Fixes the desktop app's plugin subsystem, which was never wired into createServer(), breaking Settings > Plugins Browse registry and plugin install. - local-runtime.ts: construct a PluginStore + PluginLoader (mirroring the CLI dashboard command), load enabled plugins, run plugin schema-init hooks, and pass pluginStore/pluginLoader/pluginRunner into createServer() - local-server.ts: apply the same wiring to the legacy desktop local server path for consistency - Both paths fail soft: a broken plugin subsystem (e.g. corrupt manifest) is logged/traced but no longer blocks embedded dashboard startup - Extend local-runtime.test.ts and local-server.test.ts to cover plugin wiring and the fail-soft path - Add changeset (patch) documenting the fix Files changed: .changeset/fn-7623-desktop-plugin-wiring.md | 7 ++ .../desktop/src/__tests__/local-runtime.test.ts | 123 ++++++++++++++++++++- .../desktop/src/__tests__/local-server.test.ts | 69 +++++++++++- packages/desktop/src/local-runtime.ts | 50 ++++++++- packages/desktop/src/local-server.ts | 41 ++++++- 5 files changed, 286 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) Fusion-Task-Id: FN-7623 Fusion-Task-Lineage: c6f291fb-e6aa-4ac1-a3f3-4189fc831c60 Co-authored-by: Fusion (runfusion.ai) <noreply@runfusion.ai>
@fusion/desktop
Electron desktop shell for Fusion.
This package provides a native Electron wrapper around the existing Fusion dashboard web UI. The desktop shell presents native desktop affordances including a system tray and application menu, with an embedded renderer for production deployments.
Running the Desktop Shell
Hot-reload development workflow
Run a single command from the workspace root:
pnpm --filter @fusion/desktop dev
This command now orchestrates the full desktop dev loop:
- Bundles Electron
main.tsandpreload.tstopackages/desktop/dist - Starts the dashboard Vite renderer dev server (
@fusion/dashboard dev:serve) - Waits for renderer readiness
- Launches Electron with
--devand live renderer reload
By default it uses http://localhost:5173. Override with FUSION_DASHBOARD_URL.
Production-style desktop launch (from CLI)
fn desktop
fn desktop builds desktop artifacts, starts an embedded dashboard server plus the local AI engine on an ephemeral port, and launches Electron with embedded renderer assets.
Useful flags:
fn desktop --dev— use dev renderer URL (FUSION_DASHBOARD_URLorhttp://localhost:5173)fn desktop --paused— start with the AI engine paused (automation disabled)
Renderer Architecture
The desktop uses a dual-mode renderer strategy:
Production Mode (default)
- Loads embedded dashboard assets from
dist/client/(bundled at build time) - Uses
window.loadFile()to loaddist/client/index.html - Renderer connects to the embedded API server via IPC (
getServerPort())
Development Mode (--dev or NODE_ENV=development)
- Loads renderer from
FUSION_DASHBOARD_URL(defaults tohttp://localhost:5173) - Uses
window.loadURL()for live reload support - Renderer connects to the dev API server
Renderer Resolution (src/renderer.ts)
isDevelopmentMode() // Checks NODE_ENV or --dev flag
isUrlRenderer() // true in dev mode, false in production
getRendererUrl() // Returns URL or file:// path
getRendererFilePath() // Returns absolute file path for loadFile()
First-run Shell Onboarding (Desktop)
Desktop boots through a shell-owned mode chooser before mounting the dashboard app when the user has not completed mode selection yet.
- First run choice: users choose Local Fusion (bundled runtime) or Remote connection path.
