tauri

name	tauri
description	Tauri lightweight desktop framework with Rust backend. Use for desktop apps.

Tauri

Tauri allows building desktop (and now mobile in v2.0) apps using web technologies. It differs from Electron by using the OS Native Webview (WebView2 on Windows, WebKit on macOS/Linux).

When to Use

• Small Binaries: Installers are ~3MB (vs 100MB+ for Electron).
• Security: Strict isolation and permission system.
• Rust Backend: If you need high-performance background logic.

Core Concepts

Frontend Agnostic

Use Svelte, React, Vue, or vanilla JS.

Commands (IPC)

Interact with Rust backend: invoke('my_command').

Config (tauri.conf.json)

Defines permissions, windows, and bundling settings.

Best Practices (2025)

Do:

• Use v2.0 Mobile: Target iOS/Android from the same codebase.
• Use Commands: Don't run heavy logic in JS. Offload to Rust.

Don't:

• Don't assume Chrome: You are running on Safari (macOS) or Edge (Windows). Test cross-platform.

References

• Tauri Documentation