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tauri-app-sidecar-nodejs
Bundle and run a Node.js process as a sidecar alongside a Tauri v2 app with lifecycle management. Use when integrating a Node.js backend as a sidecar binary, managing sidecar start/stop lifecycle, or packaging Node.js executables per platform.
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Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/tauri-app-sidecar-nodejs/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/partme-ai/full-stack-skills/main/skills/tauri-skills/tauri-app-sidecar-nodejs/SKILL.md"
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/tauri-app-sidecar-nodejs/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How tauri-app-sidecar-nodejs Compares
| Feature / Agent | tauri-app-sidecar-nodejs | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | multi | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Bundle and run a Node.js process as a sidecar alongside a Tauri v2 app with lifecycle management. Use when integrating a Node.js backend as a sidecar binary, managing sidecar start/stop lifecycle, or packaging Node.js executables per platform.
Which AI agents support this skill?
This skill is compatible with multi.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
## When to use this skill
**ALWAYS use this skill when the user mentions:**
- Running Node.js as a sidecar process in Tauri
- Packaging Node.js binaries alongside the app
- Managing sidecar lifecycle (start, stop, logging)
**Trigger phrases include:**
- "sidecar", "node.js sidecar", "nodejs backend", "sidecar packaging", "bundled node"
## How to use this skill
1. **Compile Node.js to a standalone binary** using tools like `pkg` or `nexe`:
```bash
npx pkg server.js -t node18-macos-x64,node18-win-x64,node18-linux-x64
```
2. **Place sidecar binaries** in `src-tauri/binaries/` with platform-specific naming:
```
src-tauri/binaries/node-server-x86_64-apple-darwin
src-tauri/binaries/node-server-x86_64-pc-windows-msvc.exe
src-tauri/binaries/node-server-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu
```
3. **Configure the sidecar** in `tauri.conf.json`:
```json
{ "bundle": { "externalBin": ["binaries/node-server"] } }
```
4. **Start the sidecar from Rust**:
```rust
let sidecar = app.shell().sidecar("node-server").unwrap();
let (mut rx, child) = sidecar.spawn().unwrap();
```
5. **Configure shell permissions** for the sidecar in capabilities
6. **Manage lifecycle**: stop the sidecar gracefully on app exit using the child process handle
## Outputs
- Sidecar binary packaging per platform
- Sidecar configuration in tauri.conf.json
- Start/stop lifecycle management in Rust
## References
- https://v2.tauri.app/learn/sidecar-nodejs/
## Keywords
tauri sidecar, node.js, nodejs backend, sidecar packaging, bundled binary