I will build a lightweigh cross platform desktop app with rust and tauri


About this gig
Want a fast, lightweight desktop app instead of a heavy, laggy one? I build native desktop apps with Tauri, Rust, and React, smaller file size, lower memory use, and real system integration: tray icons, global hotkeys, file system access, native notifications.
I'm currently building and shipping my own commercial desktop app with this exact stack, so I've already solved the painful parts: cross-platform window management, background processes, auto-updates, and packaging installers for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
What I can build:
- Utility and productivity tools (trackers, converters, dashboards)
- System tray apps with background processes
- Apps with local storage (SQLite) or cloud sync
- Internal tools for your business workflow
- Migrating an existing Electron app to Tauri for a smaller, faster build
Tech: Rust · Tauri v2 · React · TypeScript
Send me what you're trying to build, I'll tell you honestly whether this stack is the right fit, and what it'll take to ship it.
Get to know Stephen N
Full stack web developer
- FromKenya
- Member sinceNov 2020
Languages
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FAQ
Why Tauri instead of Electron?
Tauri apps are typically 10-20x smaller and use far less RAM since they use the OS's native webview instead of bundling Chromium.
Can you convert my existing web app into a desktop app?
Yes - if it's React/Vue/vanilla JS, I can usually wrap and adapt it.
Do you handle code signing / app store packaging?
Basic signing guidance included; full notarization (Mac) or store submission is a separate add-on.

