Cross-Platform Azure Service Bus Explorer

Bussin provides a fast management interface that runs natively across macOS, Linux, and Windows. By running directly in your web browser, it eliminates operating system dependencies and installation requirements.

Running Service Bus Explorer on macOS and Linux

Developers on macOS and Linux often face friction when working with standard desktop tools:

Wine and Mono Emulation: The classic Windows-based Service Bus Explorer requires Wine configurations or Mono runtimes on macOS and Linux, which can lead to slow startup times and UI rendering glitches.
Resource Overhead: Booting up virtual machines or containers just to peek at a queue or debug a dead-letter message is slow and resource-heavy.
Installation Permissions: Corporate security policies often restrict downloading or running native desktop executables.

Progressive Web App (PWA) Support

Bussin runs in standard browsers (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or Edge). You can also install it as a Progressive Web App (PWA) to run it as a standalone application:

Dedicated Window: Runs in its own app window, free of standard browser address bars or navigation tabs.
OS Integration: Places the Bussin launcher icon directly in your macOS Dock or Linux application menu.
No Local Dependencies: Launches instantly without requiring native framework updates or runtimes.

Installing as a Desktop App

In Chrome or Edge, navigate to app.bussin.dev and look for the install icon in the address bar. Click it, confirm, and Bussin appears in your Applications folder (macOS) or app menu (Linux). That's it—no package manager, no terminal commands.

Chrome browser showing the Install app dialog for Bussin with Install and Cancel buttons — Chrome's install prompt for Bussin—one click to add it to your dock or app menu.

Bussin workspace displaying message peeks, headers, JSON body payload, and connection settings — A clean browser UI that operates with protocol fidelity across macOS, Linux, and Windows. (Click to zoom)

Browser Compatibility

Bussin uses WebAssembly and WebSockets, which are supported by all modern browsers:

Chrome / Chromium: Full support. Recommended for PWA install and best WebAssembly performance.
Firefox: Full support. All messaging features work in a standard tab. Does not support PWA install natively.
Safari: Full support on macOS. WebSockets and WebAssembly both work. PWA support available via Add to Dock.
Edge: Full support. Same Chromium engine as Chrome, with PWA install support.

Works on Mobile

Bussin has a responsive interface that works on phones and tablets. Sign in with Entra ID, peek messages, check dead-letter reasons, or resubmit failed messages—all from a mobile browser. No app install needed, just open the URL.

This is especially practical for quick checks when you're away from your workstation. Log in, inspect the queue, and close the tab.