# tauri | Tauri | Knowledge Base | Instagit

Build smaller, faster, and more secure desktop and mobile applications with a web frontend.

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Repository: https://github.com/tauri-apps/tauri

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## Articles

### [Limitations and Known Issues When Building Mobile Apps with Tauri (iOS/Android)](/tauri-apps/tauri/tauri-mobile-app-development-limitations-issues)

Explore Tauri's alpha mobile limitations for iOS/Android. Learn about URI schemes, Rust targets, and platform configs to prevent build failures and runtime errors. Optimize your Tauri app development.

- Tags: deep-dive
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [How to Manage State in Tauri Applications Between Frontend and Backend](/tauri-apps/tauri/manage-state-tauri-applications-frontend-backend)

Discover how to manage state in Tauri apps. Learn to effortlessly share data between your JS frontend and Rust backend using the State T wrapper and Builder manage API for efficient Tauri development.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [Tauri Plugin System: Architecture, Official Plugins, and Implementation Guide](/tauri-apps/tauri/tauri-plugin-system-and-official-plugins)

Explore the Tauri plugin system, a Rust framework for adding native functionality. Discover official plugins and learn implementation details with our comprehensive guide.

- Tags: deep-dive
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [How to Implement IPC Patterns in Tauri: Complete Guide with Examples](/tauri-apps/tauri/implement-ipc-patterns-tauri)

Master Tauri IPC patterns with this guide. Learn to send JSON or binary data between JS and Rust using the custom ipc protocol for seamless communication and efficient tasks.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [Performance Implications of Using Tauri vs Electron: Binary Size, Memory, and Speed Analysis](/tauri-apps/tauri/tauri-vs-electron-performance-implications)

Compare Tauri vs Electron performance. Discover how Tauri's native webview offers 15-40x smaller binaries, 50-70% less RAM, and 2-5x faster startup than Electron.

- Tags: performance
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [How to Handle Multi-Window Applications in Tauri: A Complete Guide](/tauri-apps/tauri/handle-multi-window-applications-tauri)

Master multi-window applications in Tauri. Learn to create and manage multiple windows, share AppHandles, and coordinate lifecycles for seamless user experiences. Your complete guide.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [How the Tauri Build Process Works: Inside `cargo tauri build`](/tauri-apps/tauri/tauri-build-process-explained-cargo-tauri-build)

Discover how cargo tauri build orchestrates a multi-stage pipeline to compile your frontend, build the Rust core, and package native installers for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

- Tags: internals
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [How to Implement File System Access in Tauri Securely: A Complete Guide](/tauri-apps/tauri/implement-file-system-access-tauri-securely)

Securely implement file system access in Tauri using the fs plugin, strict path glob patterns, and runtime permissions with explicit user consent. Learn how in our complete guide from tauri-apps/tauri.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [Native WebView Protocol in Tauri: Custom URI Scheme vs. Local HTTP Server](/tauri-apps/tauri/native-webview-protocol-vs-local-server-tauri)

Explore Tauri's Native WebView Protocol, a custom URI scheme handler that serves web assets via in-process calls, eliminating TCP overhead and enhancing security. Learn how it differs from local HTTP servers.

- Tags: deep-dive
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [What Is the tauri-codegen Crate? Compile-Time Code Generation in Tauri](/tauri-apps/tauri/what-is-tauri-codegen-crate-how-it-generates-code)

Discover the tauri-codegen crate a Tauri build-time engine that generates Rust code at compile time using the generate_context! macro for zero-runtime-cost tauri::Context.

- Tags: deep-dive
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [TAO vs WRY in Tauri: Understanding the Core Architecture](/tauri-apps/tauri/tao-vs-wry-difference-tauri-stack)

Understand TAO vs WRY in Tauri. TAO creates native windows and WRY implements cross-platform WebViews, enabling desktop app development. Learn their core architecture.

- Tags: deep-dive
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [How Tauri's Bundler Works and What Package Formats It Supports: A Complete Guide](/tauri-apps/tauri/how-tauri-bundler-works-supported-formats)

Discover how Tauri's bundler creates native installers for various formats including .app, .dmg, .deb, and .msi. Learn about its Rust-based process and supported package types.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [How to Implement System Tray Icons in Tauri Applications: Complete Guide with Examples](/tauri-apps/tauri/implement-system-tray-icons-tauri-applications)

Learn to implement system tray icons in Tauri apps with our complete guide. Control icons menus and clicks seamlessly across platforms using the @tauri-apps/api/tray module and TrayIconBuilder.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [How to Handle Window Management (Minimize, Maximize, Close) in Tauri](/tauri-apps/tauri/handle-window-management-minimize-maximize-close-tauri)

Learn to handle window management in Tauri apps. Control minimize, maximize, and close actions using JavaScript and Rust APIs for native OS integration. Get started today.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [Security Considerations When Building Tauri Apps: A Defense-in-Depth Guide](/tauri-apps/tauri/security-considerations-tauri-app-development)

Build secure Tauri apps with our defense-in-depth guide. Learn about layered security, CSP, capability whitelisting, and secure auto-updates. Protect your WebView and native bridge.

- Tags: best-practices
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [How Tauri's Self-Updater Works: Architecture and Complete Setup Guide](/tauri-apps/tauri/how-tauri-self-updater-works-and-setup)

Discover how Tauri's self-updater works with its architecture and get a complete setup guide. Learn about its signed incremental update system and remote endpoint querying.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [How to Configure tauri.conf.json for Different Build and Release Options](/tauri-apps/tauri/configure-tauri-conf-json-for-build-release-options)

Master tauri.conf.json for flexible Tauri app builds. Learn to configure settings for development, debug, and production releases to optimize your application pipeline.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [How Tauri's Plugin System Works and How to Create a Custom Plugin](/tauri-apps/tauri/how-tauri-plugin-system-works-and-create-custom-plugin)

Discover how Tauri's plugin system works and learn to build your own custom plugin. Explore JavaScript injection, IPC commands, and custom URI schemes.

- Tags: deep-dive
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [The Difference Between tauri-runtime and tauri-runtime-wry in Tauri Architecture](/tauri-apps/tauri/tauri-runtime-vs-tauri-runtime-wry-difference)

Understand the difference between tauri-runtime and tauri-runtime-wry. Discover how tauri-runtime defines the webview interface and tauri-runtime-wry provides the WRY and TAO implementation for Tauri apps.

- Tags: internals
- Published: 2026-02-26

### [How to Implement Custom Commands in Tauri: Exposing Rust Functions to the Frontend](/tauri-apps/tauri/how-to-implement-custom-commands-in-tauri-to-expose-rust-functions-to-frontend)

Learn how to implement custom commands in Tauri. Expose your Rust functions to the frontend efficiently using the invoke API and tauri::generate_handler!. Build powerful desktop apps.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-02-26