Web apps provide a convenient means to access your frequently used websites and services without the hassle of launching a full web browser. Thanks to the seamless integration of macOS Sonoma and Safari, creating web apps has never been simpler.

If you’re anything like me, you constantly have too many tabs open, cluttering your web browser. While some browsers like Opera and Safari have introduced impressive tab management features, it's still easy for tabs to accumulate and get lost in a sea of other tabs. This is what makes web apps great. Web apps empower you to transition from a web maximalist to a web minimalist in no time, keeping your virtual workspace neat and tidy and helping your productivity.

In this article, we’ll explore what a web app is and how you can create one in just a few short steps.

What exactly is a web app? 🧐

A web app is essentially a website presented in a streamlined, minimalist web browser environment. The web app user interface typically omits elements like toolbars and buttons, providing a clean, focused experience that makes the site feel like a standalone application. In essence, it's a window that renders a website.

One added benefit, in addition to the clean and uncluttered appearance, is that you can launch these web apps directly from your macOS dock or the Launch Pad. Instead of opening Safari and navigating to the website manually, you simply click the app's icon in the dock to access the web app instantly.

This approach enhances efficiency, and now, with the advent of macOS Sonoma, you can easily create web apps with Safari alone. Let me guide you through the process.

How to create a web app with Safari 💪

Here are the steps to create a web app using Safari:

Note 📝: To get started, you'll need to have macOS Sonoma installed on your MacBook or iMac. If you haven't updated your device to Sonoma yet, this is a perfect time to do so.

Now, as promised, here is our step-by-step guide:

Open Safari: Keep in mind that this feature is exclusive to the Safari browser.
Navigate to the website: Choose the website you want to turn into a web app. For this example, let's create a web app for Syft Analytics.
Create your web app: With the website open in Safari, click on the "File" option in the menu bar and select "Add to Dock.
Name your web app: In the ensuing pop-up window, you'll notice that Safari auto-populates the name and URL fields, often with a lengthy description of the website. To make it more manageable, change the name to something concise, like "Syft," and click "Add."
Open your web app: Once added, you'll find an icon for your web app in the Dock. Simply click on it to open the web app, and you can enjoy the site as if it were a dedicated application rather than just another web browser tab.

This method is a fantastic way to enhance your web browsing experience, especially if you're seeking to declutter your browser or streamline access to your favorite websites and services.

Pro tip 💡: Adding Syft to your Dock means that you can access key Dashboards and insights in no time, without having to flick through a hundred different tabs.

Unlock digital minimalism ✨

Thanks to macOS Sonoma and Safari, creating web apps has never been more accessible. What are you waiting for? Digital minimalism is up for the taking with easy web app creation. Give it a try today!