sootsim electron
launch the desktop companion
sootsim electron
Launch the installed desktop companion directly, optionally opening a local Metro/dev-server port through the same shell URL resolver as sootsim open. 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) |
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 the installed companion and launch it with the right URL.