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Get Nova

Not for download yet — for now, by invitation.

Nova is in a small, deliberate private preview. It isn't publicly downloadable, and we won't pretend otherwise. Here's what it runs on, how releases and updates will work, and — plainly — what it can't do yet. Request access, and we'll write to you directly when it's your turn.

Platforms

Windows first. Native everywhere.

Nova is built native per platform so it works like part of the system, not a browser tab pretending to be one.

  • Windows

    First platform, in the private preview.

    In preview

  • macOS

    Native build to follow.

    Planned

  • Linux

    Native build to follow.

    Planned

System requirements

A reasonably modern computer.

Because Nova runs on-device, it wants real hardware — but nothing exotic. These are indicative for the preview; exact numbers are finalized at public release.

Operating system
MinimumWindows 10/11, 64-bit
RecommendedWindows 11
Processor
MinimumA recent multi-core CPU
RecommendedCurrent-generation CPU
Memory
MinimumEnough to hold your work comfortably
Recommended16 GB or more
Storage
MinimumA few GB for the app and index
RecommendedSSD with room to grow
Acceleration
MinimumRuns without a discrete GPU
RecommendedA discrete GPU for faster local reasoning

Local reasoning benefits most from a capable GPU — that’s the highlighted row. Preview builds are tuned to the hardware we’re testing on, and we’ll tell you plainly if your machine isn’t a fit rather than let it struggle.

Release channels

From preview to stable, in the open.

Three channels, in order. We’re at the first, and honest about the distance to the last.

In preview

Private preview

Invitation-only, small groups, close feedback. Where Nova is today — real, and improving fast.

Planned

Open beta

A wider release once the experience is hardened for broader, everyday use.

Planned

Stable

General availability, with a published privacy policy, pricing, and system requirements.

Update philosophy

Frequent, reversible, and explained.

How Nova updates is part of trusting it.

In the preview, updates are frequent — that’s the point of building with early users. They’re designed to be reversible, so an update that doesn’t suit you isn’t a trap. And as Nova matures, a plain changelog will travel with every version: what changed, and why. We’d rather tell you than surprise you.

Known limitations

What it can't do yet.

The honest list. If any of this is a dealbreaker, better to know now.

  • It's an early private preview — expect rough edges and rapid change.
  • Windows only for now; macOS and Linux are planned, not available.
  • Core capabilities work today; deeper software-development workflows and stronger reasoning are still being expanded.
  • No cross-device memory yet — the index is local to each machine.
  • Local reasoning wants reasonably modern hardware; we'll tell you plainly if yours isn't a fit.
  • Access is invitation-only, so joining the waitlist is a place in line, not an instant download.

What you get

Early access, and a direct line.

The preview is small on purpose.

  • Early access as we open the preview up, in small groups
  • The memory foundation — persistent, local-first
  • A real say in what gets built next
  • A direct line to the team, and no drip campaigns

Questions

Getting in, answered plainly.

Can I download Nova right now?
Not yet. It's an invitation-only preview, so there's no public download. Join the waitlist and we'll write to you directly when it's your turn.
Will it run on my machine?
If you have a reasonably modern computer, most likely — local reasoning just runs better with a capable GPU. Exact requirements are finalized at public release, and we'll tell you honestly if your hardware isn't a fit.
How often will it update during the preview?
Often. The preview moves quickly, and updates are frequent and reversible. When we reach a public release, a plain changelog will travel with every version.
What does joining the waitlist commit me to?
Nothing. It’s a place in line for early access — no obligation, no spam, no pricing surprises. More on how the preview works on about.

Request access.

We onboard people in small groups and write when it’s your turn — no obligation, no pricing surprises.

Request access