PWA manifest.json visual builder. Metadata for installable web apps.
π manifest.json
π Add to HTML <head>
How to use
- Enter app name, icons, theme color, etc.
- Upload manifest.json to site root (
/manifest.json). - Add
<link rel="manifest" href="/manifest.json">to<head>. - Prepare 192Γ192 and 512Γ512 PNG icons at the same path.
- Chrome / Edge will show "Install app" prompt automatically.
Key features
- All required PWA manifest fields
- 4 display modes (standalone / fullscreen / minimal-ui / browser)
- orientation / scope / start_url handled
- HTML
<head>snippet included - Hits perfect Lighthouse PWA score
Use cases
- Web app β home-screen install β users can add to home
- Lighthouse score β 100 on PWA
- Native app alternative β distribute without app stores
- Offline support β paired with Service Worker
- iOS App Clips β lightweight instant launch
What is a PWA?
Progressive Web App = website that installs and runs like a native app. Requires manifest.json + Service Worker + HTTPS. Twitter Lite, Pinterest, Starbucks all ship as PWAs β distributed without app stores. This tool covers the manifest. Service Worker needs a separate JavaScript file.
FAQ
No "Install app" prompt?
(1) HTTPS required (2) manifest.json + icons + Service Worker all needed (3) Check chrome://flags.
iOS Safari support?
Partial. Need <link rel="apple-touch-icon"> and <meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-capable">.
Where to make icons?
Use favicon generator β it outputs PWA sizes too.
Free?
Yes.