Introduction

yappy is a Linux-only native desktop shell written in Zig. It targets Electron / Tauri / Deno Desktop class apps without an embedded browser: UI is Qt and GTK, and app logic runs on scripty (JS runtime + project manager).

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What yappy is for

• Native Linux UI — first-class Qt and GTK backends (v0.1.0 bar: both)
• scripty for logic — one JS/TS runtime and PM embedded in the host; no Node main process
• Capability-scoped host — FS and related APIs default deny; grants are explicit
• Backend-agnostic app API — apps target a unified widget surface where possible

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How it fits the suite

yappy is permanently Linux-only and always native UI — no webview, no Chromium, no HTML-as-shell.

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Status

yappy is in early access / coming soon. Install paths, CLI reference, and the native API matrix will land here as the binary stabilizes. Until then:

• Product site: yappy.pm.solved.gg
• Suite hub: pm.solved.gg
• Org overview: solved.gg/projects
• Contact: intake@solved.gg

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What to expect next in these docs

1. Install and doctor (GTK / Qt system deps)
2. Hello window on GTK and Qt
3. scripty embed and app project layout
4. Native API and backend parity reference
5. Packaging and capabilities

Questions or early access: intake@solved.gg.