Forkbench docs

Install the Mac app

Download the latest signed build from /download/latest. macOS will ask for permission to open the app the first time — that's expected; the app is notarized by Apple.

• Minimum macOS: the Hero on the home page lists the current floor — check there before installing on an older Mac.
• Updates: Forkbench ships its own auto- updater. You don't need to come back to this site to upgrade.
• Older versions: see the changelog for direct links.

Create an account / sign in

You don't need an account to use the free tier. You only need one to subscribe to Context or to sync state across devices.

• Go to /login — Google, Apple, or email/password all work.
• First-time sign-up with email sends a verification link. The link is good for 60 minutes.
• Forgot your password? Reset it. The reset email arrives within a minute; check spam if not.

Pair the Mac app with your account

Sign in on the web, then open Account → Devices and click "Generate pairing code". You'll see a 6-character code valid for 5 minutes.

• In the Mac app's settings, paste the code into the "Pair this device" field.
• The Mac app trades the code for a long-lived token — you won't have to do this again on that machine.
• Lose your laptop? Revoke any paired device from the same Devices page.

Subscribe to Context

Context is $12/month and includes give your agents memory that lasts.. See the full pricing page for what's in free vs. paid.

• Click Subscribe on /pricing. We hand off to our payment provider — your card never touches our servers.
• Manage your subscription, update card, or cancel from Account → Billing. The cancel takes effect at the end of the current period.
• Receipts arrive from our payment provider. Need a custom invoice? Email [email protected].

Troubleshooting

The Mac app says "not signed in" after pairing

Pairing codes expire after 5 minutes. Generate a new one and try again. If it still fails, sign out of the Mac app fully (Settings → Sign out) and re-pair.

Signed in on the web but the nav still says "Sign in"

A stale tab. Refresh the page — the marketing nav reads your session on every server render, so a hard reload always recovers.

The "Manage subscription" button errors

The provider portal session is short-lived; if you opened it once and came back, click the button again. Still failing? Email [email protected] with your account email and we'll send a direct portal link.

FAQ

Does Forkbench send my code anywhere?

No. Forkbench is local-first — your repos and shell history stay on your machine. Only billing + account state goes to our servers. See Privacy for the full picture.

Can I get a refund?

Email [email protected] within 14 days of the charge and we'll refund, no questions. After 14 days we look at it case-by-case.

Is there a team / enterprise plan?

Not yet. Email [email protected] with your seat count and we'll talk.

Still stuck?

Contact lists every email route. We answer.