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Tauri Setup Guide for macOS

Step 1: Install Required Software​

1.1 Install Xcode Command Line Tools​

  1. Open the Terminal (press Cmd + Space, type Terminal, and press Enter).
  2. Run the following command: 
    xcode-select --install
  3. Follow the prompts to install the Xcode Command Line Tools.

1.2 Install Homebrew (Package Manager)​

  1. Open the Terminal.
  2. Run the following command: 
    /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
  3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

1.3 Install Deno​

  1. Open the Terminal.
  2. Run the following command: 
    brew install deno

1.4 Install Rust​

  1. Open the Terminal.
  2. Run the following command: 
    curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
  3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
  4. Restart your terminal after installation.

Troubleshooting​

1. Xcode Command Line Tools Issues​

  • If xcode-select --install fails, download Xcode from the Mac App Store.

2. Rust/Cargo Errors​

  • Update Rust: 
    rustup update

3. Deno Permissions​

  • If Deno throws permission errors, use the -A flag to allow all permissions: 
    deno run -A npm:create-tauri-app@latest

Final Notes​