sootsim desktop
sootsim desktop
Launch the optional desktop companion from the global CLI, or install it when missing. Profiles map to Electron partitions, so cookies and app storage stay isolated per profile.
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Options
| flag | description |
|---|---|
--port <number> | open a local app server through the sootsim shell, for example Metro on 8081 |
--profile <id> | launch with an isolated persistent storage profile |
--ephemeral | launch with a temporary isolated storage profile |
--driver <id> | override the launch driver (electron|chromium|playwright|system) |
-y, --yes | for install: skip confirmation and install immediately |
--force | for install: reinstall even if the companion is present |
Examples
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Desktop Companion Role
The desktop companion is the persistent local host option. It is the right fit when you want:
- a tray or login-item style workflow
- a window that stays inspectable over the same bridge host
- an installed local companion that
sootsim opencan prefer automatically
The CLI command here is intentionally thin. Its job is to find or install the companion and launch it with the right URL.