Web Install API

[diekus]

Introduction

The Web Install API allows a web site to install a web app (same or cross domain). This functionality allows the creation of web based catalogues that can install PWAs directly from the web and into multiple platforms.

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[arnav-kr]

For initial phase or maybe later too, the UA prompt could either be a series of 2 prompts, giving users appropriate info on what would happen by giving permission, this could be either shown for only first time, or everytime by default with a Don't Show on Next Installs checkbox for users to disable it. Or it can provide more related info on single prompt itself. but probably two prompts would be more reliable.

Current one:

Updated:

prompt 1:

myapp.com wants to install apps on your device
Deny	Allow

prompt 2:

By allowing install permission, myapp.com will be able to install app in your device. It would require your further concent to install specific apps later. [Other Info]... Short Explainer Point 1 Short Explainer Point 2 ... [x] Don't show on Next Installs
Cancel	Ok

(text in prompt might not be professional, just for concept)*

This might be a bit useful in preventing spam and improving awareness from the user side.

[userquin]

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