padloc/packages/tauri/README.md

@padloc/tauri (experimental)

Cross-platform native app builder for Padloc, powered by Tauri.

How To Use

1. Follow the steps described in the Getting Started section of repo readme.

2. Follow Tauri's setup guide for your platform.

3. Build the app:

   cd packages/tauri
   npm run build
   

   Don't forget to set the server url configuration variable. For example, if you want the app to connect to the official Padloc server:

   PL_SERVER_URL=https://api.padloc.app npm run build
   

TODOs

Initial tests look very promising. Some things that still need figuring out.

• Persistent Storage: Using IndexedDB doesn't work here for various reasons. Best option is probably writing a simple storage backend using Tauri's file system api.
• Copy & Paste: Doesn't work out of the box. Figure out steps to make it work.
• Auto-updating: Must-have feature for desktop apps at least those not distributed through app stores or package managers. Not available in Tauri yet, but apparently on the roadmap.
• Code-signing: Also on Tauri's roadmap, but not available yet
• Run without the embedded web server: Would be the safer choice security-wise but doesn't seem to work as-is. Need to figure out what changes are needed to make it work.
• Mobile: Waiting for Tauri to support Android and iOS builds, which could potentially replace Cordova.
• Biometric Authentication: This is a must-have on mobile but it would be nice to have it on desktop as well
• Secure Enclave / Key Store: Along with biometric authentication, this is a requirement for biometric unlock.