Show HN: Full Python GUI apps in the browser – no JavaScript, no server

Source: Hacker News

Overview

I have been working on Dear ImGui Bundle since 2022, and this is the first time I’m discussing it here. It is a framework built around Dear ImGui for creating interactive applications in Python and C++. The bundle comes with batteries included: plotting, image inspection, Markdown rendering, node editors, 3D gizmos, knobs, toggles, and more.

Dear ImGui Bundle website

Playground

The bundle now runs smoothly in the browser via pyodide. The playground below is a Python app running directly in your browser (no server, no JavaScript). You can edit the code on the left and click Run. It even works on mobile.

Playground

Goals

• Bring true Immediate Mode GUI to Python and C++
• Provide a versatile range of high‑quality libraries: widgets, plots, image analysis, node editing, Markdown rendering
• Enable multiplatform apps in C++ (desktop, mobile, Emscripten)
• Deploy Python apps to the web
• Offer high‑quality Python bindings that are always up‑to‑date (auto‑generated)
• Ensure a smooth transition between C++ and Python with identical APIs

I’d be happy to answer any questions!