Desktop App

Desktop App

CortexPrism ships with a Tauri v2 native desktop wrapper for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Features

• System tray with quick actions
• Global keyboard shortcuts
• Native notifications
• Auto-start with system
• Bundled Web UI in a native window

Build Targets

Platform	Format	Status
Linux	.deb, .AppImage	Builds
macOS	.dmg	Builds
Windows	.msi	Builds

Tauri Configuration

Located at desktop/src-tauri/:

• Cargo.toml — Rust dependencies
• src/main.rs — Native entry point
• tauri.conf.json — Bundle signing and permissions

Code Signing

Required for distribution outside developer mode:

• macOS: Apple Developer certificate + notarization
• Windows: EV/OV Code Signing Certificate

See packaging/CODE_SIGNING.md in the repository for detailed instructions.

Without Code Signing

Users can run unsigned builds:

• macOS: Right-click → Open (first launch), or xattr -d com.apple.quarantine
• Windows: SmartScreen "More info" → "Run anyway"

Package Distribution

Platform	Package Manager	Status
Linux	install.sh	Available
macOS	Homebrew	Planned
Windows	winget, Chocolatey, Scoop	Planned

See Also

• Installation — Install guides including desktop app
• Platform Compatibility — Feature parity across platforms