- Mode contract:
desktopModeis"local" | "remote" | nullandhasCompletedModeSelectiondetermines whether the renderer treats startup as first-run. IPC also exposes a renderer-safe{ isFirstRun, desktopMode }shape viashell:getDesktopModeState. - Desktop mode restore: launch mode is stored in
app.getPath("userData")/desktop-launch-mode.jsonas{ "mode": "choose" | "local" | "remote" }and reused on relaunch. - Restore rules:
choosekeeps chooser-first startup behavior,localattempts to start the embedded local runtime on launch, andremoteskips embedded runtime startup. - Failure fallback: if remembered
localrestore fails, the shell stops partial runtime state, falls back tochoose, and persists that fallback to avoid broken relaunch loops. - Remote profiles: multiple saved profiles are supported (
name,serverUrl, optionalauthToken) and can be created/edited/switched/deleted from the dashboard connection manager. - Delete fallback: if the active profile is deleted, desktop shell settings automatically select the first remaining profile; deleting the final profile leaves a valid empty payload (
activeProfileId: null,profiles: []). - Storage boundary: shell connection state is stored only in desktop-local app data at
app.getPath("userData")/shell-connections.jsonand is not written to.fusion/config.jsonor dashboard project storage keys.
Production vs dev bootstrap behavior
- Production (
fn desktop): renderer mountsDesktopShellBootstrap, which resolves shell mode via preload/IPC and either renders the chooser or mounts the dashboard shell. In remote mode, the dashboard shell opens the native connection onboarding/manager flow instead of the local runtime path. - Dev (
pnpm --filter @fusion/desktop dev): same mode bootstrap flow runs; only the renderer source (Vite URL vs bundled file) changes.
IPC Channel Reference
src/ipc.ts registers renderer ↔ main process bridges used by window.electronAPI (desktop renderer transport/window controls) and window.fusionShell (shared shell connection contract for dashboard code).
Renderer → Main (ipcRenderer.invoke)
| Channel | Direction | Parameters | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
window:minimize |
renderer → main | none | Promise<void> |
window:maximize |
renderer → main | none | Promise<boolean> (new maximized state) |
window:close |
renderer → main | none | Promise<void> |
window:isMaximized |
renderer → main | none | Promise<boolean> |
app:getSystemInfo |
renderer → main | none | Promise<{ platform; arch; electronVersion; nodeVersion; appVersion; }> |
app:checkForUpdates |
renderer → main | none | Promise<{ status: "checking" } | { status: "unavailable"; reason: string } | { status: "error"; error: string }> |
app:getServerPort |
renderer → main | none | Promise<number | undefined> (external CLI port when present; otherwise embedded local runtime port when running) |
desktopRuntime:getStatus |
renderer → main | none | Promise<DesktopRuntimeStatus> |
desktopRuntime:startLocal |
renderer → main | none | Promise<DesktopRuntimeStatus> |
desktopRuntime:stopLocal |
renderer → main | none | Promise<DesktopRuntimeStatus> |
desktopLaunchMode:getMode |
renderer → main | none | Promise<"choose" | "local" | "remote"> |
desktopLaunchMode:setMode |
renderer → main | mode: "choose" | "local" | "remote" |
Promise<"choose" | "local" | "remote"> |
tray:updateStatus |
renderer → main | status: "running" | "paused" | "stopped" |
Promise<void> |
native:showExportDialog |
renderer → main | none | Promise<string | null> |
native:showImportDialog |
renderer → main | none | Promise<string | null> |
Main → Renderer Events (ipcRenderer.on)
| Channel | Direction | Payload |
|---|---|---|
deep-link |
main → renderer | DeepLinkResult ({ type, id, raw }) |
update-available |
main → renderer | update info object (includes version) |
update-downloaded |
main → renderer | no payload is currently forwarded by preload |
update-not-available |
main → renderer | update info object (typically includes current version) |
update-error |
main → renderer | { message: string } |
Local Bundled Runtime Lifecycle
Desktop local mode uses an in-process runtime manager (src/local-runtime.ts) that mirrors the CLI desktop server pattern:
- creates
TaskStore, callsinit()andwatch() - creates the dashboard server with
createServer(store) - listens on an ephemeral port (
0, never4040) - reports runtime status as:
source:"embedded-local" | "external-cli" | "none"state:"stopped" | "starting" | "running" | "error"- optional
port,baseUrl, anderror
- keeps shutdown idempotent and exact-once for embedded server close and store close
Runtime source rules
- external-cli: when
FUSION_SERVER_PORTis provided (for example byfn desktop), Electron treats the server as CLI-owned and does not start an embedded server.desktopRuntime:stopLocalis a no-op in this state and never kills the CLI-owned server. - embedded-local: when started inside Electron via runtime IPC or startup env activation.
