💡 AIPOCH Open-Science v1.2.2 updates
November 12, 2026
- Strict network mode: Opt in to a Strict whitelist for Notebook networking — requests must match your rules by protocol, host, and port; unmatched requests are blocked without an authorization prompt.
- Films resume: Interrupted research-film generation continues from validated checkpoints with a five-step progress view; completed scenes and narration are reused.
- PDF fidelity: External PDFs keep native figures, tables, captions, and reading order, and translated documents preserve the original structure and layout.
- Safer Windows grants: Folder grants in protected mode are checked before saving, and update, uninstall, and handoff flows recover more reliably with diagnostics preserved.
- Provider updates: Qwen4 Max Preview joins Bailian Token Plans in Beijing and Singapore, and default models for official connections are refreshed.
- Reliability fixes: Session imports report their outcome, service recovery blocks the workspace until the connection returns, and dark-mode contrast is preserved across surfaces.
View the full v1.2.2 release notes
A research record to share, a film to watch
Hand off a result with a .science package. Export the conversation branches, file versions, Notebook records, and verification evidence you want to share. Recipients can import the package into their own projects, open the read-only record, and trace a figure or table back to its inputs. Verification records describe the sender’s checks. In the desktop app, Fork to continue creates a writable copy.
Present the same work as a Research Film. In the desktop app, choose Generate research film on a completed conversation branch. Your configured model prepares the presentation from the recorded session, and the local speech engine generates English narration. Review the film, then download the HTML player or export an MP4. A .science package can also carry the player for a film already generated on an included branch.
🚀 Quick Start
1. Download the app
Open the official download page and choose the installer for your computer:
| Your computer | Choose |
|---|
| macOS 12+ — Apple Silicon (M1 or newer) | The macOS DMG for Apple Silicon / ARM64 |
| macOS 12+ — Intel | The macOS DMG for Intel / x64 |
| Windows 10/11 x64 | The Windows x64 installer (code-signed) |
| Linux x64 | The Linux x64 AppImage or Debian package |
| Linux ARM64 | The Linux ARM64 AppImage or Debian package |
See download verification for checks before installation.
On macOS, you can also install with Homebrew:
brew install --cask open-science
The release assets include standalone CLI archives for macOS, Linux, and Windows. They bundle Node.js, so you can run the CLI without installing Node.js, npm, or Homebrew.
For the standalone CLI on macOS or Linux, use the separate AIPOCH tap:
brew install aipoch/tap/open-science
This Formula includes Node and runs without the desktop app; its release may differ from the desktop Cask. See the standalone runtime guide for prerequisites and upgrades.
For the standalone CLI and Web UI, install the published npm package with Node.js 22.13.0 or later:
npm install --global @aipoch/open-science
open-science start --no-open
open-science url
Open the printed URL to complete setup, or follow the terminal setup guide. npm supports macOS ARM64/x64, glibc Linux ARM64/x64 and Windows x64; the desktop app is not required. Keep npm optional dependencies enabled and review the Linux prerequisites and upgrade instructions. The URL contains an authentication token; keep it private.
Windows reinstalls preserve research data. For a full cleanup, see the data reset tool, which permanently deletes local data after confirmation.
2. Complete first-time setup
Follow the setup wizard: Environment → Data location → Agent runtime → Model provider → Notebook runtime.
Complete the required environment and agent-runtime checks and test your model connection. Python/R Notebook setup is optional; Notebook and data-location settings can be changed later.
After setup, open System settings to change appearance or notifications. In General, you can find diagnostics, command-line tools, and the guide to manual installation and updates.
The former Model settings tab is now Local capabilities, covering PDF extraction, OCR language packs, and research narration. Narration requires a locally installed voice model.
3. Start a research project
- Click New project, open a session, and describe your research goal, inputs, and expected outputs.
- Attach files, select a model and approval mode, then send the task. Use
@ to reference project files or / to choose a skill.
- Review tool activity and any approval requests, preview the results, and check their available evidence in Provenance.
Screenshots in this README illustrate the workflow. Labels, catalogs, and other interface details may differ from the version you install.
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