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Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2026-02-22

Audience · developerComplexity · 2/5MaintainedSetup · easy

TL;DR

A formal RFC process for proposing and discussing major changes to the Electron desktop app framework before code gets written.

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    What it does
      Proposes big Electron changes
      Six stage review process
      Community and maintainer input
    Tech stack
      RFC template
      GitHub pull requests
    Use cases
      Propose a new API module
      Discuss major dependency changes
      Track proposal status
    Audience
      Electron contributors
      Framework maintainers
      Community proposers

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Propose a major new feature or API module for the Electron framework before writing code.

REASON 2

Track an RFC through its Proposed, Pending Comment, and Active stages to gauge community consensus.

REASON 3

Read past RFCs to understand how and why a big Electron change was designed the way it was.

What's in the stack?

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How it stacks up

clavin/electron-rfcs0verflowme/alarm-clock0verflowme/seclists
Language—CSS—
Last pushed2026-02-222022-10-032020-05-03
MaintenanceMaintainedDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasyeasy
Complexity2/52/51/5
Audiencedevelopervibe coderops devops

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 30min

No exact timeline is given, maintainers aim to review submissions within a few weeks.

No license information is mentioned in the explanation.

Yoink these prompts

Prompt 1
Walk me through the six stages an Electron RFC goes through from proposal to completion.
Prompt 2
Help me write an RFC template for a new Electron feature I want to propose.
Prompt 3
Explain the difference between a change that needs an RFC and one that can go straight to a pull request.
Prompt 4
Show me how to fork this repo and open a pull request to start a new Electron RFC.

Frequently asked questions

wtf is electron-rfcs?

A formal RFC process for proposing and discussing major changes to the Electron desktop app framework before code gets written.

Is electron-rfcs actively maintained?

Maintained — commit in last 6 months (last push 2026-02-22).

What license does electron-rfcs use?

No license information is mentioned in the explanation.

How hard is electron-rfcs to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is electron-rfcs for?

Mainly developer.

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