# Synopsis

All of [Node.js's built-in modules](http://nodejs.org/api/) are available in
Electron and third-party node modules also fully supported as well (including
the [native modules](../tutorial/using-native-node-modules.md)).

Electron also provides some extra built-in modules for developing native
desktop applications. Some modules are only available on the main process, some
are only available in the renderer process (web page), and some can be used in
both processes.

The basic rule is: if a module is
[GUI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphical_user_interface) or low-level
system related, then it should be only available on the main process. You need
to be familiar with the concept of
[main process vs. renderer process](../tutorial/quick-start.md#the-main-process)
scripts to be able to use those modules.

The main process script is just like a normal Node.js script:

```javascript
var app = require('app');
var BrowserWindow = require('browser-window');

var window = null;

app.on('ready', function() {
  window = new BrowserWindow({width: 800, height: 600});
  window.loadUrl('https://github.com');
});
```

The renderer process is no different than a normal web page, except for the extra
ability to use node modules:

```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <body>
    <script>
      var remote = require('remote');
      console.log(remote.require('app').getVersion());
    </script>
  </body>
</html>
```

To run your app, read [Run your app](../tutorial/quick-start.md#run-your-app).
