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Desktop app

The desktop app is the same InHive you use in the browser, in its own window. Chat, calls, boards, and settings are not a separate product.

What you get

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  • A dock icon. Unread bell + chat counts show as a badge.
  • Incoming-call, DM, and @mention banners come from InHive, not Chrome or Safari. A DM or @mention shows the sender’s photo when they have one. Turn those types on or off under Account → Notifications → Browser, same as the website.
  • inhive:// links open this app (for example from a teammate or a local shortcut). Email links still open the website until Universal Links ship.

You still need the network. The window loads the live site, so you are never on a stale copy.

What stays in the browser

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Billing checkout on Stripe continues in the browser.

Calls

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Mic and camera prompts are macOS permission dialogs the first time you join. If screen share is blocked, join that call from a browser tab to share — do not expect a second call system.

Closed laptop still means email, not a phone push. Keep the app open (or a browser tab) for live rings.

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