[FEATURE] - Progressive Web App (PWA) #52

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opened 2026-02-19 16:41:53 -08:00 by naomi · 0 comments
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  • I have read and agree to the Community Guidelines.
  • I have confirmed that the issue I am opening is unique, and has not already been reported (whether closed or not).
  • I have reviewed the Security Policy and have determined that this is not a security vulnerability.
  • This is not a feature request or bug report that I am mis-filing to avoid the issue template.

Share your thoughts:

Transform the library app into a Progressive Web App (PWA) to enable installation on mobile devices and offline functionality.

Benefits

  • Installable: Users can install the app on their mobile devices and desktop
  • Offline Support: Cache essential data for offline browsing
  • App-like Experience: Full-screen mode, app icon on home screen
  • Push Notifications: (Optional) Notify users of new features or updates

Technical Requirements

  • Create manifest.json with app metadata (name, icons, theme colours, display mode)
  • Implement Service Worker for caching strategies
  • Add offline fallback pages
  • Configure caching for static assets (CSS, JS, images)
  • Add "Add to Home Screen" prompt for mobile users
  • Test on multiple devices (iOS, Android, Desktop)

Considerations

  • Determine which data should be cached for offline use
  • Handle offline form submissions (queue for later sync)
  • Decide on cache invalidation strategy
  • Consider storage limits for cached data

This issue was created with help from Hikari~ 🌸

### Attestations - [x] I have read and agree to the [Code of Conduct](https://docs.nhcarrigan.com/community/coc/) - [x] I have read and agree to the [Community Guidelines](https://docs.nhcarrigan.com/community/guide/). - [x] I have confirmed that the issue I am opening is unique, and has not already been reported (whether closed or not). - [x] I have reviewed the [Security Policy](https://docs.nhcarrigan.com/legal/security/) and have determined that this is not a security vulnerability. - [x] This is not a feature request or bug report that I am mis-filing to avoid the issue template. ### Share your thoughts: Transform the library app into a Progressive Web App (PWA) to enable installation on mobile devices and offline functionality. ## Benefits - **Installable**: Users can install the app on their mobile devices and desktop - **Offline Support**: Cache essential data for offline browsing - **App-like Experience**: Full-screen mode, app icon on home screen - **Push Notifications**: (Optional) Notify users of new features or updates ## Technical Requirements - Create `manifest.json` with app metadata (name, icons, theme colours, display mode) - Implement Service Worker for caching strategies - Add offline fallback pages - Configure caching for static assets (CSS, JS, images) - Add "Add to Home Screen" prompt for mobile users - Test on multiple devices (iOS, Android, Desktop) ## Considerations - Determine which data should be cached for offline use - Handle offline form submissions (queue for later sync) - Decide on cache invalidation strategy - Consider storage limits for cached data ✨ This issue was created with help from Hikari~ 🌸
naomi closed this issue 2026-02-20 01:51:25 -08:00
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Reference: nhcarrigan/library#52