The Problem
As developers, we've all been there: multiple terminal windows open, constantly checking if dependencies are up-to-date, and switching between different project directories. I found myself repeatedly typing the same commands across various React, Angular, and Next.js projects.
What started as a minor inconvenience became a genuine productivity drain as my project count increased.
My Solution: Locally
I built Locally to solve this problem—a lightweight desktop application that provides a unified interface for managing local development projects.
Key Features
📂 Unified Project Dashboard — All your projects in one place, regardless of framework
🔄 Visual Dependency Management — See outdated packages and update them with a click
📦 Package Installation UI — No more memorizing npm/yarn commands
🛠️ Multi-Framework Support — Works with React, Angular, Next.js, and Vue
⚡ Resource-Efficient — Built with Rust and Tauri for minimal system impact
The Tech Stack
I chose Rust for the backend because of its performance and reliability. For the desktop application, I'm using Tauri, which offers a much smaller footprint than Electron while still allowing me to build with web technologies. The UI is built with ShadCN for a clean, professional look.
Backend: Rust
App Framework: Tauri
UI: ShadCN
Current Status
Locally is still under development, but I wanted to share it with the community early to get feedback.
I'd Love Your Feedback
This is my first public project, and I'm eager to hear what other developers think:
Would you use a tool like this?
What features would make this indispensable for your workflow?
Any suggestions for improvements or additional functionality?
Check out the repo at github.com/Jihedbz/locally and star it for more updates in the future.
What's Next
I'm working on adding:
Better project detection
Command execution from the UI
Git integration
Performance metrics
I'll be updating the project regularly and would love to have you follow along on this journey.
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