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tauri-app-updater
Configure OTA (over-the-air) app updates using the Tauri v2 updater plugin with signing keys and update server setup. Use when implementing auto-update checks, generating signing key pairs, or configuring update server endpoints and metadata.
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Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/tauri-app-updater/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/partme-ai/full-stack-skills/main/skills/tauri-skills/tauri-app-updater/SKILL.md"
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/tauri-app-updater/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How tauri-app-updater Compares
| Feature / Agent | tauri-app-updater | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | multi | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Configure OTA (over-the-air) app updates using the Tauri v2 updater plugin with signing keys and update server setup. Use when implementing auto-update checks, generating signing key pairs, or configuring update server endpoints and metadata.
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:**
- Auto-updates or OTA updates for the app
- Signing keys for update verification
- Update server configuration
**Trigger phrases include:**
- "updater", "auto-update", "OTA", "signing key", "update server", "app update"
## How to use this skill
1. **Install the updater plugin**:
```bash
cargo add tauri-plugin-updater
```
2. **Generate signing keys**:
```bash
npx @tauri-apps/cli signer generate -w ~/.tauri/myapp.key
```
3. **Configure the updater** in `tauri.conf.json`:
```json
{
"plugins": {
"updater": {
"endpoints": ["https://releases.example.com/{{target}}/{{arch}}/{{current_version}}"],
"pubkey": "dW50cnVzdGVkIGNvbW1lbnQ..."
}
}
}
```
4. **Register the plugin and check for updates**:
```typescript
import { check } from '@tauri-apps/plugin-updater';
const update = await check();
if (update) {
await update.downloadAndInstall();
// Optionally restart the app
}
```
5. **Configure capabilities** in `src-tauri/capabilities/default.json`:
```json
{ "permissions": ["updater:default"] }
```
6. **Set up your update server** to serve JSON metadata with version, download URL, and signature
## Outputs
- Updater plugin setup with signing keys
- Update check and install flow
- Update server endpoint configuration
## References
- https://v2.tauri.app/plugin/updater/
## Keywords
tauri updater, auto-update, OTA, signing key, update server, app update