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TryDevUtils can be built as a native desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux using Tauri 2.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:
  • Node.js (version 16 or higher)
  • npm package manager
  • Rust (latest stable version)
  • Platform-specific toolchain:
    • macOS: Xcode Command Line Tools
    • Windows: Microsoft Visual Studio C++ Build Tools
    • Linux: Development packages (webkit2gtk, build-essential)
Visit the Tauri prerequisites guide for detailed platform-specific setup instructions.

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Development mode

1

Clone the repository

Clone the TryDevUtils repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/trydevutils.git
cd trydevutils
2

Install dependencies

Install npm and Rust dependencies:
npm install
3

Run the desktop app

Start the Tauri development server:
npm run tauri:dev
This command:
  • Syncs the version from package.json to tauri.conf.json
  • Starts the frontend dev server on port 1420
  • Launches the Tauri desktop window
The desktop app will open with hot-reload enabled. Changes to your source code will automatically refresh the application.

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Building for production

1

Build the desktop application

Create platform-specific installers:
npm run tauri:build
This generates optimized binaries and installers for your platform.
2

Locate build outputs

Find your built application in:
src-tauri/target/release/bundle/
Available formats by platform:
  • macOS: .app, .dmg
  • Windows: .exe, .msi
  • Linux: .deb, .appimage

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Application configuration

The desktop app is configured in src-tauri/tauri.conf.json:
  • Product name: TryDevUtils
  • Bundle identifier: com.trydevutils.desktop
  • Window size: 1200×800 (minimum 800×600)
  • macOS: Requires macOS 10.15 or higher

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Available scripts

ScriptDescription
npm run tauri:devRun desktop app in development mode
npm run tauri:buildBuild production desktop application
npm run tauriRun Tauri CLI commands directly

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Troubleshooting

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Rust not found

Install Rust using rustup: 
curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh

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Build fails on macOS

Ensure Xcode Command Line Tools are installed: 
xcode-select --install

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Build fails on Linux

Install required dependencies: 
# Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y libwebkit2gtk-4.1-dev build-essential curl wget file libssl-dev libayatana-appindicator3-dev librsvg2-dev

# Fedora
sudo dnf install webkit2gtk4.1-devel openssl-devel curl wget file libappindicator-gtk3-devel librsvg2-devel

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Build fails on Windows

Install Microsoft Visual Studio C++ Build Tools with the “Desktop development with C++” workload.

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