security-permissions

Configuring Tauri capabilities requires explicitly declaring per-window permissions for core, webview, and I/O operations to prevent privilege creep. You must enforce CSP policies and safe defaults for plugin and command boundaries.

Restricting file system access requires applying scope-controlled file access configurations within your Tauri capabilities. This ensures safe file opening operations by limiting the directories and paths your application can interact with.

Setting up CSP in Tauri involves integrating Content Security Policy enforcement directly within your application's capabilities configuration. This approach prevents data leakage and controls web interactions through safe default boundaries.

Sandboxed plugin execution in Tauri works by applying explicit permission configurations that isolate plugin boundaries. This restricts unsafe API usage and ensures plugins operate within controlled, scope-limited environments.

Yes, Tauri capabilities configuration is required for controlled external URL access. Explicit permission declarations prevent unauthorized web interactions and ensure secure boundaries for webview operations.

Privilege creep occurs in Tauri apps when capabilities lack explicit per-window permission declarations. Without scope-limited file access and enforced CSP policies, applications risk data leakage and unsafe API usage.