tauri-apps/tauri

Upgrade `tauri-runtime` to `gtk4-rs`

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#12,562 opened on Jan 30, 2025

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Description

We need to upgrade from gtk to gtk4-rs to migrate a unsoundness issue found in glib < 0.2. Please claim this issue if you want to support or work on this and keep in mind this is a prioritized issue and we try to migrate as soon as possible. If the issue is already assigned to someone you can either reach out with comments or questions reach out for collaboration to the assigned person.

This transition includes:

  • Upgrading gtk to gtk4-rs and handling all errors caused by the dependency change
  • Handle all changes in a backwards compatible way if possible
    • Raise awareness to the working group if breaking changes are required
  • Document migration errors that may be issues in the future or which were complicated to handle
  • Reach out to the working group (alternatively @tweidinger first) if blockers or upstream issues are hit

Contributor guide

Research direction
Study the current gtk usage in tauri runtime, then learn gtk4 rs API and migration patterns. Implement the upgrade step by step as listed in the issue.
Tech stack
rust
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Refactor
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
5
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
RustGTKgtk4 rs
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20