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Compose in native macOS window

2 starsKotlin

A native Compose Desktop host for macOS

by letmutex·Apr 10, 2026·1 point·0 comments

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Replaces Compose Desktop's AWT window with a real native macOS SwiftUI host.

Strengths
  • GraalVM native image support reduces startup time and binary size significantly.
  • Zero code changes needed for existing Compose Desktop content to run native.
  • Swift runtime API enables true hybrid SwiftUI and Compose interface construction.
Weaknesses
  • Marked experimental, so API stability and long-term maintenance are uncertain risks.
  • macOS only, limiting utility for cross-platform Compose Multiplatform desktop strategies.
Target Audience

Kotlin developers building macOS apps with Compose Multiplatform

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JetBrains Compose · SwiftUI · JavaFX

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