A starter template for building cross-platform desktop applications with Angular and Tauri.
angular-tauri is a bootstrapped template for creating desktop applications using Angular for the frontend and Tauri (Rust) for the backend and native window management. It enables developers to leverage modern web technologies to build performant, native desktop apps for Linux, Windows, and macOS. The project provides a streamlined, integrated workflow that combines Angular's ecosystem with Tauri's performance and security.
Web developers, particularly those with Angular experience, who want to build cross-platform desktop applications without learning a completely new desktop framework. It's also suitable for teams already invested in Angular looking to expand into desktop app development.
Developers choose this template because it offers a pre-configured, production-ready setup that eliminates the initial complexity of integrating Angular with Tauri. Its unique selling point is providing hot reload development, optimized builds, and cross-platform packaging out-of-the-box, allowing developers to focus on building their application rather than configuration.
Ultra-fast bootstrapping with Angular and Tauri :speedboat:
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Comes with Angular 21, TypeScript, and SASS already set up, eliminating initial configuration and allowing developers to start coding immediately.
Leverages Tauri 2.1.1 for a secure, native desktop environment with Rust managing system calls, ensuring performance and safety out-of-the-box.
Supports hot reload for both Angular and Tauri during local development, enabling rapid iteration and faster debugging cycles.
Automatically packages applications into executables for Linux, Windows, and macOS using Tauri's build system, as highlighted in the README commands.
Optimized builds include only the /dist folder in the final bundle, resulting in lightweight applications compared to bulkier alternatives like Electron.
Requires managing both Node.js/npm for Angular and Rust/Cargo for Tauri, which can complicate setup and increase the learning curve for developers new to either stack.
The template is tightly coupled to Angular, making it inflexible for teams that might want to switch frontend frameworks or use a different one from the start.
Necessitates installing @angular/cli globally with specific versions (e.g., ^21), adding maintenance burden and potential version conflicts, as noted in the README.
As a third-party template, it may not promptly reflect updates from Angular or Tauri, risking compatibility issues with newer APIs or features.