Rainmeter Editor

A modern, open-source GUI editor for Rainmeter skins. Design, preview, and export Rainmeter skins visually—no INI editing required!

Note: Rainmeter Editor and Rainmeter itself are Windows-only. This app will not run on macOS or Linux.

Features

• Visual Skin Editor: Drag-and-drop interface for creating and arranging layers (text, images, bars, rotators, etc.)
• Layer Management: Reorder, select, and delete layers with a sidebar and drag-and-drop support
• Property Editing: Sidebars for editing properties of each layer type (text, image, rotator, bar, etc.)
• Font & Image Management: Use local fonts and images, which are bundled with your exported skin
• Rainmeter Export: Export your design as a Rainmeter-compatible .ini skin, with all assets and correct folder structure
• Native Windows Integration:
  • File dialogs for opening/saving
  • Auto-update via GitHub Releases
  • Fast, lightweight Tauri backend
• Community: Discord and Reddit for support, feedback, and sharing

Screenshots & Videos

YouTube Tutorial (Click on the image)

Screenshots

Quick Start (Development)

1. Install Prerequisites:

   • Node.js
   • Rust
   • npm or pnpm

2. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/kethakav/rainmeter-editor.git
   cd rainmeter-editor

3. Install Dependencies:

   npm install
   # or
   pnpm install

4. Run the App:

   npm run tauri dev

   The app will open in a native window. You can now start designing Rainmeter skins!

Download and Install (Windows)

To get the latest version of Rainmeter Editor, visit the official website and download the Windows setup file.

Alternatively, you can also find releases on the GitHub Releases page.

Installation Instructions

1. Download the latest release from the official website or GitHub Releases.
2. Run the downloaded setup file.
3. Important: Windows SmartScreen may display a warning indicating that the app is from an unverified developer. To proceed with the installation:
   • Click on "More info".
   • Click on "Run anyway".

Usage

• Use the toolbar to add text, images, bars, and rotators to your canvas.
• Arrange and configure layers using the sidebars.
• Export your skin via the Export button; the app will generate a Rainmeter-compatible folder with all assets and an .ini file.
• Import/export project support is coming soon.

Community & Support

• Discord — Get support, share your creations, and connect with other Rainmeter enthusiasts
• Reddit — Share and discuss skins and features
• Report a Bug
• Request a Feature

Contributing

See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines. All contributions, bug reports, and feature requests are welcome!

Security

See SECURITY.md for reporting vulnerabilities.

License

MIT License (see LICENSE)

Acknowledgements

• Built with Tauri, React, Fabric.js, Radix UI, and Tailwind CSS.