Tauri Setup Guide for Windows

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Step 1: Install Required Software

1. Install Deno (JavaScript/TypeScript Runtime)

• Website: https://deno.land/
• Steps:
  1. Open PowerShell
  2. Run the following command:

  irm https://deno.land/install.ps1 | iex

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2. Install Rust (Tauri Backend)

• Website: https://www.rust-lang.org/
• Steps:
  1. Go to the Rust website.
  2. Click the "Get Started" button.
  3. Click the "Other Installation Methods" hyperlink
  4. Click on rustup-init.exe to get the installer.
  5. Run the installer and follow the prompts.
     • When prompted, choose "Proceed with installation".
  6. Restart your computer after installation.

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3. Install WebView2 (Windows WebView Runtime)

• Website: https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/
• Steps:
  1. Go to the WebView2 website.
  2. Download the Evergreen Standalone Installer.
  3. Run the installer and follow the prompts.

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4. Install Visual Studio Build Tools (Required for Rust)

• Website: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools/
• Steps:
  1. Go to the Visual Studio Build Tools website.
  2. Download the installer.
  3. Run the installer and:
     • Select "Desktop development with C++" workload.
     • Click "Install".

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Troubleshooting

1. WebView2 Issues

• Ensure WebView2 is installed by visiting https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/.

2. Rust/Cargo Errors

• Visit https://www.rust-lang.org/ and reinstall Rust if needed.

3. Deno Permissions

• If Deno throws permission errors, use the -A flag to allow all permissions:

  deno run -A npm:create-tauri-app@latest

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Final Notes

• Deno Documentation: https://deno.land/manual
• Tauri Documentation: https://tauri.app/v1/guides/
• Vite Documentation: https://vitejs.dev/guide/