win-desktop-utils

Windows-first desktop utility helpers for Rust apps.

Published on crates.io: https://crates.io/crates/win-desktop-utils
API docs: https://docs.rs/win-desktop-utils

Current features

• open_with_default(path)
• open_url(url)
• reveal_in_explorer(path)
• move_to_recycle_bin(path)
• single_instance(app_id)
• roaming_app_data(app_name)
• local_app_data(app_name)
• ensure_roaming_app_data(app_name)
• ensure_local_app_data(app_name)
• is_elevated()
• restart_as_admin(args)

Status

Published crate. Windows-focused.

Example

fn main() -> Result<(), win_desktop_utils::Error> {
    win_desktop_utils::open_url("https://www.rust-lang.org")?;

    let local = win_desktop_utils::ensure_local_app_data("demo-app")?;
    println!("local app dir: {}", local.display());

    match win_desktop_utils::single_instance("demo-app")? {
        Some(_guard) => println!("first instance"),
        None => println!("already running"),
    }

    Ok(())
}

Notes

• This crate is intended for Windows desktop tools.
• Some functions launch external Windows shell behavior.
• Elevation helpers may trigger UAC prompts.
• move_to_recycle_bin requires an absolute path.