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    Getting Started

    Run your first Release Readiness Check in under 5 minutes.

    Before you begin

    • An Electron project with a package.json
    • A GitHub account (for OAuth sign-in and repo connection) or email
    • Your Electron project in a GitHub repository
    1

    Create your account

    Sign up using one of two methods:

    GitHub

    One-click sign-in. Automatically connects your repos.

    Email & Password

    Sign up with email. You'll need to verify it via a confirmation link.

    The Release Readiness Check is free during the beta, up to 5 checks per day.
    2

    Complete your profile

    After your first login, a profile setup modal will appear. Enter your full name to continue. If you signed up with GitHub, your name and avatar will be pre-filled.

    Profile Setup

    Full Name * · Email (read-only) · Avatar

    3

    Create your first project

    From the dashboard, click "New Project". The wizard will guide you through:

    Project Name

    Give your project a recognizable name.

    Distribution Goal

    Store Distribution
    Direct Distribution

    Store — check against Mac App Store and Microsoft Store requirements.
    Direct — check signing, notarization and auto-update for downloads from your website.

    Target Platforms

    macOS
    Windows
    Linux

    Code Source

    Connect a GitHub repository. The check reads it from your default branch.

    4

    Run your first check

    Open Readiness Check in the sidebar and click "Run Readiness Check". The check reviews your project for what blocks a signed release.

    Code Analysis
    Free during beta

    Checks package.json, build tool configuration, main process, preload scripts, dependencies, security settings, and platform-specific requirements.

    Want to learn more about analysis results? Read the Code Analysis Guide.
    5

    Review your score

    After the analysis completes, you'll see a readiness score (0–100) and a detailed breakdown by category. Each category shows:

    Pass

    !

    Warning

    ×

    Fail

    Each finding includes an explanation and actionable recommendations to improve your score.

    What's next?

    Readiness Check Guide

    Check categories, scoring, and how to fix common issues.

    Code Signing & Notarization

    Set up Apple code signing, Windows Authenticode, and macOS notarization.

    Coming Soon

    Store Publishing

    Publish to Mac App Store, Microsoft Store, and Snap Store.

    Coming Soon