What Your AI Can Do
Once configured, your AI assistant has 17 powerful tools plus slash commands to help you build, test, and debug your Tauri application. Just ask in natural language!
Setup & Configuration
Use these tools when you need to install or update the MCP Bridge plugin in a Tauri project.
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
tauri_get_setup_instructions | Returns guided setup/update instructions for the MCP Bridge plugin (and reminds the AI to ask permission before editing files) |
Slash Commands
For guided, multi-step workflows, use slash commands (prompts):
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
/setup | Set up the MCP bridge plugin in your Tauri project |
/fix-webview-errors | Find and fix JavaScript errors in your webview |
These commands guide your AI through a complete workflow, using multiple tools automatically.
Mobile Development
Work with Android and iOS without switching tools.
Device Management
- See what emulators and simulators you have
- Check device status and availability
Example
"Show me my Android emulators" or "List available iOS simulators"
View mobile development capabilities →
UI Testing & Automation
Your AI can interact with your app's interface just like a user would.
Visual Testing
- Click buttons, fill forms, navigate menus
- Test swipe gestures and touch interactions
- Verify UI elements exist and work correctly
- Check visual appearance with screenshots
Debugging
- See console logs and errors
- Inspect element styles and properties
- Run JavaScript in your app's context
- Monitor what's happening in real-time
Example
"Click the submit button and tell me if it worked" or "Take a screenshot of the login page"
View all UI automation capabilities →View all interaction capabilities →
Advanced Debugging
Deep insights into your app's internal communication.
IPC Monitoring
- Watch messages between frontend and backend
- Debug communication issues
- Understand event flow
- Access backend state and window information
Example
"Show me what IPC calls happen when I click login"
View all debugging capabilities →
Common Use Cases
Development Workflow
"Build and run my app" Your AI can start dev servers, rebuild your app, and restart when things go wrong.
"What's in my config?" Quickly check settings without opening files.
"Update my app icon path" Make configuration changes through conversation.
Debugging
"Why is this button not working?" Your AI can click it, check the console, and report what happened.
"Show me the error logs" Access all logs without leaving your chat.
"What CSS is applied to this element?" Inspect styles and understand layout issues.
Testing
"Test the login flow" Walk through user interactions automatically.
"Does the app work on mobile?" Launch emulators and test mobile-specific features.
"Take screenshots of all pages" Generate visual documentation or regression testing baselines.
Monitoring
"What IPC calls happen during startup?" Understand your app's communication patterns.
"Is the backend responding correctly?" Monitor state and debug backend issues.
How It Works
Behind the scenes, the MCP server connects your AI assistant to your Tauri app through:
- Native IPC (WebSocket) - For UI automation and visual testing
- MCP Bridge Plugin - For direct access to IPC and backend state
You don't need to understand this to use it - just talk to your AI naturally!
Next Steps
- Browse the detailed tool reference if you want to know exactly what's available
- Check out the Getting Started Guide for setup instructions
- Just start asking your AI for help with your Tauri app!