By configuring the platform shortcut-manifest settings, you can define how your platform's desktop and mobile shortcuts will appear. The manifest file is a configuration file that dictates how a website or web application will appear and behave in a browser. Typically named manifest.json, this file controls details such as icons, names, and colors shown in the browser’s title bar and enables the app to be displayed like a native app on mobile devices.
Here are some of the basic settings included in the manifest file:
Name: Specifies the full name of the application, usually displayed when the app is installed on the device’s home screen.
Short Name: A shortened version of the name, used where space is limited.
Background Color: Defines the background color used when the app is launched or during loading.
Theme Color: Specifies the color theme used for the browser interface or the top bar of the device. It is expected to match the overall look of the application.
The manifest file is essential for ensuring a smooth and seamless user experience. It is especially important for web applications (PWAs), allowing the app to behave like a native app on mobile devices.
By configuring these basic settings, you can make your website more user-friendly and offer a mobile-friendly experience.
- The shortcut feature can be installed by clicking the icon in the address bar of "Web Browsers."
- To configure this, log in to your admin panel, follow the steps Settings -> Site Information, scroll to the bottom of the Site Information tab, and fill in the necessary details.
- Click Save and Apply Changes to finalize.