Learn TAURI with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 23, 2025
Installation Setup
Install Rust (with cargo) and Node.js
Install Tauri CLI via npm (`npm install -g @tauri-apps/cli`)
Set up your frontend framework project
Integrate Tauri using `tauri init`
Run app in development mode with `tauri dev`
Environment Setup
Install Rust and Cargo
Install Node.js and frontend framework CLI
Install Tauri CLI via npm
Initialize project with `tauri init`
Run and test app on all desktop platforms
Config Files
tauri.conf.json - app settings and security policies
Cargo.toml - Rust backend dependencies
package.json - frontend dependencies and scripts
src-tauri/ - Rust backend source code
src/ - frontend source code
Cli Commands
tauri init - initialize project
tauri dev - run app in development
tauri build - package app
tauri info - display environment info
tauri plugin add <plugin> - add Tauri plugin
Internationalization
Use i18n libraries in frontend
Support multiple languages and locales
Localize dates, numbers, and assets
Maintain resource files for translations
Ensure proper UI layout for different languages
Accessibility
Follow web accessibility standards in frontend
Ensure keyboard and screen reader support
Platform-specific accessibility handled via Tauri
Semantic HTML and ARIA roles
Test across OS platforms
Ui Styling
Use standard CSS, SCSS, or framework styles
Responsive design handled via frontend framework
Platform-specific window controls via Tauri
Reusable style modules for consistency
Web frontend themes can be applied cross-platform
State Management
Frontend: React/Vue/Angular/Svelte state solutions
Backend: Rust state for system operations
Global state via frontend frameworks
Synchronize frontend and backend via IPC
Optional integration with databases or storage
Data Management
Frontend data via JS frameworks
Backend operations with Rust commands
File system and OS API access via Tauri
Local storage or SQLite for persistence
Secure handling of sensitive data