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Desktop Apps

Cross-platform desktop software for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Tauri, Electron, or native.

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Desktop interface previews

macOS

Example macOS window with familiar title-bar controls.

Interface preview · macOS

Windows

Example Windows window with desktop layout conventions.

Interface preview · Windows

Linux

Example Linux window with a compact desktop layout.

Interface preview · Linux

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What we build

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Cross-platform builds

One codebase, three operating systems. Tauri for small installers and native performance, Electron for rich Node integration, native toolkits when the platform warrants it.

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Native integrations

Filesystem access, hardware peripherals, system tray, global shortcuts, OS notifications. Parity across Windows, Linux, and macOS where users expect it.

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Code signing & distribution

Developer ID notarization on macOS, Authenticode on Windows, reproducible builds on Linux. We handle certificates, signing infrastructure, and release signing as part of CI.

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Auto-updates

Differential updates via Tauri updater or electron-updater. Staged rollouts, rollback plans, and telemetry so you see update adoption without asking users.

Feature walkthrough
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How a project runs

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Discovery

Two weeks. We map OS targets, signing certificates, distribution channels, and update policy. You get a spec plus a signing-and-distribution checklist before we start building.

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Build

Per-OS CI matrix from day one. Every commit produces installable artifacts for Windows, macOS, and Linux. You test the real thing on your machine every Friday.

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Handoff

Installer generation, signed releases, auto-update server configured, crash reporting wired, runbook written. Documented code, trained team, or a retainer for OS-version compatibility work.

Example project flow
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Common questions

Common questions
Tauri vs Electron?
Tauri when binary size matters and the app is mostly UI plus thin native bridges – a typical Tauri installer is 5-15 MB versus 80-150 MB for Electron. Electron when you need deep Node.js ecosystem access, complex IPC patterns, or a team already fluent in the Electron tooling.
How does code signing work?
macOS requires an Apple Developer ID certificate plus notarization through Apple's service on every release. Windows uses Authenticode with an EV or OV certificate from a trusted CA. Linux signing is distribution-specific. We set up the certificates, store them securely in CI, and automate signing on every release build.
Can you build for Linux AppImage, Flatpak, or Snap?
Yes. AppImage is the simplest – one portable binary. Flatpak gives you sandboxing and the GNOME software store. Snap is Ubuntu-friendly and the Snap Store. We typically ship AppImage plus one store format based on your audience.
What does it cost?
Cross-platform desktop apps typically land between $50k and $220k depending on native-integration depth and release cadence. Three-OS support adds roughly 30% over single-OS because of CI complexity, signing, and per-OS QA. We quote after discovery.
How long does a desktop project take?
Eight to sixteen weeks to first signed, shipping release. Tauri projects typically ship faster than Electron because the smaller runtime footprint means less integration work for features like auto-update and window management.
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