Browser Support

Browser Support

Turtle Tracer can be run inside a web browser without installing the native Electron application.

This provides a quick way to test paths without installation.

Platform Features

• Core Browser Support: Most standard features of Turtle Tracer are fully supported across the app in the browser.
• Keybind Support: Keyboard shortcuts and keybinds function in the browser, improving productivity for web users just like the desktop app.

File Storage System

The browser environment handles files and settings differently than the desktop application since it cannot natively write to your operating system’s filesystem directly.

• Virtual File System: File manager behavior is emulated using a browser-compatible virtual file system backed by IndexedDB. It mirrors the desktop file manager workflows but files are stored securely in the browser cache.
• Directory Settings Persistence: Your directory settings (such as AutoPaths directory preferences) are persisted locally via localStorage when running in the browser.

Limitations

Because the application runs in a web browser, keep in mind:

• Paths are saved to your browser cache, not natively as .turt files on your hard drive (though you can export/import them). If you clear your browser data, your un-exported paths may be lost.
• For maximum performance, secure persistent storage, deep Git integration, and offline capabilities, we recommend downloading the native desktop release.