A minimal set of files required to make PWAs installable on Android and iOS has been shared on Hacker News. This configuration includes the minimum manifest.json and Service Worker necessary to trigger the installation flow in Chrome. [Hacker News]
Minimum File Configuration for PWA Installation on Android and iOS Released
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Furthermore, an implementation example using a single HTML file is provided, which dynamically generates the manifest.json via JavaScript to enable installation without a Service Worker. [Hacker News]
Sources: Minimal files and config for a PWA (HN 143pt, 23 comments) (HN Search (backfill), 2025-10-01)