- none: no active runtime.
Activation rules
- Desktop does not auto-start embedded local runtime by default.
- Embedded local runtime starts at launch only when
FUSION_DESKTOP_MODE=localis set. - Future onboarding/connection flows can start/stop embedded local runtime explicitly over IPC.
Main Process Lifecycle
src/main.ts orchestrates module startup in this order:
loadWindowState()loadDesktopLaunchMode()- Restore launch mode behavior (
localattempts embedded runtime start;remote/chooseskip) createMainWindow(state)buildAppMenu({ mainWindow, appName: "Fusion" })setupTray(mainWindow, tray)registerIpcHandlers(mainWindow, tray)registerDeepLinkProtocol()setupDeepLinkHandler(mainWindow)setupAutoUpdater(mainWindow)startUpdateCheckInterval(mainWindow)(4-hour periodic background checks)mainWindow.maximize()when restored state was maximized
Window state and platform close behavior
- Startup restores width/height from persisted state (fallback:
DEFAULT_WINDOW_STATE). - Restored position (
x,y) is validated againstscreen.getAllDisplays()work areas. If the restored window rectangle has less than64px × 64pxoverlap with every display,x/yare dropped and the OS picks a visible default location while preserving width/height. - After
loadURL/loadFile, the window is explicitlyshow()+focus()onready-to-show, with a 2-second fallback timer that alsoshow()/focus()es ifready-to-shownever fires. - On window close:
- state is saved via
saveWindowState(mainWindow) - on Windows, close proceeds normally so
window-all-closedcan quit the Electron app andbefore-quitcan stop the embedded local Fusion runtime - on macOS and other non-Windows desktop platforms, if app is not quitting, close is prevented and the window hides to tray/dock for later restore
- if app is quitting, close proceeds normally on every platform
- state is saved via
- Renderer
window:closeusesmainWindow.close(), so the custom titlebar close button inherits the same platform policy as the native window close button. - Tray Show/Hide Window remains the explicit way to hide or restore the window on all platforms.
Quit cleanup
before-quitsetsapp.isQuitting = true- Periodic updater interval is disposed
- Tray instance is destroyed (
tray.destroy()) - Embedded local runtime cleanup runs via
localRuntimeManager.stopLocal(); external CLI runtime mode remains a no-op through the runtime manager mainWindowis nulled onclosedfor clean re-creation on macOSactivate
Preload APIs (window.electronAPI and window.fusionShell)
src/preload.ts exposes safe, context-isolated bridges:
window.electronAPI- Window control:
minimize(),maximize(),close(),isMaximized() - App/system:
getSystemInfo(),checkForUpdates(),getServerPort() - Desktop runtime:
getDesktopRuntimeStatus(),startDesktopLocalRuntime(),stopDesktopLocalRuntime() - Desktop launch mode:
getDesktopLaunchMode(),setDesktopLaunchMode(mode) - Native shell management:
openConnectionManager()(invokesshell:openConnectionManager) - Tray:
updateTrayStatus(status) - Native dialogs:
showExportDialog(),showImportDialog() - Event subscriptions (return unsubscribe functions):
onDeepLink(callback)onUpdateAvailable(callback)onUpdateDownloaded(callback)onUpdateNotAvailable(callback)onUpdateError(callback)
- Window control:
window.fusionShellgetState(),listProfiles(),saveProfile(),deleteProfile()setActiveProfile(),setDesktopMode()startQrScan(),openConnectionManager(),subscribe(listener)- Together these cover create/delete/switch operations for shell-owned remote profiles without writing to project/global Fusion settings
window.fusionAPIremains as a backward-compatible alias ofwindow.electronAPI.
