Why use Tauri instead of Electron?

Tauri uses your system's native webview instead of bundling Chromium. This results in ~80MB RAM usage vs 350MB+ for Electron apps, and a download size of ~8MB vs ~120MB.

Which Jira instances are supported?

Jira Desktop Unofficial works with Jira Cloud (*.atlassian.net), Jira Server (self-hosted), and Jira Data Center.

Is it free and open source?

Yes. Jira Desktop Unofficial is completely free and open source under the MIT license.

Jira Desktop Unofficial — Lightweight Jira Desktop App Built with Tauri (JDU)

Sprint 14 — Active

To Do

FEAT-42

Add dark mode toggle to settings panel

BUG-18

Fix sidebar collapse on resize

In Progress

FEAT-38

Implement keyboard shortcuts

Done

FEAT-31

URL memory & auto-restore

FEAT-29

Native OS window integration

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

Dedicated Window

Jira lives in its own window, completely separate from your browser tabs. Stay focused on the work, not the noise.

Ultra-Lightweight

Built with Tauri and Rust. Uses your OS's native webview — no bundled Chromium, no RAM bloat. Starts in under 2 seconds.

Privacy-First

Zero tracking. Zero telemetry. Zero data collection. Your Jira activity stays between you and your team.

Universal Jira Support

Works with any Jira instance — Cloud, Server, or Data Center. Enter your URL and you're ready.

Smart Memory

Remembers your Jira URL and window preferences across sessions. Open the app, get straight to work.

Native Feel

Integrates with your OS seamlessly. Respects system themes and behaves like any other native desktop application.

The numbers speak
for themselves.

Metric	Jira Desktop Unofficial	Typical Electron App	Browser Tab
Memory Usage	~80 MB	~350 MB	~150 MB
Startup Time	<2 seconds	5–8 seconds	Instant
Download Size	~8 MB	~120 MB	N/A
Background CPU	Minimal	Moderate	High

Up and running
in 60 seconds.

Windows

Download the .msi or .exe installer from the releases page.

              # 1. Download from GitHub Releases

              # 2. Run the installer

              jira-desktop-unofficial_x64.msi

macOS

Download the .dmg file and drag to Applications.

              # 1. Download the .dmg

              # 2. Drag to /Applications

              open /Applications/JiraDesktop.app

Linux

Available as .AppImage, .deb, or .rpm

              # 1. Download from GitHub Releases

              # 2. Run the installer

              jira-desktop-unofficial_x64

Build from source

Requires Rust, Node.js, and Tauri prerequisites.

              git clone https://github.com/cas8398/
  jira-desktop-unofficial

              cd jira-desktop-unofficial

              pnpm install && pnpm tauri build

Common questions.

Why Tauri instead of Electron?

Electron bundles an entire Chromium browser engine into every app — often 100MB+ and 300–500MB of RAM just to render a webpage. Tauri uses the OS's built-in webview (WebView2 on Windows, WebKit on macOS/Linux), resulting in ~8MB downloads and ~80MB RAM usage. The backend is written in Rust, which is memory-safe and blazing fast.

Which Jira instances does it support?

Any Jira instance that runs in a browser will work — Jira Cloud (*.atlassian.net), Jira Server (self-hosted), and Jira Data Center. On first launch, simply enter your instance URL and the app will remember it.

Is this an official Atlassian product?

No. This is an unofficial, community-built project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Atlassian. "Jira" is a trademark of Atlassian Corporation. This tool is simply a desktop wrapper around the official Jira web interface.

Is my Jira login data safe?

Yes. The app is a thin wrapper — your credentials are handled directly by Jira's own login system, exactly as in a browser. The app collects no data, sends no telemetry, and has no backend servers. You can audit the full source code on GitHub.

Can I use multiple Jira accounts?

Multi-account support is on the roadmap. Currently the app remembers one Jira URL. You can always switch by updating the URL in settings.

How do I report a bug or request a feature?

Open an issue on the GitHub Issues page. Include your OS, app version, and a description of the problem. Feature requests are welcome in GitHub Discussions.

Jira, without
the browser tax.

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

The numbers speak
for themselves.

Up and running
in 60 seconds.

Common questions.

Ready to take back
your focus?

Everything you need.Nothing you don't.

The numbers speakfor themselves.

Up and runningin 60 seconds.

Common questions.

Ready to take backyour focus?

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

The numbers speak
for themselves.

Up and running
in 60 seconds.

Ready to take back
your focus?