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// easy-install Β· tldraw/tldraw-offline

tldraw-offline

The beloved tldraw whiteboard as a desktop app with local files.

πŸ’Ž Hidden gemβ˜… 628 starsβ‘‚ 23 forksCustomupdated 2026-09
β–¦ visual β€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

tldraw-offline is an open-source easy install project by tldraw (tldraw/tldraw-offline on GitHub). It has 628 GitHub stars and 23 forks, is released under the Custom license, and was last updated on GitHub on 30 September 2026.

GitHub stars
628
Forks
23
License
Custom
Last updated on GitHub
30 September 2026
Category
Easy Install
Listing
Hidden gem β€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Grab the installer

    Download the release for your OS from the project's releases page.

  2. Install in one click

    Run the installer β€” no terminal, Docker, or dependency wrangling.

  3. Launch the app

    Open it from your dock or start menu like any normal program.

  4. Make it yours

    Add API keys if needed, then use it like any daily driver.

// features

Why people love it

One-click install

Native installers for macOS, Windows, and Linux where offered.

No terminal needed

Built for regular users, not just developers.

Local-first

Runs on your machine with your data staying yours.

Desktop native

Feels like a real app, not a wrapped website.

Open source

Audit the code and trust what runs on your machine.

Cross-platform

Releases for the major desktop operating systems.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 β€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw-offline.git
    cd tldraw-offline
  2. Step 2 β€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 β€” Run it

    Follow the project’s launch command β€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is it really free?

The app is open source and free to download. Any AI features that call cloud APIs need your own key.

What license is it under?

It uses a custom license β€” read the LICENSE file in the repo before using it commercially.

Which operating systems are supported?

Most ship macOS, Windows, and Linux builds β€” check the releases page for your platform.

Do I need technical skills?

No. If you can install any normal app, you can install these.

How active is development?

Last pushed 2026-09-30 with 23 forks. Recent releases signal a healthy project.

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// alternatives

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The most-starred other Easy Install projects in the LibreAI catalogue β€” the realistic shortlist if tldraw-offline is not the right fit.

Get tldraw-offline

Free and open β€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.