application (structure like app.py + pypulse.json).
   • Offer an extensible API for other developers to contribute.

7. Documentation, Community, and Examples

   • Create a website with well-organized documentation.
   • Develop a gallery of practical examples (like chat apps, dashboards, etc.).
   • Set up an issue management system and create an active community or forum.

8. Inspiration from Tauri

   • Investigate Tauri’s approach for lightweight binaries (< 3 MB).
   • Explore the possibility of using Python as the backend with modern frontend and embedded Chromium.
   • Compare PyPulse with Tauri and other alternatives to identify areas for improvement.

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CMD for build example:

nuitka --mingw64 --standalone --disable-console --plugin-enable=multiprocessing --show-memory --show-progress --output-dir=output --include-module=baseapp --include-data-file=window_logo.ico=. --include-data-file=data.json=. --include-data-dir=templates=templates --include-data-dir=static=static .\DiscordEasyCloner.py && xcopy baseapp output\DiscordEasyCloner.dist\baseapp /i /s