Install & first task

// from download to your first working agent

1. Download and install

Nothing to download yet. There are no published builds, signed installers or update feed, so downloads are not available yet. This page will say where to get the installer once a release ships.

When a release ships

bdibranding will install on Windows or macOS:

Not sure which Mac you have? Apple menu → About This Mac. "Apple M…" means Apple Silicon; "Intel" means Intel. The wrong one won't run.

Windows first run

Once a release ships: open the installer and follow its steps. If SmartScreen shows "Windows protected your PC", Open More info, verify the publisher matches the release notes, and proceed only then.

macOS first run

Once a release ships:

1. Open the .dmg and drag bdibranding into Applications.
2. Open bdibranding from Applications.

If Gatekeeper reports an unknown developer, missing notarization, or a damaged app, stop and report the release tag and asset name. Do not clear quarantine for a purported public release.

2. Connect a provider

First launch has two setup steps: choose your agent’s identity, then connect its model. Use a supported provider sign-in, an API key, or a local model. The models and providers reference explains each option.

Select a model before continuing. Your provider or local model must be available for the agent to answer.

3. Send your first task

Your first crew member is the Overseer. Talk to it in COMMS, the station’s chat window.

1. Finish the introduction and open your agent’s COMMS conversation.
2. Send a small request, such as “Give me a three-item checklist for planning my week.”
3. Wait for the completed response. If the provider returns an error, check your model connection before trying a larger task.

That is enough to start using bdibranding. When you want work to pass through several agents, follow Build your first workflow. To give your crew more tools, see Set up your crew.

4. Updates

This build has no update feed, so there is nothing to update from yet. The desktop app’s Update Center will say so rather than check anything. Once a release ships, the Update Center is where you will check for and install updates; if an update cannot complete, follow the troubleshooting guide and note the version and error shown.

For speech setup and fallbacks, see Agents, teams & voice.