electron-util/distribution/shared/system-preferences.js

Useful utilities for Electron apps and modules

import { shell } from 'electron';
import { is } from './is.js';
/**
Open the System Preferences on macOS.

This method does nothing on other systems.

Optionally provide a pane and section.

@example
```
import {openSystemPreferences} from 'electron-util';

openSystemPreferences();

// or

openSystemPreferences('security', 'Firewall');
```

@param pane - The pane to open.
@param section - The section within that pane.
@returns A Promise that resolves when the preferences window is opened.
*/
export const openSystemPreferences = async (...args) => {
    const [pane, section] = args;
    if (is.macos) {
        await shell.openExternal(`x-apple.systempreferences:com.apple.preference.${pane}${section ? `?${section}` : ''}`);
    }
    else if (is.windows) {
        await shell.openExternal(`ms-settings:${pane}`);
    }
};