Desktop Apps

Overview

Cross-platform desktop applications using Electron or Tauri — from internal productivity tools to complex data applications, shipped with auto-update and code signing.

Why it matters

When a web app isn't enough — because you need OS-level file access, system tray integration, native notifications, or offline-first guarantees — desktop is the right answer. We favour Tauri for new projects (10–20× smaller binary than Electron, Rust backend) while staying capable in Electron for projects with existing investment.

Common use cases

• Internal operations tools that need local file system access
• Data-heavy applications unsuitable for a browser environment
• Companion apps for hardware or peripherals (serial, USB, HID)
• Offline-capable enterprise tools with cloud sync
• Developer tooling and CLI-adjacent desktop utilities

What you get

• Signed installer packages for Windows (.msi/.exe), macOS (.dmg), Linux (.AppImage/.deb)
• Auto-update infrastructure (Tauri Updater / electron-updater)
• CI/CD pipeline producing platform builds from a single codebase
• Crash reporting integration
• Distribution setup (direct download, optional store submission)