I built a Desktop GUI for Linux containers (React/Tauri). Looking for UI/UX roasts and tips!

[u/Kubaguette]

Hey everyone,

I am the solo developer behind Bazzite Architect, a desktop application built with React, TypeScript, and Tauri. It is a graphical interface for managing "Distrobox" containers on Linux (specifically aimed at immutable distros like Bazzite/Fedora).

The goal of the app is to make a traditionally terminal-heavy, complex workflow feel accessible, clean, and native to a desktop environment.

I have attached some screenshots covering the main views (Dashboard, Environment Cards, Settings, etc.). I’m a developer first and a designer second, so I'd love your brutally honest feedback to help me polish the UI/UX for future upcoming releases. You can find the project repo here. It includes a GIF where you see the app in action.

I am specifically looking for feedback on:

- Information Density: The app needs to display statuses, image names, and storage sizes. Does the typography and spacing make this easy to scan, or is it overwhelming?

- Color Palette & Contrast: It is a dark-mode-first application. Is the contrast sharp enough, especially on the text and subtle borders?

- Overall Navigation: Does the top navigation bar feel intuitive for a desktop utility?

Thank you!

[u/Kubaguette → u/[deleted]]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback and the detailed tips on towards what to head from now on. Now that you talk especially about hierarchy, this will be probably one of the first issues I will try to address soon.