tauri

When to use this skill

Use this skill as the primary entry point for any Tauri-related request. It serves as a "Total Index" (like nvm) that routes you to specific sub-skills.

Why?

• Token Efficiency: Each sub-skill contains local examples/ and templates/ directories, providing detailed, offline-ready documentation without expensive network searches.
• Tauri v2 Ready: All sub-skills are updated for Tauri v2.0+ (plugins, capabilities, permissions).

How to use this skill

1. Identify Intent: Determine if the user needs setup, specific plugin functionality (FS, Dialog, SQL), or core app configuration.
2. Route: Invoke the specific sub-skill listed below.
3. Explore: Inside the sub-skill, use examples/usage.md for step-by-step guides and templates/capabilities.json for permission configs.

Sub-skill Map

Planning & Architecture

• tauri-app-planning: START HERE. Requirement analysis, plugin selection, architecture design, and Todo list generation. Includes orchestration patterns.

Core & Lifecycle

• tauri-setup: Project initialization and environment setup.
• tauri-scaffold: Creating files and structures.
• tauri-app-develop: Development workflow (dev, build, debug).
• tauri-app-process: Process management and exit handling.
• tauri-app-updater: Auto-update configuration and API.
• tauri-mobile: Android and iOS specific development.

System Integration

• tauri-app-shell: Spawn sidecars and run system commands.
• tauri-app-os-info: Get OS version, arch, and locale.
• tauri-app-clipboard: Read/write to system clipboard.
• tauri-app-dialog: Native file open/save dialogs and message boxes.
• tauri-app-notification: System notifications.
• tauri-app-global-shortcut: Register system-wide keyboard shortcuts.
• tauri-app-autostart: Launch app on system login.
• tauri-app-biometric: TouchID/FaceID authentication.
• tauri-app-opener: Open URLs/files in default apps.
• tauri-app-deep-linking: Handle custom protocol links (e.g., myapp://).

Data & Networking

• tauri-app-http-client: Rust-based HTTP client (CORS-free).
• tauri-app-websocket: WebSocket client.
• tauri-app-upload: File upload utility.
• tauri-app-sql: SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL database access.
• tauri-app-store: Simple persistent key-value store.
• tauri-app-stronghold: Secure secret management and encryption.
• tauri-app-file-system: Read/write files (sandboxed).

Window & UI

• tauri-app-window-menu: Native application menus and context menus.
• tauri-app-system-tray: System tray icon and menu.
• tauri-app-window-state: Persist window size/position.
• tauri-app-positioner: Tray and window positioning.
• tauri-app-single-instance: Prevent multiple app instances.

Examples and Templates

Global Examples (General Architecture)

• examples/start/: Introduction and Quick Start.
• examples/guide/: Architecture, Frontend/Backend patterns.

Sub-skill Examples (Specific Features) CRITICAL: Every sub-skill above has its own local assets.

• skills/tauri-app-dialog/examples/usage.md: detailed Dialog plugin usage.
• skills/tauri-app-sql/examples/usage.md: detailed SQL plugin usage.
• ... and so on for all skills.

Keywords

Tauri, tauri v2, rust, desktop app, mobile app, plugins, capabilities, permissions, system tray, notifications, file system, database, sql, http, websocket, updater, sidecar, ipc, events, commands, window customization