A custom Browser component, for local web apps, in the same network

[Infouzi]

So, before starting, i would like to thank you for the amazing job you have done so far. It is really something with a high quality feel.

Now, let's move to this proposed feature.

So, upon discovering your repository, i had the idea of developing a sort of a web "ecosystem" that can run inside an organization network, where the employees can have access to this ecosystem (let's say Aurora.js). And, from that ecosystem, they can access to local deployed web application, through the Browser application. In fact, it would be the only way to access local deployed apps.

I managed to do it, and it's working, but the overall application (Next.js/react app) isn't nowhere near the completeness of your app, so i thaught it would be a good addition to this app.

### How it is done technically ?

1. I have added a custom browser that runs an iframe with the link to the local deployed app.
2. The local deployed app, of course, should accept requests coming from the deployed Aurora.js instance url.
3. I have added the possibility to add "Custom Apps" directly into the "App manager", where the user can add a custom app by setting it's "URL", it's icon and the color of the app.
4. When clicking on the app to launch it, it uses the Custom Browser, (or just the Current Browser, but with an iframe for the local apps), but doesn't display the "url address bar", to have the feel of a "native application".

I hope that you find it useful and integrate it with the current AuroraOs.js to create this proper organization ecosystem feeling.

[mental-os]

Thank you very much @Infouzi and big big congrats for your work! I find great inspiration in it and we could definitely use the vision of someone like your around here.

As Aurora OS.js is a gamified system (basically an incremental game, as a hacking simulator), our approach was towards a simulated web that is lore friendly. With the help of @Oklyne , we have a working Browser app that reads a repository of websites that are either tied to the gameplay (Mail, Bank, etc.) or (later) created by the players in-game. I wouldn't add real web connections to the game loop as it might get copyright/legally complex and confuse the players - tho we are exploring a meta/Easter egg where you can use the wide web for convenience.

Maybe we can start a community-wide conversation here about how this virtual-internet can work to create some really interesting moments for the player.

Welcome to Aurora Os.js project!

[Infouzi]

I totally understand the idea behind Aurora OS.js, and the gamified system (which i really like, as i'm a big fan of CTF type of games). Furthermore, and, in my opinion, this "feature" can benefit the "game" aspect of Aurora OS.js, by making the games (let's say custom CTFs) more modular to integrate them.

For instance, i would have a docker-compose who starts Aurora OS.js, alongside with other services containers, each one dedicated for a specific game. Then, the user/admin, can configure the access to these new games.

Again, i understand that this may seem that it could break the immersion into the UI/system, however, the new game is just displayed inside the "custom browser", making it fully integrated into the Game.

Finally, as you just said, this could be a good community-wide conversation to discuss more about it.

All the best !