All preload typings are declared in src/types.d.ts.
Regression coverage locked by tests
Desktop tests under src/__tests__/ now explicitly lock:
- first-run mode projection and last-used mode restore (
choose/local/remote) - local runtime startup only when local mode is active (and no unexpected startup in remote mode)
- remote mode handoff persistence across relaunch behavior
- preload
fusionShellbridge channel wiring (shell:getState, profile CRUD/switching, mode state, QR, and connection-manager open)
Module Integration Overview
renderer (window.fusionAPI)
│
▼
preload.ts (contextBridge)
│
▼
ipc.ts handlers ───────────► native.ts (dialogs, updater, window state)
│
├────────────────────────► tray.ts (status + tray menu wiring)
│
└────────────────────────► main.ts lifecycle orchestration
├─ menu.ts (application menu)
└─ deep-link.ts (fusion:// protocol + routing)
System Tray
- Left-clicking the tray icon toggles the main window visibility.
- Right-click context menu includes:
- Show/Hide Window (contextual based on visibility)
- Pause/Resume Engine (status toggle placeholder; IPC wiring lands in FN-1076)
- Quit Fusion
- Tray tooltip reflects engine status:
Fusion — RunningFusion — PausedFusion — Stopped
- Tray icon is generated from the Fusion four-dot logo.
Application Menu
The desktop shell installs a native menu with standard shortcuts.
- macOS: App, Edit, View, Window, and Help menus (App menu includes Check for Updates…).
- Windows/Linux: Edit, View, Window, and Help (Help includes Check for Updates…).
- Keyboard shortcuts use Electron
CmdOrCtrlaccelerators for cross-platform behavior. - View menu includes reload, force reload, dev tools toggle, and zoom controls.
Native Integrations
src/native.ts provides desktop-native utilities used by the Electron main process:
- Settings file dialogs
showExportSettingsDialog(parentWindow?)opens a save dialog for JSON exports using a default filename likefusion-settings-YYYY-MM-DD-HHmmss.json.showImportSettingsDialog(parentWindow?)opens a single-file JSON picker.
- Desktop notifications
showDesktopNotification(title, body, options?)wraps ElectronNotificationwith support checks and optional click callback wiring.
- Auto-updater integration
setupAutoUpdater(mainWindow?)is idempotent, binds updater listeners once, and runs the initial check only once.triggerUpdateCheck(mainWindow?)performs on-demand checks (manual menu/IPC trigger) and returnschecking/unavailable/errorstatus.startUpdateCheckInterval(mainWindow, intervalMs?)schedules periodic background checks (default every 4 hours) and returns a disposer for quit cleanup.- Events forwarded to renderer include
update-available,update-downloaded,update-not-available, andupdate-error. - Auto-update feed metadata is published as GitHub Release assets by
.github/workflows/release.yml(latest.yml,latest-mac.yml,latest-linux.yml) and is what updater checks resolve against. - Failures are logged and treated as non-fatal (important for unsigned/local dev builds, which typically surface
update-not-availableor the guarded error path).
- Window state persistence
loadWindowState()readswindow-state.jsonfromapp.getPath("userData").saveWindowState(mainWindow)writes bounds/maximized state atomically (.tmp+ rename).DEFAULT_WINDOW_STATEis the fallback (1280x900, not maximized).
- Desktop launch-mode persistence
loadDesktopLaunchMode()readsdesktop-launch-mode.jsonand returns"choose" | "local" | "remote"(invalid/missing files fall back to"choose").saveDesktopLaunchMode(mode)writes the mode atomically (.tmp+ rename).
Deep Linking
src/deep-link.ts implements fusion:// protocol support.
Supported URL patterns
fusion://task/FN-123→ task deep linkfusion://project/my-app→ project deep linkfusion://task/FN-123/extra→ extra segments are ignoredfusion://project/my%20app→ ID is URL-decoded
Invalid or unsupported URLs (wrong scheme, missing host, unknown host) are ignored.
