Key Features
Instant App Scan
Scans every app in your Applications folder in seconds and identifies the framework each one uses.
Framework Detection
Detects Electron, Tauri, Flutter, Qt, Java, .NET/Mono, and native macOS apps by inspecting bundle contents.
Native Percentage Score
See at a glance how native your Mac really is with a clear percentage of native vs cross-platform apps.
Native Alternatives
Get suggestions for native macOS replacements for popular Electron apps like Slack, Notion, and Spotify.
Export Reports
Export your scan results as Markdown or CSV for sharing or record-keeping.
Menu Bar App
Lives in your menu bar. No Dock icon, no clutter. Always one click away.
Perfect For
Mac Power Users
Know exactly what's running on your machine and reclaim disk space from bloated Electron apps.
Developers
Audit your toolchain and discover which dev tools are native and which are bundling Chromium.
The Curious
Ever wondered why a simple chat app takes 500MB? Now you'll know.
Privacy & Security
100% Offline & Private
Electron Detector only reads app bundle metadata in your Applications folder. No data is collected, transmitted, or stored anywhere.