# PakePlus — Turn Any Webpage into a Desktop or Mobile App

> PakePlus wraps any URL or local HTML project into a lightweight native app for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android using Tauri 2, producing binaries under 5 MB.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# PakePlus — Turn Any Webpage into a Desktop or Mobile App

## Quick Use
```bash
# Clone and run PakePlus locally
git clone https://github.com/Sjj1024/PakePlus.git
cd PakePlus
pnpm install
pnpm tauri dev
```

## Introduction
PakePlus lets you package any website or single-page app into a tiny native binary for desktop and mobile platforms. Built on Tauri 2 and Rust, it produces apps typically under 5 MB, far smaller than Electron-based alternatives.

## What PakePlus Does
- Wraps any URL or local HTML/Vue/React project into a native application
- Targets Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android from one codebase
- Produces binaries under 5 MB with minimal resource consumption
- Provides a visual configuration interface for app metadata and permissions
- Supports custom JavaScript injection, multi-window layouts, and system tray integration

## Architecture Overview
PakePlus is a Tauri 2 application whose Rust backend hosts a WebView that loads the target URL or local files. The frontend configuration UI, built with Vue 3 and Element Plus, lets users set app name, icon, permissions, and platform targets. GitHub Actions pipelines compile the final binaries for each platform automatically.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Requires Node.js 18+, pnpm, and the Rust toolchain
- Configure app metadata in the Tauri config file (name, identifier, window size)
- Set custom user-agent strings or inject JavaScript for site-specific tweaks
- Use the built-in icon generator to create platform-appropriate icons from a single image
- CI templates are included for automated multi-platform builds via GitHub Actions

## Key Features
- Sub-5 MB binaries compared to 100 MB+ Electron apps
- True native WebView on each platform (WebView2, WKWebView, WebKitGTK)
- Mobile support (iOS and Android) via Tauri 2 mobile targets
- No-code visual builder for quick packaging without editing config files
- Automatic update mechanism using GitHub Releases as the update server

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **Pake** — PakePlus adds a visual UI, mobile targets, and multi-window support on top of the original Pake concept
- **Electron** — Electron bundles Chromium, producing apps over 100 MB; PakePlus uses the OS WebView for a fraction of the size
- **Tauri (direct)** — Tauri requires writing Rust glue code; PakePlus provides a turnkey wrapper experience
- **Nativefier** — Nativefier is archived and Electron-based; PakePlus is actively maintained on Tauri 2

## FAQ
**Q: Does PakePlus require Rust knowledge?**
A: No. The visual builder handles configuration. You only need Rust installed for compilation.

**Q: Can I inject custom code into the wrapped site?**
A: Yes. PakePlus supports injecting custom JavaScript and CSS before the page loads.

**Q: Which mobile platforms are supported?**
A: iOS and Android via Tauri 2 mobile targets, though mobile support is still maturing.

**Q: Is the output app truly native?**
A: It uses the OS-provided WebView, so rendering is native but the content is still web-based.

## Sources
- https://github.com/Sjj1024/PakePlus
- https://ppofficial.netlify.app

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