Tauri App

The Skriuw desktop application is built with Tauri 2.0, providing a native desktop experience across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Overview

The Tauri app (apps/instantdb) combines:

• Tauri 2.0 - Rust-based desktop framework
• Next.js - React frontend
• InstantDB - Real-time database with offline support
• TypeScript - Type-safe development

Architecture

Frontend

• Next.js 15 with React 18
• Tailwind CSS for styling
• TipTap for rich text editing
• InstantDB React hooks for data management

Backend

• Tauri 2.0 Rust backend
• Native file system access
• System integration APIs
• Secure IPC communication

Development

Prerequisites

• Rust toolchain
• Bun 1.1.0+
• Node.js 18+

Running Locally

Using the CLI Manager:

bun run cli
# Select "Run Tauri App"

Or manually:

cd apps/instantdb
bun run tauri:dev

Building

Build for production:

bun run cli
# Select "Build Tauri App"

Or manually:

cd apps/instantdb
bun run build
bun run tauri:build

Platform-Specific Builds

Linux (DEB)

bun run deb:build
bun run deb:install

macOS

bun run tauri:build
# Output in src-tauri/target/release/bundle/macos/

Windows

bun run tauri:build
# Output in src-tauri/target/release/bundle/msi/

Configuration

Tauri configuration is in apps/instantdb/src-tauri/tauri.conf.json:

• App metadata
• Window settings
• Security permissions
• Build options

Features

• Native file system access
• System tray integration
• Global shortcuts
• Auto-updater support
• Offline-first data storage

Troubleshooting

Build Issues

If Tauri build fails:

1. Ensure Rust is installed: rustc --version
2. Check Rust toolchain: rustup show
3. Clean build: cd src-tauri && cargo clean
4. Rebuild: bun run tauri:build

Runtime Errors

Check the Tauri console for detailed error messages:

bun run tauri:dev
# Check terminal output for errors

Next Steps

• Learn about the Web App
• Check the CLI Manager for development tools
• Review Seeder Tool for database setup