Web App Manifest

What is a Web App Manifest?

A manifest file is a JSON document that contains essential information about a web application. It enables installability, defines icons, start URLs, and other meta-information crucial for PWAs.


{
  "name": "Web App",
  "short_name": "WebApp",
  "start_url": "/",
  "display": "standalone",
  "background_color": "#ffffff",
  "theme_color": "#000000",
  "icons": [
    {
      "src": "icon-192.png",
      "sizes": "192x192",
      "type": "image/png"
    },
    {
      "src": "icon-512.png",
      "sizes": "512x512",
      "type": "image/png"
    }
  ]
}

Key Concepts

Installable Experience: Allows users to "install" web apps on Android home screen
PWA Compatibility: Required for Progressive Web Apps to function properly
App Shell: Defines the base UI of your application