Single-instance behavior and platform differences
setupDeepLinkHandler(mainWindow)ownsapp.requestSingleInstanceLock().- If no lock is granted, the app quits to avoid duplicate instances.
- macOS: listens to
open-urlevents. - Windows/Linux: listens to
second-instanceargs and extractsfusion://URLs. - Valid parsed deep links are forwarded to the renderer as
mainWindow.webContents.send("deep-link", result).
Cross-Task API Contract (FN-1075 → FN-1076)
FN-1076 depends on these exact exports and names.
src/native.ts
| Export | Type |
|---|---|
showExportSettingsDialog |
(parentWindow?) => Promise<string | null> |
showImportSettingsDialog |
(parentWindow?) => Promise<string | null> |
showDesktopNotification |
(title, body, options?) => void |
setupAutoUpdater |
(mainWindow?) => void |
triggerUpdateCheck |
(mainWindow?) => Promise<{ status: "checking" } | { status: "unavailable"; reason: string } | { status: "error"; error: string }> |
startUpdateCheckInterval |
(mainWindow, intervalMs?) => () => void |
loadWindowState |
() => Promise<WindowState | null> |
saveWindowState |
(mainWindow) => void |
loadDesktopLaunchMode |
() => Promise<"choose" | "local" | "remote"> |
saveDesktopLaunchMode |
(mode) => Promise<void> |
DEFAULT_WINDOW_STATE |
WindowState |
WindowState |
interface |
src/deep-link.ts
| Export | Type |
|---|---|
registerDeepLinkProtocol |
() => void |
parseDeepLink |
(url: string) => DeepLinkResult | null |
handleDeepLink |
(mainWindow, url: string) => void |
setupDeepLinkHandler |
(mainWindow) => void |
DeepLinkResult |
interface |
Tray Icons
Tray icons are generated from packages/dashboard/app/public/logo.svg.
- Script:
pnpm --filter @fusion/desktop generate:icons - Package-local equivalent (from
packages/desktop):pnpm generate:icons - Generated outputs are committed under
src/icons/:tray-16.pngtray-32.pngtray-48.png
Scripts
pnpm --filter @fusion/desktop dev— hot-reload workflow (main/preload bundle + dashboard Vite dev server + Electron)pnpm --filter @fusion/desktop build— production desktop build (dashboard client build + main/preload bundle + asset copy)pnpm --filter @fusion/desktop test— run Vitest suitepnpm --filter @fusion/desktop typecheck— run TypeScript checks without emitting filespnpm --filter @fusion/desktop generate:icons— regenerate tray icon PNG assets from the dashboard logo SVGpnpm --filter @fusion/desktop pack— generate unpacked artifacts via electron-builder (--dir)pnpm --filter @fusion/desktop dist— generate installable desktop artifacts via electron-builderpnpm --filter @fusion/desktop dist:win— generate Windows installable artifacts (--win)pnpm --filter @fusion/desktop dist:mac— generate macOS installable artifacts (--mac)pnpm --filter @fusion/desktop dist:linux— generate Linux installable artifacts (--linux)pnpm dist:desktop:win— workspace alias to build desktop assets then run Windows packaging
Packaging
Desktop packaging is configured in electron-builder.yml.
