Install the App

Slate can be installed as a Progressive Web App (PWA) on your computer, giving you a standalone app experience with its own window, dock/taskbar icon, and faster load times, no browser tabs required.

Supported browsers

Browser	Status
Google Chrome	Supported
Safari (macOS)	Supported

Install on Chrome

Open app.slatebuilder.io in Chrome
Click the install icon in the address bar (or go to the browser menu and select Install Slate)
Click Install in the confirmation dialog

Slate will open in its own window and appear in your dock or taskbar. You can launch it like any other app.

Install on Safari (macOS)

Open app.slatebuilder.io in Safari
Go to File → Add to Dock

Slate will appear in your macOS Dock as a standalone app.

Benefits of installing

Standalone window - no browser chrome or tab clutter
Dock/taskbar access - launch Slate like any native app
Faster loading - cached assets load instantly
Automatic updates - the app always stays up to date

App icon shortcuts

Once Slate is installed, the app icon offers two shortcuts that jump straight into the AI Chat:

Generate with AI - opens a new chat ready for typing
Voice Chat - opens a new chat and starts a Live Voice session

Where the shortcuts appear depends on your operating system:

Windows - right-click the Slate taskbar icon
macOS - right-click the Slate icon in the Dock
Android - long-press the Slate app icon

Safari does not support app icon shortcuts.

Known limitations

The installed app requires an internet connection: it’s not available offline.

Safari and preview links

If a preview link won’t open on Safari (macOS, iPhone, or iPad), the most common cause is Safari’s pop-up blocker. Slate opens previews in a new window, and Safari blocks that by default. To fix it, allow pop-ups for Slate in Safari > Settings > Websites > Pop-up Windows, set app.slatebuilder.io (and the preview domain you’re opening) to Allow, and try the link again.