Tauri Project Structure
The next-generation framework for building cross-platform desktop and mobile apps. Tauri uses a secure Rust core to manage system-level operations, allowing developers to use any frontend framework for the UI. Its monorepo manages both the core engine and the extensive tooling required for bundling and distribution.
Updated 2025-12-30
Project Directory
Repository Info
- Repository-tauri-apps/tauri
- Stars-85k+
- License-Apache-2.0 / MIT
- Last Analyzed-December 2025
Tech Stack
- Core-Rust
- Tooling-Rust & TypeScript
- Frontend-Any (HTML/JS/CSS)
- WebView-WRY (Rust library)
- Monorepo-Cargo Workspaces
Architecture Notes
Tauri is architected as a 'Security-First' framework. Its core is written in Rust, which provides high performance and memory safety. The architecture is split between the core/ logic (handling system APIs, window management, and security) and tooling/ (which includes the CLI and the JavaScript bridge). This separation allows Tauri to be extremely lightweight, as it uses the OS's native WebView instead of bundling a full browser engine like Electron.
Key Directories
- core/tauri/-The primary Rust crate that developers interact with in their backend
- tooling/cli/-The command-line interface used for scaffolding, developing, and building apps
- tooling/api/-The TypeScript library that allows the frontend to communicate securely with the Rust backend
Why This Structure?
Tauri is a masterclass in modern framework design. It shows how to build a complex, multi-language (Rust/TS) toolchain that is both powerful and user-friendly. It's the primary reference for anyone interested in secure, cross-platform app development.