TST-PAK: Offline-First Shop Management
A 12 MB desktop app that runs fast even on older Windows PCs.
The challenge
Many shops in Pakistan have unreliable internet but still need proper books. Cloud-only software breaks under those conditions.
What we built
A native desktop app on Tauri 2 and Rust: around 12 MB, fast on older hardware, with optional cloud backup when a connection is available.
- Sales, purchases and returns
- Customer credit and ledgers
- Barcode scanning and thermal printing
- Stock alerts and expiry tracking
- End-of-day cash summary
Stack: Tauri 2, Rust, React, TypeScript, SQLite · Delivered: May 2025