Tauri is a framework for building lightweight, high-performance desktop applications across major platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. It allows developers to use any front-end framework that compiles to HTML, JS, and CSS, while the backend is powered by a Rust binary. Key features include a built-in app bundler for various formats, a self-updater, system tray icons, native notifications, and a GitHub action for CI. Tauri leverages system webviews for rendering, ensuring efficiency and compatibility. It supports streamlined development with tools like a VS Code extension and detailed documentation. Tauri is open-source, licensed under MIT or Apache 2.0, and fosters a sustainable, community-driven ecosystem.