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Hey there! Let's tackle your Windows kiosk requirements head-on—since you want to avoid Electron (due to performance concerns and not needing an EXE) and deprecated Chrome Apps, here are the most practical, lightweight alternatives tailored to your needs:

1. Microsoft Edge Assigned Access (System-Level Lockdown) #

This is Windows' built-in, most secure solution that checks all your boxes: no escape routes, auto-restart, and native touch support.

• Setup Steps:
  1. Open Windows Settings > Accounts > Family & other users > Set up assigned access
  2. Create a dedicated local user account (exclusively for kiosk use)
  3. Select "Microsoft Edge" as the assigned app, then input your web app's URL
  4. Choose "Kiosk mode" to enable full-screen, navigation-free access
• Key Features That Meet Your Needs:
  • Total lock-in: Users can't switch apps, open the Start menu, or access any system features—only your web app is available
  • Auto-recovery: Edge automatically reloads on crash, and the kiosk account boots directly into your app on system restart
  • Hidden cursor: Edit Edge's shortcut target to add --hide-cursor-timeout=0 to permanently hide the native cursor
  • Fixed screen: Set your target display as the primary screen for the kiosk user via Windows display settings to ensure the app runs on the correct monitor
• Pro Tip: Add these flags to block touch-based escape routes: --disable-context-menu --disable-pinch --overscroll-history-navigation=0

2. Chrome/Edge Native Kiosk Mode (Lightweight, No EXE) #

If you prefer Chrome (or Edge, since it's Chromium-based), you can launch it directly in a locked-down kiosk mode with zero packaging required:

• Create a Locked-Down Shortcut:
  Right-click your Chrome/Edge icon > Properties, then modify the "Target" field with these flags (replace https://your-app-url.com with your web app):

  # For Chrome
  "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --kiosk https://your-app-url.com --hide-cursor-timeout=0 --disable-dev-tools --no-first-run --disable-extensions --disable-context-menu --disable-pinch --overscroll-history-navigation=0 --display=1
  
  # For Edge
  "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --kiosk https://your-app-url.com --hide-cursor-timeout=0 --disable-dev-tools --no-first-run --disable-extensions --disable-context-menu --disable-pinch --overscroll-history-navigation=0 --display=1
  

• Flag Breakdown:
  • --kiosk: Enforces non-exitable full-screen mode (F11 won't work)
  • --hide-cursor-timeout=0: Permanently hides the native cursor
  • --disable-dev-tools: Blocks access to developer tools (prevents escaping via console)
  • --display=1: Forces the app to launch on a specific monitor (adjust the number to match your target screen)
• Auto-Restart & Boot Setup:
  • Use Windows Task Scheduler to create a task that re-runs the kiosk shortcut whenever Chrome/Edge closes
  • Place the shortcut in the Windows Startup folder (C:\Users\[YourUser]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup) to launch automatically on system boot

3. Local Web Server + Kiosk Browser (For Offline/Static Apps) #

If your web app is a local static project (not hosted online), pair a lightweight HTTP server with Chrome/Edge kiosk mode:

• Setup a Simple Server:
  • Python's built-in server: Create a batch script like this:

    @echo off
    cd "C:\path-to-your-local-web-files"
    start /B python -m http.server 8000
    start chrome --kiosk http://localhost:8000 --hide-cursor-timeout=0 --disable-dev-tools ...
    

  • Node.js http-server: Install via npm install -g http-server, then swap the Python command with http-server -p 8000
• Lock It Down:
  Apply the same security flags as the native kiosk mode, and use Task Scheduler or NSSM (Non-Sucking Service Manager) to auto-restart both the server and browser if they crash.

Final Recommendations #

• For maximum security and ease of management, go with Edge Assigned Access—it's Windows-native, blocks all escape routes, and requires no third-party tools.
• If you prefer Chrome or need granular flag control, use the native kiosk mode with the locked-down shortcut and auto-restart setup.
• All these options are far lighter than Electron (no extra Chromium instance bundled) and don't require generating an EXE/DMG—perfect for your performance and deployment needs.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Allan Raquin