save-as.app

What is this?

This project is a way to generate a link to a website that opens in a standalone window on iPhone or iPad, instead of Safari.

The form on this page will generate a Homescreen Web App (not a WebClip).

On the next screen, hit the share icon, then select "Add to Home Screen" from the share sheet.

How does this work?

Web browsers look for a manifest.json file to determine whether a website can be opened as a Progressive Web App. This website generates a custom manifest.json file, configured to launch as a standalone app that opens in a separate window on iPhone and iPad.

This website is open source. You can view the source code on Github.

Instructions

  1. Now, press Safari's Share button.

  2. Select "Add to Home Screen" from the share sheet menu.