Astra – a new js2exe compiler
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Astra is a new JavaScript-to-executable compiler designed for creating lightweight Windows applications from Node.js projects. It offers fast compilation, support for the latest Node.js versions, and improved ECMAScript compatibility. Astra aims to produce smaller executables (around 70-80MB) compared to other compilers, with the option to further reduce size using UPX compression. The tool focuses on compiling servers and command-line interfaces, providing a streamlined developer experience with features like metadata customization and standalone executable generation.
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