macOS
Intel and Apple Silicon
Download the DMG that matches your Mac hardware. These are public preview builds, so macOS may show an unsigned app warning.
New Release
SkyInclude Browser
Bridge the traditional web and the Handshake alternative root in one desktop browser. SkyInclude Browser is our open-source project for browsing regular websites and HNS names from a familiar desktop interface.
Downloads
Download SkyInclude Browser
The public `v0.1.1` pre-release is now available for macOS, Windows, and Ubuntu Linux. Choose the package that matches your system.
Windows
Windows Installer
Install the public preview with the packaged Windows setup executable.
Download Windows SetupUbuntu
Linux Packages
Use the AppImage for a portable build or the Debian package for a more native Ubuntu install.
Need checksums or release notes?
View the full pre-release page for `SHA256SUMS.txt`, notes, and platform details.
Dual Web
Regular DNS and Handshake
Browse normal ICANN websites and Handshake domains in one unified desktop browser without switching between separate tools.
Native HNS
Handshake Resolution Built In
Resolve HNS names through DNS-over-HTTPS and preserve the native hostname in the address bar, including inner paths and redirects.
Open Source
Built in the Open
The full codebase is published on GitHub, making it easy for developers to inspect, run, and contribute to the browser.
Why It Matters
A Browser for the New Internet
SkyInclude Browser is designed for people who want access to both the familiar web and Handshake-native destinations from the same application.
It is especially useful for testing HNS websites, exploring agent and chatbot names, and working with sites that need their native hostname preserved rather than being forced through raw IP browsing.
Verified Features
- HeadlessDomains support: resolves agent and chatbot manifests.
- Managed tabs: opens new-window links inside the browser UI.
- Local settings: resolver and privacy options are configurable.
- Local proxy: HNS traffic is routed to preserve the original host header.
Core Capabilities
What You Can Do
Unified Browsing
Access standard websites and Handshake names inside a familiar desktop browsing experience.
Configurable Resolvers
Adjust resolver behavior and local settings to match your preferred browsing and resolution workflow.
Familiar Interface
Use a desktop browser UI with tabs, history, settings, and a familiar navigation model.
Technology Stack
Built on Modern Desktop Web Tech
Electron and Node.js
Cross-platform desktop foundation with a JavaScript runtime that is easy to inspect and extend.
Handshake DNS-over-HTTPS
Native HNS resolution with logic built specifically around hostname preservation and practical browsing.
Local Persistence
Settings and history are managed locally so the browser behaves like a real desktop application, not just a demo shell.
Open Source Project
Get Started
The browser is open source and available now in our GitHub repository. If you want to explore the code, run it locally, or follow release progress, start there first.
Repository
Source Code Available
Open-source codebase at `github.com/shadstoneofficial/skyinclude-browser`.
Requirements
Node.js 18+
The current development instructions in the repo call for Node.js 18 or later and npm.
Build Notes
Repo-Driven Workflow
Build and run instructions are documented in the repository README and project docs.