From 4c1b35058381292a5b4ccf752f0c40a75d822210 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sebastian Palencsar Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:32:20 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Clarify backend choice and chromium update usage in README --- README.md | 11 +++++++++++ 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1e4920c..63acf94 100755 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -221,6 +221,11 @@ Deskify supports two backend modes: If a site does not work in the default `tauri` backend, try `--backend chromium`. +Quick decision rule: + +- Start with the default `tauri` backend for small wrappers and native Linux integration. +- If the site fails to load, behaves incorrectly, or needs a newer browser engine, rebuild/update with `--backend chromium`. + #### Advanced Build Options ```bash deskify build \ @@ -337,6 +342,12 @@ deskify update chat --url "https://chat.com" --dry-run deskify update chat --url "https://chat.com" --print-config ``` +Switch an existing app to Chromium compatibility mode while keeping the same internal ID: + +```bash +deskify update chat --url "https://chat.com" --name "Chat" --backend chromium +``` + ### Diagnostics (`doctor`) Check local prerequisites and common environment issues (Rust/Cargo, `cargo tauri`, `pkg-config`, directories):