# Desktop Live Bridge Plan

Date: 2026-03-27
Owner: Senior Frontend Engineer
Related issues: HAC-9, HAC-11

## Goal

Move the visible desktop shell from pure mock interaction to partial real integration by consuming the existing Tauri connection-test and command-execution commands without changing backend scope.

## Scope Delivered

1. Wire the connection test action to `test_redis_connection` in Tauri desktop mode.
2. Wire the command tray to `execute_redis_command` in Tauri desktop mode.
3. Keep browser-only `npm run desktop:dev` explicit about demo fallback so PM, CTO, and QA do not mistake it for live Redis behavior.
4. Update shared docs so run paths and acceptance language distinguish shell review from desktop integration review.

## Constraints

- Do not add or alter Rust command contracts.
- Do not present browser-shell fallback as live Redis evidence.
- Keep key browsing, editing, and destructive actions inside current shell scope until backend feature contracts are ready.

## Exit Criteria

- `npm run desktop:build` succeeds after the bridge work.
- The UI labels command history as live or demo.
- Tauri desktop mode can attempt a real connection test and command execution through existing commands.