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Public client · Windows 11 beta 0.1.9
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Windows 11 beta9 adds bounded MCP file transfer and a vertically resizable Jobs workspace. Windows 10 beta8 and the proven Linux beta5 client remain available separately.
Browser warning instructionsWindows 11 · Beta9
Windows 11 beta 0.1.9
Adds source-bound MCP file reads and uploads: 100,000-character text reads, 1 MiB inline Base64, and resumable 50 MiB handle transfers. The Jobs and Activity panes can now be resized vertically. Focused transfer, dispatcher, interface, packaging, frozen self-test, signature, and live-route gates passed.
Signed and timestamped beta installer
SHA-256: 23EF555CE964DC3E09C4BC2EF3800B3807FF738F133DAFDF67A9C17C56E6A331
The signature uses the self-signed Answered by Steve Internal Checkpoint certificate, not a public CA. Windows may still show a trust or uncommon-download warning.
Windows 10 · Beta8
Windows 10 beta 0.1.8
Ports the verified lane display and Activity separation fixes while retaining support for Windows 10 build 19041 or newer. The signed candidate passed all 161 source tests, frozen self-test, exact hash verification, and a fresh Microsoft Defender scan.
Signed and timestamped beta installer
SHA-256: 4A55724A3A9DB380C9A26E1C1CDAD43D1D733232A0370DA9DF54BAC2D2FEBB84
The signature uses the self-signed Answered by Steve Internal Checkpoint certificate, not a public CA. Windows may still show a trust or uncommon-download warning.
Linux · Beta5
Linux Client 0.1.5-beta.3
Validated live on LINUX-DEV with the native GUI, visible and copied MCP Tunnel URL, full source suite, isolated install and rollback, repaired public status tools, and public-route receipts. The updater preserves sign-in, computer binding, configuration, logs, and the previous client for rollback.
Signed and versioned
Bundle SHA-256: 6560bc0a1750a835b5967038283c67a1f71d87053ca1099a819fa57b419774e3
GPG fingerprint: 2501D0A4E89FEAC07E23977248D279ACC450D022
This maintenance update uses the established Linux release key.
Older clients
Previous Windows dispatchers and apps
Use these only for troubleshooting or rollback.
Refreshing your assistant
Updating the client does not require removing your account or installed app. Reconnect your AI assistant if needed to refresh its available tools; your account continues to list every device.
Setup flow
Install, sign in, and connect.
- 01Download from this site
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- 02Run the matching installer
Choose the installer for this computer. Linux users should extract the tarball and run the numbered setup files in order.
- 03Sign in
The app stays read-only and disconnected until you complete the browser sign-in.
- 04Bind this computer
Use the Computers panel to bind only the computer you are currently using.
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