"The Web Install API aims to fix the issue of inconsistent and proprietary mechanisms for acquiring applications by creating an open, ergonomic, standardized, and cross-platform supported way of acquiring applications."
"The new navigator.install() method returns a promise that resolves with a manifest_id when the app installation is completed, or errors when the user rejected the app installation or no manifest could be found."
"Diego Gonzalez signaled cross-vendor interest in evolving the proposal on the standard path, with Firefox, Safari, and Chromium agreeing to work on 'current document' installation."
The Web Install API is now in Origin Trial in Microsoft Edge and Chrome, enabling developers to programmatically prompt PWA installations. This API addresses the lack of a standardized method for users to acquire applications, which often involves inconsistent and hidden mechanisms. It introduces a navigator.install() method that resolves with a manifest_id upon successful installation or errors if rejected. The API aims to enhance the distribution of PWAs through direct installation links and has garnered cross-vendor interest for further development.
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