The template is based on Durandal html starter kit (link).

Key information can be found in the following files:

• lib/app/app.js: Initiates the Node-Webkit window and sets the requireNode object.

• package.json: Includes the application metadata and properties. Note: Rename this file when using the npm to install new modules; subsequently, reset the name.

• viewmodels/leverage-node-modules-example.js: Shows how to use the requireNode object to require the "util" node-module.

The description for using the node-webkit in osx, linux, and windows can be found here.

In osx, you can run the application by following these steps:

1. Open the terminal.
   
2. Paste the path to "lib/node-webkit-v0.11.5-osx-x64/node-webkit.app/Contents/MacOS/node-webkit.
   
3. Add a space at the end of step 2 (after the node-webkit).
   
4. Paste the path to the application folder (Durandal-Node-Webkit-Template) after the space in step 2.
   
5. Click the enter key on the keyboard.
   

This template was developed using Webstorm JavaScript IDE (link), which makes it easier to run and debug node-webkit applications (link).

References:

1. Node-Webkit/NW.js Site:
   https://github.com/rogerwang/node-webkit

2. Durandal html starter kit:
   http://durandaljs.com/get-started.html

3. Webstorm JavaScript IDE:
   https://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/
   https://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/help/run-debug-configuration-node-webkit.html