factoriolab-portable

A desktop version of Factoriolab

A desktop-ready, multi-tab version of Factoriolab. factoriolab-portable packages the full web version of Factoriolab into a native desktop environment.

Offline Desktop Application

This runs the full Factoriolab UI inside an Electron-powered container, enabling full offline usage and data persistence.

Multi-Tab Support

Open multiple Factoriolab instances at once — each isolated in its own tab. Tabs display the relevant icon and recipe name for easier navigation.

Saved Workspace

Every time you start the app, it restores all previously open tabs and settings exactly as you left them.

Lightweight

Uses significantly fewer system resources than running Factoriolab in a web browser.

Auto-Update Support

The app can check for updates from GitHub Releases and automatically download/install them.

Installation

(Currently only Windows builds are available.)

Download the latest release from the Releases section.

Run the installer.

Submit bugs and suggestions on the Issues page

Running Locally (Development)

1. Clone the repo

git clone https://github.com/Nitej98/factoriolab-portable.git

cd factoriolab-portable/factorio-lab-portable

2. Install dependencies

npm install

3. Start the app in dev mode

npm run start

Build the App

1. Clone the repo

git clone https://github.com/Nitej98/factoriolab-portable.git

cd factoriolab-portable/factorio-lab-portable

2. Install dependencies

npm install

(Optional) Use your own/newer build of Factoriolab

Go to https://github.com/factoriolab/factoriolab

Follow the instructions there to generate a build.

Replace the browser folder in /public/factoriolab with your new build.

3. Build the desktop app

npm run dist

The packaged build will be generated in the releases folder.

Credits

Factoriolab — https://github.com/factoriolab/factoriolab