Island Desktop
Install it once, then task as usual. Short answers are below.
Start here
Install Island Desktop
Do this before you task. It is a one-time setup, with a screenshot for every step.
What you need
- A Mac or Windows computer.
- About 2 GB of free disk space.
- The Island welcome email, sent to the email on your HAI profile.
The install at a glance
- 1Install opencode
- 2Open the Island welcome email
- 3Run the installer
- 4Install for all users
- 5Approve the macOS prompts
- 6Sign in and connect
Your own words are the work
You bring the thinking and the writing. Island Desktop helps make sure that is what the project sees.
What is Island Desktop?
Island Desktop is the software Handshake manages for Boson. You install it on your Mac or Windows computer, and it works with Island Browser.
Why does Boson use it?
Boson runs on your judgment. Island Desktop helps keep the work human, so your ratings and rationales are clearly yours.
Do I need it?
Yes. Boson tasking runs with Island Desktop installed on your computer.