tauri

Design secure Tauri 2.0 IPC command handlers with validated Rust backend input.

3|1|Updated Dec 3, 2025
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Skill: tauri
Source: https://github.com/Probably-Group/Dev-AID/tree/main/.dev-aid/skills/expert/tauri
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Probably-Group/Dev-AID --skill tauri-probably-group

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you build Tauri 2.0 desktop apps safely by preventing common IPC and filesystem vulnerabilities while generating robust Rust backend code patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Secure IPC command design: Validate all untrusted frontend inputs at Tauri command boundaries using typed request structs and validator.
  • Path traversal and filesystem safety: Canonicalize and enforce containment within allowed app directories using dunce, avoiding out-of-scope reads/writes.
  • Injection-resistant command execution: Enforce anti-hallucination rules that prevent frontend-driven shell/command construction (use allowlists and fixed argument execution).
  • Secure capability configuration guidance: Apply least-privilege principles for tauri.conf.json (CSP, scoped plugins, and reduced permissions).
  • Privacy and error handling: Serialize safe error messages (avoid leaking internal details), keep secrets in Rust/OS keychain, and apply fail-secure defaults.

Quick Start

Use the tauri skill to generate Rust #[tauri::command] handlers that validate inputs, canonicalize any filesystem paths, and return safe error messages for a Tauri 2.0 app.

Frequently Asked Questions about tauri

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I prevent path traversal in Tauri IPC filesystem commands?

Prevent path traversal in Tauri IPC by canonicalizing untrusted frontend paths and enforcing strict containment within allowed app directories using the dunce crate. This approach ensures out-of-scope filesystem reads and writes are blocked securely.

How do I validate untrusted frontend input in Tauri Rust backend commands?

Validate untrusted frontend input in Tauri Rust backend commands by defining typed request structs and applying validator-based boundary checks directly at the IPC command layer. This ensures malicious data is rejected before native execution.

What's the best way to configure least-privilege capabilities in tauri.conf.json?

Configure least-privilege capabilities in tauri.conf.json by applying scoped plugins, reducing default permissions, and implementing CSP hardening. This minimizes the attack surface by restricting native API access strictly to required functionality.

How do I stop XSS-to-IPC abuse in Tauri 2.0 desktop apps?

Stop XSS-to-IPC abuse in Tauri 2.0 by enforcing strict input validation at IPC boundaries and applying CSP hardening in tauri.conf.json. Preventing frontend-driven shell construction ensures injected scripts cannot trigger native execution.

Why does my Tauri command handler leak internal error details to the frontend?

Tauri command handlers leak internal details when errors are serialized directly without filtering. Serialize safe, generic error messages and keep secrets in the Rust backend or OS keychain to apply fail-secure defaults and prevent data exposure.

Can I execute dynamic shell commands from Tauri frontend inputs safely?

Executing dynamic shell commands from Tauri frontend inputs is an anti-pattern. Enforce injection-resistant execution by using fixed argument execution and strict allowlists rather than allowing frontend-driven shell or command construction.