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Native Desktop Apps (Tauri v2) & PWA Installation

Firewire Analytics is available as a web platform and as native standalone desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as a Progressive Web App (PWA) for mobile devices.

Section: Guides · Installation & Apps · Version 1.75.6
Summary (TL;DR):

Native desktop applications are powered by Tauri v2: the installer package is ~5 MB (20x lighter than typical Electron apps), utilizes minimal RAM, and launches instantly in a dedicated standalone window. On smartphones and desktop browsers, one-click PWA installation enables full-screen mode and offline caching.

1. Key Benefits of Using the App

  • Dedicated Workspace: Runs in an isolated window without address bars, tabs, or distracting browser elements.
  • Instant Launch: Single-click launch from the Windows Taskbar, macOS Dock, or smartphone home screen.
  • Extreme Efficiency: Native WebViews (WebView2, WebKit) keep the app footprint under ~5 MB and reduce memory usage.
  • Persistent Sessions: Custom BentoGrid layouts, active portfolios, and filters stay saved across sessions.
  • 60/120 FPS Hardware Acceleration: Fluid animations for the AI Copilot and analytics charts (XIRR, TWR).

Screenshot: Firewire Analytics desktop application window without browser chrome

2. Desktop Installation (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Binaries are compiled automatically via GitHub Actions CI/CD and published to GitHub Releases:

Platform Architecture Format Installation
Windows 10 / 11 x64, ARM64 .exe (NSIS), .msi Run the installer and follow the wizard. Uses built-in Microsoft WebView2.
macOS Apple Silicon (M1–M4), Intel x64 .dmg Open disk image and drag Firewire into Applications. Full Retina display support.
Linux x64 .AppImage, .deb Make .AppImage executable (chmod +x) or install .deb via package manager.

Screenshot: GitHub Releases page with downloadable assets for Windows, macOS, and Linux

3. Browser PWA Installation

In Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Edge, Opera):

  • Click "Install" in the bottom-right toast prompt.
  • Confirm the installation prompt in the browser toolbar.
  • Alternatively, click the install monitor icon directly on the right side of the address bar.

4. iOS / iPadOS Installation (Safari)

  1. Open https://fire-wire.ru in Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap the Share button (box with an upward arrow) in the toolbar.
  3. Scroll down and select "Add to Home Screen".
  4. Confirm the name and tap "Add".

5. App Status in Settings

Go to Settings → Appearance to see the current installation status widget and trigger installation at any time.