Syntic Desktop FAQ
Quick answers about Syntic Desktop while it is in preview.
Can I download Syntic Desktop? Not yet. There is no public download. The download page lists it as coming soon, and builds will appear there at release.
Which systems will it support? The download page lists macOS, Windows and Linux builds, all marked coming soon.
Does it cost extra? No. It uses your existing Syntic plan. See Use Syntic Desktop with an individual plan.
Can I use it on the Free plan? Chat, yes, within the Free allowance. The Code workspace needs a paid plan.
Do I need an API key? No. The app signs in with your Syntic account through the browser.
Is Syntic Desktop the same as Syntic Code? Syntic Code is the coding agent for your terminal; its public download is also coming soon. Syntic Desktop puts chat and that same agent in one window. See Syntic Code.
Is it the same as Syntic Terminal? No. Syntic Terminal is a separate app: a terminal workspace for running several Syntic Code sessions. It is also coming soon.
Where are my files kept? Your projects and files stay on your computer. See Syntic Desktop security and privacy.
Does closing the window stop my tasks? No. Running tasks keep going. On Windows the app stays in the system tray; reopen it from there.
How do updates work? Updates arrive with the public release. See Download and install Syntic Desktop.
Someone sent me a Syntic Desktop installer. Is it safe? No. We do not send installers by email or chat. Install only from syntic.ai.