- Output directory:
packages/desktop/dist-electron - Targets: macOS (
dmg,zip), Windows (nsis,portable), Linux (AppImage,deb,tar.gz) - Windows NSIS installer artifacts:
Fusion-<version>-win-x64.exeandFusion-<version>-win-arm64.exeinpackages/desktop/dist-electron/ - Windows portable artifacts:
Fusion-<version>-win-x64-portable.exeandFusion-<version>-win-arm64-portable.exeinpackages/desktop/dist-electron/ - Silent NSIS installs support a custom destination with
/S /D=<absolute path>; keep/D=...as the final installer argument (for example,Fusion-<version>-win-x64.exe /S /D=C:\\Users\\me\\Tools\\fusion). - The Windows packaging workflow verifies
win*-unpackedcontains Electron root runtime resources (chrome_100_percent.pak,chrome_200_percent.pak, andresources.pak) before uploading artifacts. - Binary GitHub Release workflow (
.github/workflows/release.yml) now attaches desktop artifacts for all supported platforms:- Electron-updater feed files are also published per platform:
latest.yml(Windows),latest-mac.yml(macOS), andlatest-linux.yml(Linux).setupAutoUpdater/triggerUpdateCheckresolve these feeds from the GitHub Release channel. - Windows: x64 + arm64 outputs (NSIS + portable), matching
.exe.sha256sidecars, and.blockmapfiles. - macOS:
Fusion-<version>-mac-arm64.dmg,Fusion-<version>-mac-x64.dmg, matching.zipvariants,.sha256sidecars, and.blockmapfiles. - Linux:
Fusion-<version>-linux-x64.AppImageandFusion-<version>-linux-arm64.AppImagewith matching.sha256sidecars, plus best-effort.deband.tar.gzoutputs per arch (Fusion-<version>-linux-x64.{deb,tar.gz}/Fusion-<version>-linux-arm64.{deb,tar.gz}) and sidecars when available on the runner image. - Android: when Android signing secrets are configured,
fusion-android-release.apk,fusion-android-release.apk.sha256,fusion-android-release.aab, andfusion-android-release.aab.sha256; otherwise the secret-free fallback publishesfusion-android.apkandfusion-android.apk.sha256from the Capacitor/Gradle debug APK build.
- Electron-updater feed files are also published per platform:
- Tag-less release rehearsal workflow (
.github/workflows/test-release.yml) mirrors that artifact collection path without publishing a real GitHub Release. - Linux ARM64 artifacts are cross-built from the
ubuntu-latestx64 runner by passingelectron-builder --linux --x64 --arm64; running/validating arm64 installers still requires an arm64 Linux device or emulator. - Linux desktop artifacts can include detached GPG signature sidecars (
*.AppImage.asc,*.deb.asc,*.tar.gz.asc) when Linux signing secrets are configured in CI; full Linux desktop code-signing rollout remains tracked in FN-5605. - Linux
.deband.tar.gzoutputs are best-effort and may be absent on some runner images without failing the release.
macOS code-signing and notarization
The macOS desktop release path signs and notarizes desktop bundles through electron-builder in CI.
- Required CI secrets:
APPLE_CERTIFICATE_BASE64(base64-encoded.p12Developer ID Application certificate)APPLE_CERTIFICATE_PASSWORDAPPLE_IDAPPLE_TEAM_IDAPPLE_APP_PASSWORD(mapped to electron-builder env varAPPLE_APP_SPECIFIC_PASSWORD)
- Signing uses electron-builder
CSC_LINK/CSC_KEY_PASSWORD. - Notarization uses electron-builder +
xcrun notarytoolwithAPPLE_ID/APPLE_APP_SPECIFIC_PASSWORD/APPLE_TEAM_ID. - With
mac.notarize: true, CI verifies stapled notarization for.dmgand.appoutputs. - If
APPLE_CERTIFICATE_BASE64is empty (for example forked PR contexts), the workflow still publishes unsigned.dmg/.zipvia the unsigned step and passes-c.mac.notarize=false; signed verification is skipped in that path. - Hardened runtime entitlements are pinned in
packages/desktop/build/entitlements.mac.plist. Any entitlement changes require a follow-up task. - Local signing/notarization is opt-in; developers can set the same env vars locally to mirror CI behavior.
Linux signing
Every signed Linux desktop release includes *.asc detached signature sidecars alongside the binary artifacts.
Verification example:
gpg --import KEYS && gpg --verify Fusion-<version>-linux-x64.AppImage.asc Fusion-<version>-linux-x64.AppImage
The public key (KEYS) must be distributed out-of-band. See docs/CODE_SIGNING.md for canonical setup, key publication, and troubleshooting guidance.
