tauri

name	tauri
description	Desktop application framework using web frontends with Rust backend — IPC commands, Tauri v2, plugins, window management, system tray, and cross-platform bundling.
trigger	tauri, tauri v2, tauri invoke, tauri commands, tauri plugins, tauri shell, tauri fs, tauri dialog, tauri bundling, rust backend

Tauri

IPC Commands

Rust functions exposed to the frontend via #[tauri::command]. Invoked from JavaScript with invoke('command_name', { args }). Supports async, return values, and error handling.

Rust Backend

Core logic runs in Rust for performance and security. Frontend loads as a webview (no embedded Chromium). Binary size is under 10 MB.

Tauri v2

Major update with plugin architecture, multi-webview support, mobile targets (iOS/Android), and enhanced permission system.

Plugins

Official plugins extend capabilities:

• shell — run external commands
• fs — filesystem access
• dialog — native file pickers and messages
• notification — OS notifications
• clipboard-manager — clipboard read/write

Window Management

Create, resize, position, and style windows from Rust or JS. Supports transparent backgrounds, decorations, and always-on-top.

System Tray

Native tray icon with context menu. Update icon, tooltip, and menu items at runtime from Rust.

Bundling

Build platform-specific installers: .msi / .nsis (Windows), .dmg (macOS), .AppImage / .deb (Linux). Code signing and auto-update supported.