Tauri
Web & Desktop Frontend Technologies
Tauri
Tauri is a lightweight framework for building cross-platform desktop applications using web technologies. It pairs a secure Rust backend with a system WebView, delivering small binaries, high performance, and strong security.
What is it?
Tauri is an open-source desktop application framework that enables developers to build native desktop apps using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with Rust for backend logic and native integrations rather than the Node.js integration offered by ElectronJS.
What does it do?
Tauri packages web frontends into native desktop applications using the OS’s built-in WebView. It provides a secure IPC layer, native APIs, plugin system, auto-updates, and fine-grained permission controls—without shipping a full browser.
Where is it used?
Tauri is used in modern desktop applications, internal tools, SaaS desktop clients, and products that require small app sizes, strong security, and efficient resource usage across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
When & why it emerged
Tauri gained popularity around 2020 as teams sought alternatives to Electron’s large bundle sizes. It emerged to offer a more secure, performant, and lightweight approach to web-to-desktop application development.
Why we use it at Internative
We use Tauri for desktop applications where performance, security, and minimal footprint are critical. Its Rust-based core and WebView approach allow us to deliver efficient desktop products without sacrificing UX.
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