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Why not browser? As mention in the other comment, I've been using some web-based tools. Somehow, they don't last (ie. namemesh, or domainsfortherestofus that @pwdisswordfish8 mention went offline for sometimes).

Then I thought having a desktop app would be great. For long term, you don't have to worry the site is down.

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How would you meaningfully use this tool in offline mode?

Not using it offline, definitely need the internet.

What I meant was, you don't have to worry if the tool you're using suddenly disappears.

I have no idea how people aren’t getting this. People, if the website that the tool is hosted on is down or gone, then you are dead out of water. That’s why he made a local tool. Get it?

Yes, though electron still isn't required.

I don’t necessarily disagree with you on that point.

The code can't run with only client JS. It needs a backend. ElectronJS allows running NodeJS as backend.

I tried React Native (only support JS on the client-side, need to build native modules to run some core functions for languages), Flutter (a few missing utilities, not so familiar).

I have answer why a desktop app in other comments so I won't repeat. Electron is the best fit in this situation.

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