- Isolated manual Windows build path:
.github/workflows/desktop-windows.yml(workflow_dispatchonwindows-latest) runselectron-builder --win --x64 --arm64 --publish never. - ARM64 artifacts are cross-built on the
windows-latestx64 runner; execution/validation still requires a Windows ARM64 device or emulator. - Deep link protocol:
fusion:// - Publish provider: GitHub (
gsxdsm/fusion)
Run pnpm --filter @fusion/desktop build before pack/dist to ensure dist/ assets are up to date.
Windows code-signing
The Windows desktop workflow (.github/workflows/desktop-windows.yml) supports conditional Authenticode signing for NSIS + portable EXE outputs.
- Required CI secrets:
WINDOWS_CERTIFICATE_BASE64(base64-encoded.pfx)WINDOWS_CERTIFICATE_PASSWORD
- Signing is handled directly by electron-builder using
CSC_LINKandCSC_KEY_PASSWORD; no separatesigntoolwrapper script is invoked in this workflow. - If signing secrets are not available (for example, forked PR contexts), the workflow still succeeds and uploads unsigned artifacts; the
Verify signed artifactsstep is skipped. - Release-attached Windows
.exeartifacts are currently unsigned in the binary publishing pipeline; code-signing automation for release workflows is tracked by FN-5592. - Signing policy is pinned in
electron-builder.yml(sha256digest +http://timestamp.digicert.com) to matchscripts/sign-windows.ps1used by CLI binaries. - Local signing is opt-in: developers who need signed local Windows builds must set
CSC_LINK/CSC_KEY_PASSWORDin their own environment before invoking electron-builder.
Environment
FUSION_DASHBOARD_URL— override the default dashboard URL in development mode (http://localhost:5173)FUSION_SERVER_PORT— internal: port for embedded API server (set by CLI)FUSION_ELECTRON_BINARY— path to Electron binary (for testing)
Build Pipeline
Development Build (pnpm --filter @fusion/desktop dev)
- Bundle
main.tsandpreload.tswith esbuild - Start dashboard Vite dev server
- Launch Electron with
--devflag
Production Build (pnpm --filter @fusion/desktop build)
- Build dashboard client to
packages/dashboard/dist/client/ - Bundle
main.tsandpreload.tswith esbuild - Copy dashboard client to
packages/desktop/dist/client/
CLI Launch (fn desktop)
- Build desktop artifacts (unless
--dev) - Start the embedded API server and local AI engine on an ephemeral port
- If
--pausedis set, keep the AI engine in an automation-paused state during startup - Launch Electron:
- Production: Uses embedded renderer assets,
getServerPort()for API connection - Development (
--dev): UsesFUSION_DASHBOARD_URLfor live reload
- Production: Uses embedded renderer assets,
Desktop Shell UI Components
src/renderer/components/DesktopWrapper.tsxwraps the dashboard app for Electron-only chrome.src/renderer/components/TitleBar.tsximplements a custom frameless title bar with Fusion branding, drag region behavior, and window controls (minimize/maximize/close).- The title bar styling lives in
src/renderer/components/TitleBar.cssand uses dashboard theme tokens (--surface,--border,--text, etc.).
Desktop Hooks
Reusable renderer hooks in src/renderer/hooks/ expose Electron runtime capabilities:
useElectron()— runtime detection + typedelectronAPIaccessuseAutoUpdate()— update-available subscription + install triggeruseDeepLink()— deep-link subscription andfusion://task/.../fusion://project/...parsing
Renderer Entrypoint
src/renderer/index.htmlmirrors dashboard theme initialization logic with Electron-safe defaults.src/renderer/index.tsxmounts the dashboard app inStrictModeand wraps it inDesktopWrapper.- Unlike the web dashboard entry (
packages/dashboard/app/main.tsx), this renderer entry does not register service workers and is intended for desktop-only bootstrapping.